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So I have listenned to the disc for a few days now. And I thought it was time to start a user review thread.
Overall, the album has such an early 80s vibe to it with a few tracks that sound late 90s (Upstarts). I really feel that the 1st 6 songs fit perfectly together.
1) The Right Thing Right - 9/10
I love this track. The Rolling Stone meets Stop Me beginning just puts a smile on my face. And the beat is very 60s girl pop sounding to me. Spector wall of sound.
2) I want the heartbeat 6/10
Less impressed with this track on its own. But in the context of the record, I do like it. Sort of like how Noel Gallagher allways puts a banging track in the #2 position (Roll With It/ Force of Nature)
3) European Me 8/10
I love this track plain and simple. I think it is a wonderful pop song. I know some people feel that the lead guitar should be front and center, but I think its just grand.
4) Upstarts 8/10
Modest Mouse/ Cribs track. Modern. Confident vocals. Just a great upbeat single.
5) Lockdown 7/10
Heroes by Bowie. Johnny is sounding like Mick Ronson here. I do like the song...heavy handed production sort of makes it less obvious then it should be. But maybe it was designed that way to fit
6) Messenger 7/10
Smiths esque. Good tune. Not the best, but the guitar sound is wonderful.
7) Generate! 4/10
I know he was trying for a Blondie sort of thing, but I just don't like this one.
8) Say Demesne 7/10
This is the most modern sounding song to me. Dark, grumbling. Great album rack. Sort of a Death of a Disco Dancer
9)Sun & Moon 8/10
This song is really a grower. I like the tone on the Fender - likely a Fuzz Face - and it is just a wonder track
10) The Crack UP ?/10
I have no idea what to say about this song...not sure if I love it or hate it. I have to bucket it with the Importance of Being Idle by Oasis...no clue what I feel about.
11) New Town 9/10
LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Smiths please let me get what I want for 2013. Great song.
12) Word Starts Attack 5/10
Honestly I wish the record ended with #11.
BSide - Psychic Beginner 8/10
This is a good song. Really glad to havve bought it. worth $1.29 @ ITunes.
Overall, 8/10. Pleased to have Johnny back. I have been disappointed in Moz's output since Quarry. I loved those songs and even loved the Bsides. Since then I like a few songs like Nobody's Hero...but Marr's record is very vibrante. and I simply am pleased to have it.
Overall, the album has such an early 80s vibe to it with a few tracks that sound late 90s (Upstarts). I really feel that the 1st 6 songs fit perfectly together.
1) The Right Thing Right - 9/10
I love this track. The Rolling Stone meets Stop Me beginning just puts a smile on my face. And the beat is very 60s girl pop sounding to me. Spector wall of sound.
2) I want the heartbeat 6/10
Less impressed with this track on its own. But in the context of the record, I do like it. Sort of like how Noel Gallagher allways puts a banging track in the #2 position (Roll With It/ Force of Nature)
3) European Me 8/10
I love this track plain and simple. I think it is a wonderful pop song. I know some people feel that the lead guitar should be front and center, but I think its just grand.
4) Upstarts 8/10
Modest Mouse/ Cribs track. Modern. Confident vocals. Just a great upbeat single.
5) Lockdown 7/10
Heroes by Bowie. Johnny is sounding like Mick Ronson here. I do like the song...heavy handed production sort of makes it less obvious then it should be. But maybe it was designed that way to fit
6) Messenger 7/10
Smiths esque. Good tune. Not the best, but the guitar sound is wonderful.
7) Generate! 4/10
I know he was trying for a Blondie sort of thing, but I just don't like this one.
8) Say Demesne 7/10
This is the most modern sounding song to me. Dark, grumbling. Great album rack. Sort of a Death of a Disco Dancer
9)Sun & Moon 8/10
This song is really a grower. I like the tone on the Fender - likely a Fuzz Face - and it is just a wonder track
10) The Crack UP ?/10
I have no idea what to say about this song...not sure if I love it or hate it. I have to bucket it with the Importance of Being Idle by Oasis...no clue what I feel about.
11) New Town 9/10
LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Smiths please let me get what I want for 2013. Great song.
12) Word Starts Attack 5/10
Honestly I wish the record ended with #11.
BSide - Psychic Beginner 8/10
This is a good song. Really glad to havve bought it. worth $1.29 @ ITunes.
Overall, 8/10. Pleased to have Johnny back. I have been disappointed in Moz's output since Quarry. I loved those songs and even loved the Bsides. Since then I like a few songs like Nobody's Hero...but Marr's record is very vibrante. and I simply am pleased to have it.