So this is the one people like? I think so. I'm not sure.
YOU SEE, a lot of people like this. They LOVE this one. Other people prefer the one after this "Strangers of the Universe" as it's "normal" sounding to some degree. Some people really like "Lovelyville" (like me) for other reasons.
NOT to say this is bad. I mean, its a great album. But here's the deal -
It starts with a 1-2-3-4-5-6 punch of great songs. then some filler. then, an ok song. then a great song! then, filler! then, a better song. then, a fantastic song! then, 15 minutes of practice tape feedback stuff. then! a wonderful close to 6 minute epic instrumental. then, a slight break, 1 more good song, a heavily distorted instrumental, and some barely audible guitar noise for a minute, then, its done. and 70 MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE ARE GONE FOREVER. I think honestly, that this is a fine album, but because of the sequencing, it deserves to be heard in its original double LP format. and because of its strong start, i feel that unlike "lovelyville", its tends to meander around a bit, but then it turns around to kick you in the teeth again.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- lots more banjo!
- anne's jam "tell me", which features a distorted banjo and a crazy noise interlude thing followed by pure rock.
- "tuning notes" - 4 minutes of noise and stupidity worthy enough to aggrivate any person you might be around within 40 seconds (still quite enjoyable though...)
- "hornet's heart" which features some violin and singing. and one of the 15684961 singers singing in silly voices!
OVERALL RATING - fine job fellers, let's go get a bite to eat.
KEY TRACKS - "a gentleman's lament", "tell me", "star trek", "raymond h.", "hummingbird in a cube of ice"
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