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Good and could get better

Hail to the Chimp | "have you waited long enough" | 08/20/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"On the cover of this cd it says that Unbunny shares similar ground with Elliott Smith, Neutral Milk Hotel and "Harvest era" Neil Young. Okay, lets lay the groundwork for this review. First, this band has very little in common with Neutral Milk Hotel. For fans of that band, check out The Decemberists, Destroyer and many other bands on the label Merge. Just go to their website; there are many amazing bands on that label, and if Unbunny someday signed with them, I wouldn't be surprised. Second, it seems that every band with a singer who tends to hold a not with a whisper is being compared to Elliott Smith these days. It's like Elliott has become a generaliztion; a selling point, and I think that due to his untimely death it is unfair to cash in on his identity. Smith was not the first person to play music in this style folks. Third, yes, this band does sound like Neil Young "Harvest era". But...., well I can't argue this one. I do like this record, and I think that it gets better with every listen. In fact, it may be more of 4 star album later in the day. I just don't really like using the rating system for music. Will I buy another album by these guys? Yes, I think down the road, they will make a great album.

Now, let's talk about the highlights. F.M. is probably the best song on the record. It reaches for the sonic texture of early nineties Flaming Lips, but in a subtle way. The song also features a children's choir; this might frighten you when you read this, but trust me, when you hear it, it won't. In bringing up the Lips, Snow Tires reminds me somewhat of an acoustic version of Clouds Taste Metallic. That doesn't mean that every fan of the Lips should go and buy this record, though. Pink Lemonade carries the greatest heaviest weight, lyrically. And, that brings up another point, most of the lyrics on the album are quite good. Certain lights could be the rehaunting of any of the ghosts from Young's Harvest. It is the reason why the comparison is justified. The song also shares the same rhythmn of California One on the Decemberists' first record.

Should you rush right out and buy this record? Probably not. In fact, I bet you probably couldn't rush right out and buy it because most music stores, more than likely, won't have it. In fact the copy I bought online, is a promotional copy. But, if you are a fan of "alt-country"(whatever that is) or Neil Young, you should look into this. This is a good record and it could get better.

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To hell with what it could have been, concentrate on what it

Pete(r) | Thar ghettos of suburban Pennsylvania. Straight up | 11/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"And what it is is beautiful, frail music. There are mellow songs, introspective songs and songs that allow you to feel the rock bottom along with the singer. It is not an album from which you can pluck singles to play over and over - it is best experienced as a whole. Buy this short, simple and lovely album; take a ride that will stay with you long after the ehadphones come off."

You'll love this album, It's fantastic

Christian W. Taylor | Seattle, WA United States | 03/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't listen to the review above.

Don't try to compare and contrast Unbunny to any other group or artist.

Just sit back and allow all of Unbunny's work to become one artist you wouldn't know what to do without.

I did and I'm better off because of it.



P.S. You should check out everything else Unbunny's released. All of it is simply amazing."