In what way?What was the point of the intro.No need for that to be on at all.
What's the point of anything? No real need for the universe.
In what way?What was the point of the intro.No need for that to be on at all.
I thought it was a nice lead into the first song...In what way?
What's the point of anything? No real need for the universe.
and I thought the title was appropriately done too. ;-)I thought it was a nice lead into the first song...
I really enjoyed this, both as an album and as a prompt to look back at some of my old listening patterns.
I had this album in my collection, but not only have I not listened to it in 20+ years, but I didn't really remember much of it from then either. I seem to remember more of their first album, which I liked at the time. Then for some reason, didn't get into this one, and didnt follow the band beyond that any more.
Maybe it didn't live up to the expectation (or more like the tone) of their first. Maybe they kinda got lost in what in those years was a tide of indie bands. Or maybe Coldplay ruined it for everyone, going big with their atmospheric pop. Maybe I just lacked attention span back then, who knows.
Anyway, here I am, a bit older, and it sat really well with me. I like the overall feel of it, a bit subdued, but not outright dour. A bir pop-rocky at times, without ever fully going for convention or high energy. Sure, a couple songs felt like they weren't going anywhere, but most had a simple theme, and built and built on it. The middle of the album was probably its stongest for me. There goes the fear is an obvious hit, but I preferred songs like N.Y, Satellites. Friday's dust had really good instrumental elements, but in comparison to the rest, almost felt like it was trying too hard. Pounding had a really strong beat through it, and caught by the river a good finish.
Overall a good solid 8 musically. Would feel uneasy not giving an obvious point for being blues, so a 9 all in. Will likely see what else they got up to beyond this, and I notice elsewhere they are back recording so will look for that too.
I know you and a few others like to post reviews on Wednesdays, which is fine.As someone that squeezes every last drop of listening to Album of the Week, a lot of the times someone has stolen my thunder on reviews - this being one of them.
I really can't add more.
Quality album. i'll go 8
I'll put my low score in on Tuesday then...I know you and a few others like to post reviews on Wednesdays, which is fine.
However, I'll take this opportunity to point out that it's my nomination this week, and as I'm going to Lisbon next Wednesday, I'll need to do the roundup and changeover about 10.00AM at the latest next Wednesday.
I'll do several reminders during the week, but as it's my own nomimnation, if I miss out on some points, so be it.
I’m going banjos and shouty vocals - but no swearing ;)I'll put my low score in on Tuesday then...