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Barely a classic - a very dark indie rock album - this is pr

C. Cross | 01/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

""More Deep Cuts" is definitely a pretty depressing album, but that doesn't mean that the songs aren't good - in fact, they're all pretty much great! This is essentially indie rock mixed with a little electronica and trip-hop (but not so much this part), and in the end you get an inspired and really good album. "2 A.M." is an especially dark-yet-very-likable song. The lyrics are also surprisingly interesting and odd (see "Pre-Present" for some chilling and strange lyrics). The singer is perfect for the lyrics too, because his voice matches what he's singing about. He sounds strange and depressed, which is exactly what the lyrics tend to be about. Musically it's a very solid album with GREAT production - you can tell they spent a lot of time on this. It also doesn't really sound like any other band I've heard so far. It's barely a classic, but I think I've made a good decision in giving it a "5" (this is mostly because their sound doesn't seem to be derivative). This is a very refreshing album when most of what you hear tends to sound very similar (trust me, I probably know this more than a lot of people). Overall this is a very good album that I think has some wide appeal! Highly recommended!



Highlights include:

the entire album!"

Chilling insights into insanity

Raymond Walsh | Belmont, CA USA | 03/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this album.

It balances on the edge between insanity and genius.

The melodies are sweet. The lyrics are dark. The contrast is excellent.

Sample "Freshman Thesis," or "2 AM," or "Walk of Shame," but for me this album must be listened to start to finish to truly experience the musician's state of mind."

An Amazing Record

P. Simonson | New Orleans, Louisiana United States | 02/14/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Musically and sonically, this album is undeniably enjoyable and trippy - easy to get lost in. It moves from one song to the next like a neo-psychedelic suite; quiet melodies and provocative sonic hooks abound. If you appreciate the sounds of Grandaddy, Mercury Rev and Sparklehorse, you will love this. My only complaint is the vocals. Like those previously mentioned bands, much of the vocals tend to be whispery and nasally - a trend (it seems by a lot of Dave Fridmann-produced bands) that I don't really care for. Other than that minor personal issue - a brilliant and addictive record!"