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Written by Amanda Pelle
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Sunday, 15 April 2007 |
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From the phobia of hospitals to the semi-vacant observations of the "artsy" nature of a porno flick, the Saps deliver their punk-funk message with a tap-your-feet-happy tempo.
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Written by Joseph O'Fallon
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Sunday, 15 April 2007 |
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At times, weak lyrics and the abundance of clichés are troubling; however, Ramesh's cool voice and the band's tight instrumentation combat lyrical flaws.
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Written by David Lichius
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Sunday, 15 April 2007 |
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As cool as it is for "Making Love" to see a second life, it is rather disappointing that it does not come with any extras.
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Written by Kevin Renick
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Sunday, 08 April 2007 |
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It's primarily instrumental, but
with some kind of humming or background vocals on most of the tracks. This
gives the album a unique flavor - sort of a mix of French soundtrack music and
the lighter side of Chicago post-rock.
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Written by Kevin Renick
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Sunday, 08 April 2007 |
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Guitars
dominate, but in an improvised, Interstellar Overdrive sort of way (in fact,
the spirit of early Pink Floyd lurks among the drone and creative percussion of
"Clear Cut"), leaving the blazingly off-kilter rhythm section to do oddly
interesting things.
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Written by Joseph O'Fallon
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Sunday, 08 April 2007 |
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Electrelane
is an all-girl four-piece rock band, and this is their love song. What is
immediately catchy is Verity Susman's hopeless tone in her vocals. The failed
love and awkward desperation are so relatable, realistic, and accurate, the
lyrics read like a diary.
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Written by James McAnally
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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Three
Pieces wanders between atmosphere and thrash, the three members providing a
formidable aural assault.
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Written by Jason Green
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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While the occasional finger-picked acoustic guitar comes through crystal clear,
every other instrument is drenched in echo, including Scott Vitt's everyman
vocals.
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Written by Chris Schott
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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The band chooses its
battles wisely as, for once, marimbas and vibes are used apporpriately.
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Written by Chris Schott
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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Apparently, "twee" is "known for simple, sweet melodies and lyrics, often
combined with jangling guitars."
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Written by Chris Schott
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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The music itself isn't really good by any means, but it makes a statement -
probably. It's fast, it's loud, it's, like, "totally hardcore, dude."
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Written by Joe O'Fallon
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Monday, 26 March 2007 |
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In the "Sally's Song" version (which lyrics I prefer) and the album
version, teenage boys "too scared to own up to one little lie" confuse
Leslie.
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Written by Jon Rayfield
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Friday, 02 March 2007 |
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The production is dark and raw, reminiscent of Company Flow.
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