SAW [Week 64 - "Home of the Strange"]
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I'm going with 4.5 for Faces in the Rocks. I love it.
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Tears for Fears are decent but a little lighter than I like my new wave. One of the most 80s sounding albums ever with all that reverb.
3*, Head Over Heels is the best track.
3*, Head Over Heels is the best track.
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Mobius Trip and Hadron Kaleido - the best parts are the ambient instrumental spacy tracks like the opener, closer & parts of Lies With The Sea. I didn't like the vocals or the electro drums and the whole thing is produced really loud and trebly.
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sTOOGES - never been much of a punk rocker but this was a fun listen, it's almost got this chill/low energy vibe to it that most punk doesn't. Sometimes can't understand what Iggy is singing but it fits with the songs. Loose and Dirt are my favourite tracks. strong 3*
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Toehider - it's the kind of prog metal I don't like at all (which is virtually all prog metal ), technically impressive but does nothing for me, don't enjoy the compositions or singing. 1.5*
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Circlesongs link didn't work for me, still need more listens on the others I've missed
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also I swear I posted about Mountain Goats already but don't see anything from me so:
2.5*, I like the instrumentation, ending up not minding the singer's half-talking voice as much as I thought I would, didn't like the "lol I'm so random" lyrics though.
2.5*, I like the instrumentation, ending up not minding the singer's half-talking voice as much as I thought I would, didn't like the "lol I'm so random" lyrics though.
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I'm sorry I haven't been more active here myself!
Songs from the Big Chair is a solid synthpop/new wave album. I'd give it a 3.5.
Songs from the Big Chair is a solid synthpop/new wave album. I'd give it a 3.5.
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I finished my listens of Marie Sioux, I just never put my thoughts together. I'll take care of that this weekend. It didn't make a big impact on me.
As for Tears for Fears, I was pleasantly surprised. While their sound is completely dated (seriously, there is no chance anyone could misplace the decade any of those songs come from), listening to it within the context of "this is an 80s album" was rewarding. Prior to this listen, I could have only recognized two Tears for Fears songs from listening to them (both on this album). It was nice to hear the full scope of their sound beyond their two songs still played on classic rock stations.
I've always enjoyed "Shout" and not just because of this cover from my high school days...
As for Tears for Fears, I was pleasantly surprised. While their sound is completely dated (seriously, there is no chance anyone could misplace the decade any of those songs come from), listening to it within the context of "this is an 80s album" was rewarding. Prior to this listen, I could have only recognized two Tears for Fears songs from listening to them (both on this album). It was nice to hear the full scope of their sound beyond their two songs still played on classic rock stations.
I've always enjoyed "Shout" and not just because of this cover from my high school days...
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Just FYI, the next week or two will be highly uncertain in terms of producing reviews, because it's that time of the year again for me to panic that I have to present a PhD update on my progress [spoilers: I have made no progress] and scramble with a week or so left to, uhm, present something. anything...
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Nothing to do with either the current or upcoming submissions or the level of investment in them - it's not as if I won't be able to listen to them - but, you know, precious hours be precious. Right now I'm looking at 90% odds of getting no reviewing done this weekend.
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I've always liked this album a lot, though that primarily focused on the big three hits (Shout, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, and Head Over Heels). The rest don't do much for me, but they don't take away from the experience either. They're just there. Overall I give it a 4. It may be top heavy, but that top is really good.
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I'll keep my remarks brief.
Songs from the Big Chair is my favorite pop album of all time. It was one of several soundtracks to my fondly-remembered childhood, and the skating rink was a frequently visited place of recreation.
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Head Over Heels" are the highlights. This album takes what Tears for Fears did right on their debut (another great album merely overshadowed by its successor) and magnifies it.
If I had any complaint whatsoever, it would be that I wish Smith sang lead more, as I consider him to have the better voice.
This is the best answer to the question, "What did the 80s sound like?"
5/5
Songs from the Big Chair is my favorite pop album of all time. It was one of several soundtracks to my fondly-remembered childhood, and the skating rink was a frequently visited place of recreation.
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Head Over Heels" are the highlights. This album takes what Tears for Fears did right on their debut (another great album merely overshadowed by its successor) and magnifies it.
If I had any complaint whatsoever, it would be that I wish Smith sang lead more, as I consider him to have the better voice.
This is the best answer to the question, "What did the 80s sound like?"
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Faces in the Rocks
The first two tracks on this album were really good and they helped set the tone for the entire album. Sioux may be pulling from a portion of her heritage but it never sounds like she's exploiting it. Track three was on the fence between pleasant and good but fell over to the pleasant side. The rest of the album failed to climb back on that fence for me. After three tracks, I was still interested in hearing what the artist brought to the table.
"Bravitzlana Rubakalva" was a curious track, as it brought out the Eastern- and Central European roots of Sioux just a little bit. I think this was the point where the lyrics started to stand out to me in a weird way. They became a little to odd and referential to things that the artist herself only heard from her mother growing up. She didn't grow up on a reservation or surrounded by people of her mother's tribal affiliation. So the cynic in me felt she started making more Native American-sounding references for the sake of sounding more Native American.
While the lyrics started to lose their luster, the music remained good the whole way through. The longer songs lacked much musical variation, which wore me down near album's end. Sometimes simplicity works very well. Stretching simplicity out too long, however, doesn't always work. Here it did not.
I'd say my three favorites are the first three tracks. They set the tone and made a decent first impression. Then the novelty wore off. Yes, I still find this simple, folksy style of music a novelty. I can't help it. I didn't grow up around this kind of stuff so I am biased against it slightly. She's got a good voice but she needs to expand her sound a little.
G-Man Scale: 3.28 out of 5
Rico Scale: 3.5 out of 5
The first two tracks on this album were really good and they helped set the tone for the entire album. Sioux may be pulling from a portion of her heritage but it never sounds like she's exploiting it. Track three was on the fence between pleasant and good but fell over to the pleasant side. The rest of the album failed to climb back on that fence for me. After three tracks, I was still interested in hearing what the artist brought to the table.
"Bravitzlana Rubakalva" was a curious track, as it brought out the Eastern- and Central European roots of Sioux just a little bit. I think this was the point where the lyrics started to stand out to me in a weird way. They became a little to odd and referential to things that the artist herself only heard from her mother growing up. She didn't grow up on a reservation or surrounded by people of her mother's tribal affiliation. So the cynic in me felt she started making more Native American-sounding references for the sake of sounding more Native American.
While the lyrics started to lose their luster, the music remained good the whole way through. The longer songs lacked much musical variation, which wore me down near album's end. Sometimes simplicity works very well. Stretching simplicity out too long, however, doesn't always work. Here it did not.
I'd say my three favorites are the first three tracks. They set the tone and made a decent first impression. Then the novelty wore off. Yes, I still find this simple, folksy style of music a novelty. I can't help it. I didn't grow up around this kind of stuff so I am biased against it slightly. She's got a good voice but she needs to expand her sound a little.
G-Man Scale: 3.28 out of 5
Rico Scale: 3.5 out of 5
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25. A Person - Moor Mother - Fetish Bones / 2016 / Noise/hip hop / 13 tracks / 30:16 / YouTube, Bandcamp, and Spotify
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Also, submit your albums for the next poll.
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Ooo I'm eligible again. I submit The Golden Age by Woodkid.
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I'm going to go with a choice that will probably make me look like a copycat of Epi, but I've been waiting to suggest this one.
A Flock of Seagulls' debut album, A Flock of Seagulls. This comes with a stipulation though. I am submitting the original, UK release version. It is only available through YouTube. Spotify uses the US release version of the album, which omits a song and has a very different (and in my opinion, inferior) track order.
A Flock of Seagulls
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A Flock of Seagulls' debut album, A Flock of Seagulls. This comes with a stipulation though. I am submitting the original, UK release version. It is only available through YouTube. Spotify uses the US release version of the album, which omits a song and has a very different (and in my opinion, inferior) track order.
A Flock of Seagulls
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Released 4/30/1982
New Wave / Synth-Pop
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Songs from the Big Chair
It's amazing what a difference a good pair of headphones makes. I listened to this album several times at work on cheap but mostly decent accessory speakers. When listening to it at home on my good-quality, moderately priced headphones, I was blown away at times by the depth, richness, and fullness of the sound Tears For Fears accomplished here.
Track one, "Shout," is an old favorite, so that was a great way to start things off. I grew to like "The Working Hour" the more I listened to it but it's still a step down from "Shout." "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" has been so overplayed over the years that I couldn't put it on par with "Shout." It's a classic example of the stereotypical 80's sound but it elicits half an eyeroll just because I heard it so many freaking times on the radio growing up.
But, as a product the 80s (and a child of the 90s), this music is part of my cultural DNA. Hearing music like Tears For Fears brings me back to a hard-to-define point of origin. It's not just a cliched throwback to be kept at arms length. I'm old enough to be considered either tail-end Gen-X or proto-Millennial. In some weird way, listening to this stuff is akin to coming home. With good headphones, it was an eye-opener.
Overall, 80s new wave isn't exactly my genre but I can appreciate it for the pop constructions that make it up. I didn't love everything about this album but I was impressed by how well-crafted all these songs are. The only track I didn't consider 'good' or better was "I Believe" because it was too mellow the whole way through and missed some chances to build up to something better.
This is a fine album overall and I can understand anyone who might think it should be taken as is. To pick three though, isn't too difficult. I'd take "Shout," "Mothers Talk," and "Head Over Heals/Broken." I passed on "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" because of the biases I mentioned earlier. Still a fine little pop tune but after the whatever-thousandth time hearing it, I just half to side-step it for something I hadn't heard before.
G-Man Scale: 3.98 out of 5
Rico Scale: 4 out of 5
It's amazing what a difference a good pair of headphones makes. I listened to this album several times at work on cheap but mostly decent accessory speakers. When listening to it at home on my good-quality, moderately priced headphones, I was blown away at times by the depth, richness, and fullness of the sound Tears For Fears accomplished here.
Track one, "Shout," is an old favorite, so that was a great way to start things off. I grew to like "The Working Hour" the more I listened to it but it's still a step down from "Shout." "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" has been so overplayed over the years that I couldn't put it on par with "Shout." It's a classic example of the stereotypical 80's sound but it elicits half an eyeroll just because I heard it so many freaking times on the radio growing up.
But, as a product the 80s (and a child of the 90s), this music is part of my cultural DNA. Hearing music like Tears For Fears brings me back to a hard-to-define point of origin. It's not just a cliched throwback to be kept at arms length. I'm old enough to be considered either tail-end Gen-X or proto-Millennial. In some weird way, listening to this stuff is akin to coming home. With good headphones, it was an eye-opener.
Overall, 80s new wave isn't exactly my genre but I can appreciate it for the pop constructions that make it up. I didn't love everything about this album but I was impressed by how well-crafted all these songs are. The only track I didn't consider 'good' or better was "I Believe" because it was too mellow the whole way through and missed some chances to build up to something better.
This is a fine album overall and I can understand anyone who might think it should be taken as is. To pick three though, isn't too difficult. I'd take "Shout," "Mothers Talk," and "Head Over Heals/Broken." I passed on "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" because of the biases I mentioned earlier. Still a fine little pop tune but after the whatever-thousandth time hearing it, I just half to side-step it for something I hadn't heard before.
G-Man Scale: 3.98 out of 5
Rico Scale: 4 out of 5
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My submission remains the same.
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"The Working Hour" would be #3 for me. "Shout" #4.
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Faces in the Rocks is super pleasant. I feel like I have to be in a certain mood to like it, but I love it.
I don't feel like giving stars for these albums, because I'm mostly listening to songs that other people said were faves. It's all I have time for. I am here and listening though. :P
I don't feel like giving stars for these albums, because I'm mostly listening to songs that other people said were faves. It's all I have time for. I am here and listening though. :P
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I'm a bit behind, sorry folks! Intend on catching back up this week.
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First thoughts on Fetish Bone:
-lyrically interesting
-compositionally uninteresting
-robot poetry slam
-hostile at times
-makes me yearn for some Rage Against the Machine
-lyrically interesting
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-makes me yearn for some Rage Against the Machine
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tried a few times but can't get through this one
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I was happy to give Fetish Bones a go tonight, because it's something very different. I didn't entirely follow the thing, but I don't care. It was a nice diversion, and I appreciate the vocal political expression -- it comes with passion by default. 3 stars.
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Caught up.
Songs From the Big Chair - 4.0 - good stuff
Fetish Bones - 3.0 - very powerful/compelling lyrics/poetry, interesting production and variety of sound
Songs From the Big Chair - 4.0 - good stuff
Fetish Bones - 3.0 - very powerful/compelling lyrics/poetry, interesting production and variety of sound
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Ok folks, I shall assist Jay from now on in managing this club.
We currently have exactly five new eligible submissions, three of which are carry-overs from the previous poll, lol. It's quite clear, under such circumstances, that there is no need to create a poll for them and that we'll just progress with the order in which these have been submitted (or resubmitted) this week. If I did actually miss any previous recommendation, let me know.
Still, if I can get at least two more by Merkan bedtime tonight, we could battle it out after all. [mention]MovingPictures07[/mention], [mention]insertnamehere[/mention], [mention]Quin[/mention], [mention]Golden[/mention], [mention]sprityo[/mention], please note that you are currently eligible to submit a new album. [mention]Boomslang[/mention], mate, we haven't heard from you in ages.
Also, keep that feedback on Moor Mother coming. It's a 30-minute short, but dense capsule of crazy and dark, so it should definitely get some impression out of you.
Lastly, I'm more of a Monday person when it comes to switching into a new week. Would anyone have any objections to this minor change?
We currently have exactly five new eligible submissions, three of which are carry-overs from the previous poll, lol. It's quite clear, under such circumstances, that there is no need to create a poll for them and that we'll just progress with the order in which these have been submitted (or resubmitted) this week. If I did actually miss any previous recommendation, let me know.
Still, if I can get at least two more by Merkan bedtime tonight, we could battle it out after all. [mention]MovingPictures07[/mention], [mention]insertnamehere[/mention], [mention]Quin[/mention], [mention]Golden[/mention], [mention]sprityo[/mention], please note that you are currently eligible to submit a new album. [mention]Boomslang[/mention], mate, we haven't heard from you in ages.
Also, keep that feedback on Moor Mother coming. It's a 30-minute short, but dense capsule of crazy and dark, so it should definitely get some impression out of you.
Lastly, I'm more of a Monday person when it comes to switching into a new week. Would anyone have any objections to this minor change?
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Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin' On / 2011 / Freak Folk / 10 Tracks / 39:28
For spooky Halloween times, preferably.
For spooky Halloween times, preferably.
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I submitted an album earlier but I've been super busy so you don't have to add me to this pollRicochet wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:52 pm Ok folks, I shall assist Jay from now on in managing this club.
We currently have exactly five new eligible submissions, three of which are carry-overs from the previous poll, lol. It's quite clear, under such circumstances, that there is no need to create a poll for them and that we'll just progress with the order in which these have been submitted (or resubmitted) this week. If I did actually miss any previous recommendation, let me know.
Still, if I can get at least two more by Merkan bedtime tonight, we could battle it out after all. @MovingPictures07, @insertnamehere, @Quin, @Golden, @sprityo, please note that you are currently eligible to submit a new album. @Boomslang, mate, we haven't heard from you in ages.
Also, keep that feedback on Moor Mother coming. It's a 30-minute short, but dense capsule of crazy and dark, so it should definitely get some impression out of you.
Lastly, I'm more of a Monday person when it comes to switching into a new week. Would anyone have any objections to this minor change?
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Good of you to remind me. Ratatat going in.
Seems like we'll have a poll, after all. I'll put it tomorrow morning, so there's still time for people to suggest a few more.
Or invite other people to join in and suggest a few more.
Or invite other people to invite other people to join in and suggest a few more.
Seems like we'll have a poll, after all. I'll put it tomorrow morning, so there's still time for people to suggest a few more.
Or invite other people to join in and suggest a few more.
Or invite other people to invite other people to join in and suggest a few more.
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Let me think of one and suggest it, sorry Rico! Thanks for the mention.
I also realize I'm not as behind as I thought I was! I'll get to Fetish Bones sometime this weekend.
Lastly, a Monday start would work just fine for me.
I also realize I'm not as behind as I thought I was! I'll get to Fetish Bones sometime this weekend.
Lastly, a Monday start would work just fine for me.
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
[mention]birdwithteeth11[/mention] and [mention]NewTraditionalist[/mention] might be interested in this too.
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Full list of submissions for SAWs 26-30:
G-Man - A Flock of Seagulls - A Flock of Seagulls / 1982 / Synth-pop, New Wave / 11 tracks / 41:06 / available on YouTube
insertnamehere - Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin' On / 2011 / Freak Folk / 10 Tracks / 39:28 / available on ?
MovingPictures07 - Esbjörn Svensson Trio - Leucocyte / 2008 / Avant-Garde Jazz / 10 tracks / 74:38 / available on YouTube
nutella - Woodkid - The Golden Age / 2013 / Orchestral pop / 14 tracks / 49:39 / available on YouTube
Ricochet - Phoenix - Mugur de fluier / 1974 / Progressive folk / 14 tracks / 45:56 / available on YouTube and Spotify
speedchuck - That Handsome Devil - A City Dressed in Dynamite / Alternative Rock / 12/15? tracks / (41:42) / available on YouTube
sprityo - Ratatat - Classics / 2006 / Alternative indie rock / 10 tracks / 39:01 / available on YouTube
triceratopzeuhl - Townes Van Zandt - Townes Van Zandt / 1969 / Country/folk / 10 tracks / 34:33 / available on YouTube and Spotify
G-Man - A Flock of Seagulls - A Flock of Seagulls / 1982 / Synth-pop, New Wave / 11 tracks / 41:06 / available on YouTube
insertnamehere - Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin' On / 2011 / Freak Folk / 10 Tracks / 39:28 / available on ?
MovingPictures07 - Esbjörn Svensson Trio - Leucocyte / 2008 / Avant-Garde Jazz / 10 tracks / 74:38 / available on YouTube
nutella - Woodkid - The Golden Age / 2013 / Orchestral pop / 14 tracks / 49:39 / available on YouTube
Ricochet - Phoenix - Mugur de fluier / 1974 / Progressive folk / 14 tracks / 45:56 / available on YouTube and Spotify
speedchuck - That Handsome Devil - A City Dressed in Dynamite / Alternative Rock / 12/15? tracks / (41:42) / available on YouTube
sprityo - Ratatat - Classics / 2006 / Alternative indie rock / 10 tracks / 39:01 / available on YouTube
triceratopzeuhl - Townes Van Zandt - Townes Van Zandt / 1969 / Country/folk / 10 tracks / 34:33 / available on YouTube and Spotify
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
shiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeetMovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:09 pm I'll nominate Leucocyte by Esbjorn Svensson Trio.
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That's gonna take some real mental preparation. I don't recall speaking too much about it in the open. The only E.S.T. album I flexed my reviewing muscles for was 301 and it was mostly because I disapproved of it as a release, so I had something to rant about.
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Mkay, time to vote.
Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
I finally got around to Toehider.
I imagine in the late 70s some music aficionados would balk at the seemingly oxymoronic label "progressive punk," but it exists, and What Kind of Creature Am I? fits.
For me to appreciate punk anything, the musicianship and composition has to win me over from the usually grating guitar tone. The band that springs to mind that does this the best was The Mars Volta (though I admittedly hated their sound the first few times I ever heard them- it wasn't until I just went ahead and bought a few albums and listened to everything in context that they became my favorite band of this subgenre).
The standout element of the opening track is the bass work- no question. Otherwise the track is a little too peppy for my taste. "Whatever Makes you Feel Superior" is certainly catchy enough, though the guitar solo sounds more like a technical exercise. "The Thing With Me" strikes me as more of a parody than anything.
By the middle of the album, I grow desperate for a respite. "Spoilt for Choice" offers that, but it feels so strange on this album. For one, it sounds like a band in the 80s with a hit single to please the record company. It sounds like a completely different band. Very pleasant listen all the same.
The highlights of the album are "Under the Future, We Bury the Past," which really caught my ear, and "Meet the Sloth," which is by far the most satisfying song offered. It is adventurous and so similar to a favorite epic piece of mine by a band called Ritual, "A Dangerous Journey."
It really should have ended there. The acoustic conclusion is magical.
I cannot understand the creative thinking that decided tacking "Geese Lycan" on the end was the best way to end the album. No thanks.
I would say the first half is good for those who are really into the style and get their kicks on technical showmanship, but I don't fall into either of those categories (so 2/5). The second half (until that final wtf), is brilliant, and would score either a 4 or 5 out of 5.
I'll be revisiting what I like for sure. 3/5
I imagine in the late 70s some music aficionados would balk at the seemingly oxymoronic label "progressive punk," but it exists, and What Kind of Creature Am I? fits.
For me to appreciate punk anything, the musicianship and composition has to win me over from the usually grating guitar tone. The band that springs to mind that does this the best was The Mars Volta (though I admittedly hated their sound the first few times I ever heard them- it wasn't until I just went ahead and bought a few albums and listened to everything in context that they became my favorite band of this subgenre).
The standout element of the opening track is the bass work- no question. Otherwise the track is a little too peppy for my taste. "Whatever Makes you Feel Superior" is certainly catchy enough, though the guitar solo sounds more like a technical exercise. "The Thing With Me" strikes me as more of a parody than anything.
By the middle of the album, I grow desperate for a respite. "Spoilt for Choice" offers that, but it feels so strange on this album. For one, it sounds like a band in the 80s with a hit single to please the record company. It sounds like a completely different band. Very pleasant listen all the same.
The highlights of the album are "Under the Future, We Bury the Past," which really caught my ear, and "Meet the Sloth," which is by far the most satisfying song offered. It is adventurous and so similar to a favorite epic piece of mine by a band called Ritual, "A Dangerous Journey."
It really should have ended there. The acoustic conclusion is magical.
I cannot understand the creative thinking that decided tacking "Geese Lycan" on the end was the best way to end the album. No thanks.
I would say the first half is good for those who are really into the style and get their kicks on technical showmanship, but I don't fall into either of those categories (so 2/5). The second half (until that final wtf), is brilliant, and would score either a 4 or 5 out of 5.
I'll be revisiting what I like for sure. 3/5
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
I forgot about my policy of not voting for albums I already know and voted for Leucocyte
Only heard Cantafabule from Phoenix but I liked it I actually have all 3 of theirs lol
Only heard Cantafabule from Phoenix but I liked it I actually have all 3 of theirs lol
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
More votes welcomed and required. 24 hours (give or take, I have school starting tomorrow morning).
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Totally forgot to respond to this. I've been briefly looking over this thread so far and and am definitely interested in participating in this. Thanks [mention]MovingPictures07[/mention]!
I've voted for the only album in the list that I have heard. So I have some work cut out for me here.
I've voted for the only album in the list that I have heard. So I have some work cut out for me here.
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Re: SAW [Week 25 - "Fetish Bones"]
Welcome, BWT!