Search - Denison Marrs :: Then Is the New Now

I'm not so sure new is always better, but it is good

orangevinyl | Memphis, TN United States | 03/11/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"when i first saw this band, i just flipped my wig. immediately thought to myself, "what an experience it is to be in the presence of their performance." it was a show in tallahassee, fl with stavesacre and that show just melted me like butter. from that point i went on to buy denison's first 2 albums, holding hands at 35000ft and world reknown for romance. then this album came out and i thought..... what happened?!?
now, i know the band went through a rough spell between world reknown and then is the new now... where all their equipment was stolen. now these guys have been touring like crazed dogs and i truly salute them for that. after being totally entranced spiritually and musically by world reknown for romance i eagerly anticipated the new album. something of this album doesn't quite measure up to the same crew i remember seeing live. the songwriting didn't seem quite as triggering and compelling, and to some degree seemed rushed and not completely thought out. the sound of this album is more pop/rock and less melodic. the musical progression and art they've created in these 3 albums has been great, but i felt the songwriting lacked sorely on the new album. but for all those who truly enjoy this album, please seek out and find the album, World Reknown for Romance. some albums have a way of just turning on the switch, and that one is just magical. for those new to Denison Marrs, these guys are a great bunch and put out some great melodies and compelling songs, and they are almost always playing somewhere (generally FL) so see them when and where you can."

Near mastery

philster | Georgia | 12/06/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Denison Marrs practically nailed spacey, textured rock with their second release, and this third album finds them nearly doing the same with crisp guitar driven pop rock. Gone are most of the guitar effects, and in their place are some buzzing riffs and almost dirty bass lines. Melodies and choruses are the highlight, such as on "What Life Is" and "The Real Ones", and when the band finds a hook and works in interesting verses, they're amazing. Where they lack is in the simplistic lyrics and the songs where the verses aren't interesting enough ("This Is All The Time We Have", "Rescue Mission"); they seem to go on auto pilot from time to time. The ultimate outcome, however, is a rewarding, inspiring pop album."

Another hit album

Internet user | Florida | 08/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Denison marrs has two of the best CD's I have heard. If you like emo you're going to be in love. The songs aren't sappy like Dashboard Confessional's are... they are beautiful though. If you ever get to see these guys live, they sounds EXACTLY like the CD (and the CD is a great recording)"