Search - Poor Old Lu :: Waiting Room

Best Poor Old Lu ever...maybe the best of the year.

tnfcl | A Thousand Miles From Nowhere | 11/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really like this album from beginning to end. Every song is great, they worked hard on this and you can tell. The only albums of 2002 that I think might be better are Rush's Vapor Trails & Sixpence None the Richer's Divine Discontent. Some of the songs remind me a bit of Sunny Day Real Estate, some sound like old Poor Old Lu. The rest sound very fresh and alive. These guys have made a masterpiece. Just listen to the sound files, and even a short piece indicates that this is a strong album."

As good as ever

Alana Muir | Proctor, MN USA | 10/27/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As with all of Poor Old Lu's stuff, I decided to listen to it about a thousand times before reviewing it. Poor Old Lu has the strange quality of sounding better and better every time you hear them. After a few weeks of hearing "The Waiting Room", I can honestly say that this might end out being my favorite album yet. As always, Scott's lyrics have a way of digging into my guts like no one else. The title track has already worked its way into my list of the best songs ever written. Musically and lyrically, this bunch of geeks that I know from church never stops amazing me."

One Of The Top Christian Rock Albums Ever

Cale Weatherly | Williamstown, MA | 04/18/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is among the best Christian music recordings I have heard, and possibly the best in the harder rock category. Every track has a mystic, ethereal quality which seems to trancend the sum of its parts. While not the loudest, craziest rock album out there, this album packs a musical and lyrical intensity that is difficult to find elsewhere. Each song seems to give a unique, poetic insight into the vocalist's life, and the lyrics are in no way derivative of any other Christian band. While every track is good, standouts include opener "Revolve," "Now," "A Month of Moments," "Friday to Sunday," and the title track. The first three feature big guitar riffs, with "Month" showing distinct blues influences, and present a unique and artful style of rock. "Friday to Sunday" touches on a unique theme in Christian music, the thoughts of the disciples from the crucifixion to the resurrection (hence the title) and then relates this despair and joy to the singer's own emotions. "The Waiting Room" is by far the best cut on the album. It features a long introduction, something most rock songs shy away from these days, and metaphoric which builds to a shrieking climax. It is a songwriting masterpiece, and it is worth buying the whole album just to own this cut.Throughout the album, production, musicianship and vocals are excellent. The detailed craftsmanship sets this album apart and rewards multiple listenings. That said, it is not for everyone. It consciously avoids rock and Christian rock cliches and revels in mood and atmosphere. Those searching for sing-along choruses, danceable grooves, or head-banging metal should look at any of the thousands of look-alike bands in either secular or Christian music. But, for serious fans of any genre, this album is an excellent pick."