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Poor Old Lu's Best

Scott Williams | Phoenix, AZ | 02/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the best Poor Old Lu album bar none, and the one that got me hooked. The melodies are very good and quite musical. The lyrics are top rate, and the performances are awesome (per usual). Probably the only complaint I have is that it is too short! I want more!It is impossible to pick out a best track, all 6 are wonderful. Song 1, Lie, Lie, Lie starts off the album right and sets the pace, with a catchy hook and rift. Bittersweet brings the tone down a bit, but still rocks and really nails the ending. Next up is Slipknot, back in the same vein as Track 1, good rift and strong bass. Digging Deep is a bit of a departure musically and features a duet with Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate). It is a beautiful song with some good arrangements and has a unique sound. For the Love of My Country is a great, great rocker. Some of Aaron and Jesse's strongest work. The album ends with Speak Soft, a cover, and the perfect way to end the album. Its a somber tune that causes the listener to think.All in all this is Poor Old Lu at its best and really makes me wish they were still around. Also, if you haven't checked out the members' solo stuff, do so, you will not be dismayed."

Music As Art

Kida | 02/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Straight Six is fantastic. Easily, it is the most interesting and complex album released by Poor Old Lu. Everything feels right in this album. The added orchestration and percussion in this album really add to the beauty of Straight Six, so do the vocal stylings of Sunny Day Real Estate's lead singer Jeremy Enick. The conclusion of this album features a cover by early 90's rock band The Swoon. The cover is better than the original track. If you are looking for something that has been overlooked in the past, purchase this album. It is a darkly beautiful piece of work and wont disappoint."

THE premier christian rock band

tchevyolson@hotmail.com | minneapolis, mn | 07/25/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this album is just a glimpse at how amazingly talented poor old lu truly as. they were able to "unplug" their sound and in doing focus the listeners ear on deeply introspective and thought-provoking lyrics while exibiting amazing musical artistry. the album is sonically beautiful. I will take music fan from NC one step further and say pol is hands down the greatest christian band ever."