Search - John Vanderslice :: Time Travel Is Lonely

A good album

Karl Haikara | 01/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I reviewed this album I only gave it 4 stars. It took me awhile to realize what an amazing piece of work it is. Its now my favorite album in my collection, and John Vanderslice is by far my favorite artist. I'm actually shocked I only gave it so few stars but my mistake highlights what a complicated intricate record Time Travel Is Lonely is. Its something hard to appreciate in just one listen. John Vanderslice is by far one of the best musicians currently opperating in the indie rock world. He is a brilliant song writer (and from everything I have heard, an incredibly nice guy to boot!) While all three of his releases are awesome, Time Travel is Lonely, is by far, his best. The album reflects it's title, the sound is somewhat lonely, in many cases distant and longing. These feelings are reflected in both the lyrics and the music. Many tracks are layered with thick guitars, samples, and keyboards. While it does have its "rocking" moments, overall Time Travel is Lonely is a mellower album. I find it the perfect thing to listen to when I am studying...it has enough energy to keep me from falling asleep, but I never find myself so distracted by it that I can't concentrate. Star singles from this track include: You Were my Fiji, Time Travel is Lonely, My Old Flame, and Everything Changed."

Great stuff

anthony moore | PA | 05/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard a JV song on this Internet radio station (3wk.com, who Amazon should have a business relationship with because all I do is hear music there and come buy it here) and loved it. Got the CD and this thing is just unstoppable. Great, great album. JV has a great sense of melody and a great sense of humor. Highly recommended."

Greatness

Karl Haikara | Denver, Co. | 01/15/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of my friends gave this to me and once I started listening to it, I was intrigued and amazed by it. The record is crazy and peculiar and sad and happy and everything at once. Some songs tell stories, others are simply poems of moods and ideas. One song "If I live or If I Die" is a poem like Blake moderized and made into a song, a fact i stumbled upon reading Blake's Song of Experiance.
John Vanderslice;s music is allways interesting and fascinating, drawing you in, and even if you might feel repulsed by it at first, there is somethign which draws you in and won't let go, his music is basically some of the best music to come out the rather dull current Indie scene. I highly suggest this record and all of his others to anyone who likes strange indie music, or even music in general, please buy, you will be amazed."