Search - Pineapple Thief :: Tightly Unwound

Grows on you

WillieB | 06/09/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have not heard much from this band so I can't compare this to their other works. Some call them progressive, but I would classify them as a good alternative rock band, that reminds me of a merger of Radiohead, Muse, and Syd Barrett. For the most part this disc is mellow, most of the songs have the same tempo and all have a gloomy sound to them, but there is a splash of crunch on a few tunes. At first this didn't floor me, probably because I wasn't listening close enough. But if you're patient this is a really good disc and maybe not that mellow either. What do I know? Check it out."

Pineapple Sounds Good

J. Petruska | 06/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Where to start, I first was introduced to The Pineapple Thief with their album 12 Stories Down and was blown away. I quickly acquired a couple other albums and was equally as pleased with what I heard. Now after hearing "Tightly Unwound," it's clear to me that this group has hit their stride.



Tightly Unwound will certainly be received well by current Thief fans, but more importantly, it will surely attract new fans with its increased accessibility. The sound is markedly less "spacey" than their previous releases and eminates that familiar in your face rock n' roll attitude, shown in particular with songs like "Shoot First" and the epic "Too Much to Lose." But do not fear, this album still has the familiar ambience of previous Thief albums; their scarcity just makes them more beautiful when they do arise!



I do agree that their music shows a clear nod to Radiohead, but (for me at least) they definitely have their own sound that differs from Radiohead in that it is obviously a lot heavier sounding. Radiohead just can't rock like The Pineapple Thief!



Anyway, BUY THE ALBUM and tell all your friends about it! This is one of music's best kept secrets and it pains me that the Hannah Montana's of the world are thriving while The Pineapple Thief is stuck in the underground!"

Better than Radiohead and NIN combined!!

M. Rahman | FL USA | 02/13/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"No matter how hard I try, I could never stand Radiohead or NIN. They are way too noisy. Too much fluff not enough music. This however, is a completely different ball game altogether. Music here is absolutely breathtaking! A Lot like the stuff from Katatonia and Porcupine Tree but not a copy cat by no means. Just the caliber of highest quality tunes. If you never heard of this band or did not listen to this album. You have been missing out. Don't waste anymore time. Keep an open mind and if you have an eternal thirst for beautiful music, I promise you would be gravely satisfied. Last 15 minute track "Too Much To Lose" sums it all up. There is just too much to loose if you haven't listened to these guys. Another awesome band in the Classic Rock/Prog Rock genre and I hope they continue to make music like this in the future and very soon they will get their proper recognition. Enjoy the music! Later guys..."