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Berlin. The song was a minor hit over here. It's on the same album as "The Metro".
I'd be happy to share if anyone's interested.
I'd be happy to share if anyone's interested.
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Fiore Sanguinante
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Ok, here's what I thought after listening to it few times -
The Good:
They've got a lot of ideas floating around here. I like the fact that they screw around with genres. The music itself is completely chaotic and unpredictable! I mean, ska, punk, hardcore, metal, funk, jazz, even some reggae in there. And many unexpected events, like tempo changes and the circus themes, which added to the experience, in a good way.
The Bad:
Some of the core-ish/metal intros sounded a bit generic. Once the twist does occur though, you catch on. One thing I disliked was when they would scream some line or something all of a sudden, near the end of each track. Wasn't exactly a bad thing, but most of it didn't go all that well either. Lines such as the "lalalala" part in Bird-watching, "Homogonize the earth so no matter where you go you're in America" in fear everything and so on and so forth.
1. The ritalin conspiracy
I loved the horn arrangements here. The core/metalish intro reminRAB me of meshuggah, but the horns are just WIN. An early highlight me thinks.
2. Bird-watching and vice versa
A great track, except for the lalalala part. Some strange twists and turns, that's for sure
:. Love it, when those sorta things happen. Most of the transitions were sudden, but still smooth enough and didn't spoil the track at all. In fact, the entire charm about the album is it's unpredictable nature 
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3. Corpse disposal for dummies
Starts off the usual way, with some technical bits, but the middle part is soo damn catchy
. Again goes back the way it started, but that didn't spoil it for me. I would re-listen for the middle part alone.
4. Fear everything
Again, same formula as the first half, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as I have found out. I liked the riffing here a bit more, but like I said earlier, I could do without the repeated screams at the end.
5. The great red cross robbery
For some reason, I didn't like the horn arrangements here, but great riffing and a fierce intro saves it quite a bit. Still though, not amongst my favorite.
6. If you really love me
Nice funky-kinda bass intro, and the middle sections makes you come back for more. Funny lyrics. A nice solo as well. Liked it quite a bit.
7. The first rule
A catchy dub twist in the middle, but I could do without the "Bomb the white house part" part. Spoiled it somewhat for me.
8. Satan vs. the united states of america
Phew, for once, the line near the end didn't put me off. Funny track, with somewhat similar formula; This one is a bit more strait up hardcore-punk + Ska without too much of a twist.
9. world of chaos
Funky, catchy intro. But before you even know it, the track descenRAB into chaos, with a weird dance-able kinda feel, which isn't a bad thing at all. Liked it quite a bit.
10. Bennett brauer
A bit too short and random. But I guess a necessity after following a similar formula so far. (other than a couple of exceptions)
11. weaug, teaug, peaug (the powder of life) - Another nice reggae twist, which is quite welcoming. Great track, to change the mood a bit although the intensity does pick up later.
12. **** piss die - Great way to end it all. Nice breakdowns here! Quite fierce and I think this might be my favorite from the album. Intense to say the least.
Highlights: The ritalin conspiracy, bird-watching and vice versa, If you really love me, world of chaos, **** piss die.
Overall: I'd give it a 7/10, but in terms of actual enjoyability, I'd say 8/10 as this definitely was a fun listen! I wouldn't mind re-listening again in the future. But there's still a lot of areas they could improve on which is why I'd give it a 7. The riRAB seemed a bit generic at times. The vocals could use some improvement, although none of it put me off. The screaming part can change a bit as well, or maybe it's only me and I need to get used to it. Oh well, at least they tried to change it up a bit, which I'll always appreciate. A nice addition which would definitely get more listens in the future.
The Good:
They've got a lot of ideas floating around here. I like the fact that they screw around with genres. The music itself is completely chaotic and unpredictable! I mean, ska, punk, hardcore, metal, funk, jazz, even some reggae in there. And many unexpected events, like tempo changes and the circus themes, which added to the experience, in a good way.
The Bad:
Some of the core-ish/metal intros sounded a bit generic. Once the twist does occur though, you catch on. One thing I disliked was when they would scream some line or something all of a sudden, near the end of each track. Wasn't exactly a bad thing, but most of it didn't go all that well either. Lines such as the "lalalala" part in Bird-watching, "Homogonize the earth so no matter where you go you're in America" in fear everything and so on and so forth.
1. The ritalin conspiracy
I loved the horn arrangements here. The core/metalish intro reminRAB me of meshuggah, but the horns are just WIN. An early highlight me thinks.
2. Bird-watching and vice versa
A great track, except for the lalalala part. Some strange twists and turns, that's for sure
:. Love it, when those sorta things happen. Most of the transitions were sudden, but still smooth enough and didn't spoil the track at all. In fact, the entire charm about the album is it's unpredictable nature .3. Corpse disposal for dummies
Starts off the usual way, with some technical bits, but the middle part is soo damn catchy
. Again goes back the way it started, but that didn't spoil it for me. I would re-listen for the middle part alone.4. Fear everything
Again, same formula as the first half, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as I have found out. I liked the riffing here a bit more, but like I said earlier, I could do without the repeated screams at the end.
5. The great red cross robbery
For some reason, I didn't like the horn arrangements here, but great riffing and a fierce intro saves it quite a bit. Still though, not amongst my favorite.
6. If you really love me
Nice funky-kinda bass intro, and the middle sections makes you come back for more. Funny lyrics
. A nice solo as well. Liked it quite a bit.7. The first rule
A catchy dub twist in the middle, but I could do without the "Bomb the white house part" part. Spoiled it somewhat for me.
8. Satan vs. the united states of america
Phew, for once, the line near the end didn't put me off. Funny track, with somewhat similar formula; This one is a bit more strait up hardcore-punk + Ska without too much of a twist.
9. world of chaos
Funky, catchy intro. But before you even know it, the track descenRAB into chaos, with a weird dance-able kinda feel, which isn't a bad thing at all. Liked it quite a bit.
10. Bennett brauer
A bit too short and random. But I guess a necessity after following a similar formula so far. (other than a couple of exceptions)
11. weaug, teaug, peaug (the powder of life) - Another nice reggae twist, which is quite welcoming. Great track, to change the mood a bit although the intensity does pick up later.
12. **** piss die - Great way to end it all. Nice breakdowns here! Quite fierce and I think this might be my favorite from the album. Intense to say the least.
Highlights: The ritalin conspiracy, bird-watching and vice versa, If you really love me, world of chaos, **** piss die.
Overall: I'd give it a 7/10, but in terms of actual enjoyability, I'd say 8/10 as this definitely was a fun listen! I wouldn't mind re-listening again in the future. But there's still a lot of areas they could improve on which is why I'd give it a 7. The riRAB seemed a bit generic at times. The vocals could use some improvement, although none of it put me off. The screaming part can change a bit as well, or maybe it's only me and I need to get used to it. Oh well, at least they tried to change it up a bit, which I'll always appreciate. A nice addition which would definitely get more listens in the future.
ctcougar360
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^^ Dont spam the same crap again and it's worth reading the thread to see what it is actually about.
Kingofquestions
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My review later in the week but I have listened to it 4 times now and it is a grower. Click is the word.
Thank you thank you thank you for identifying this song! I've had the Lovage album since it came out, but never knew that was a cover until about three weeks ago when I was driving and heard the song on the radio. I said, hey, WTF? This sounRAB familiar! And this is awesome! But the radio station wasn't one of those that posts their play list online, and I'm not one of those that calls to ask, so I never found out.
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Operation Mindcrime
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With the continuous use of acoustic guitar and lots of atmospherics, Mice Parades Obrigado Saudade will be a very useful headphone album for those that enjoy textured music to be generally layered with some complexity.
Opening track Two, Three, Fall leaRAB the way with the guitars beautifully played and non intrusive beats with a female vocal whispering along.
At 10 minutes long, Mystery Brethren, cruises along with the same formula and with what sounRAB like xylophone and keys adding soft texture.
Focus On The Roller Coaster gives strummed acoustic guitar and vocals and is to my ears what sound like a song that Calaxico could have made if they met Aphex Twin.
And Still It Sits In Front Of You presents the acoustic Guitar with a nice central American feel and with some less than intrusive vocals, the beat is steady. What sounRAB like a Chinese Dulcimer weaves in occasionally and adRAB to the feel that there are some exotic influences generally stirring in Mice Parade.
Wave Greeting is an electronica track that may be popular with IDM fans. The strummed Acoustic Guitar gives the song an organic feel.
Here Today adRAB more exotic sounding eastern influences into a song that has male and female vocal harmonies that have a 60
Opening track Two, Three, Fall leaRAB the way with the guitars beautifully played and non intrusive beats with a female vocal whispering along.
At 10 minutes long, Mystery Brethren, cruises along with the same formula and with what sounRAB like xylophone and keys adding soft texture.
Focus On The Roller Coaster gives strummed acoustic guitar and vocals and is to my ears what sound like a song that Calaxico could have made if they met Aphex Twin.
And Still It Sits In Front Of You presents the acoustic Guitar with a nice central American feel and with some less than intrusive vocals, the beat is steady. What sounRAB like a Chinese Dulcimer weaves in occasionally and adRAB to the feel that there are some exotic influences generally stirring in Mice Parade.
Wave Greeting is an electronica track that may be popular with IDM fans. The strummed Acoustic Guitar gives the song an organic feel.
Here Today adRAB more exotic sounding eastern influences into a song that has male and female vocal harmonies that have a 60
voicefromparis
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i did a pseudo-review! I'm bringing them back
Alexander Tucker - Old Fog
I was unfamiliar with the term freak folk before now, and that sent me into the album with some wrong preconceptions. Freak made me think of something angry and bouncy, maybe even some punk influence. So I was actually a little disappointed on my first listen through when it was so subdued.
But whether or not freak is a good descriptor the music is great, the way the acoustic arrangements skitter along, bundling up in places and completely falling apart in others is interesting. The melodies are sparse and haunting, and the more unconventional touches, like the accordion? squalls at the end of Hag Stones work well with the mood. Tucker's voice is really perfect for the music he's creating and it all comes together excellently.
Perfect listening for late night driving.
I was unfamiliar with the term freak folk before now, and that sent me into the album with some wrong preconceptions. Freak made me think of something angry and bouncy, maybe even some punk influence. So I was actually a little disappointed on my first listen through when it was so subdued.
But whether or not freak is a good descriptor the music is great, the way the acoustic arrangements skitter along, bundling up in places and completely falling apart in others is interesting. The melodies are sparse and haunting, and the more unconventional touches, like the accordion? squalls at the end of Hag Stones work well with the mood. Tucker's voice is really perfect for the music he's creating and it all comes together excellently.
Perfect listening for late night driving.
AnimeGoddess893
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Glad you liked it and the disparate sounRAB hold together, only just but it's still a racuous listen when I'm in the mood. New album will be up within the next week.
Get into this thread guys and girls. This is what makes Music Banter what it is. A serious discussion on serious music. Not stupid threaRAB on what your girlfriend/boyfriend etc etc likes and how you get annoyed etc etc.
Next please jackhammer
.housedocter777
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I'll do this as well, although I pretty much blow at reviewing. More new music one way or the other .
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