Public Strain by Women

TockTockTock · 07-24-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

I'll go ahead and start us off.

My nomination is Public Strain (2010) by Women.

It's an indie rock album that incorporates elements of noise and punk into it (and a little bit of drone which is shown in the song "Bells"). I found the album itself very enjoyable, and it doesn't include too much experimentation into the general sound but it does have a bit to keep the listener interested. I also found the vocals to have a kind of dream pop feel to them (somewhat like Galaxie 500) which, in my opinion, is just great. There's more to include, but I would rather not discuss the entire album if it ends up being voted on.

I'm very interested to see what some of you nominate!

So... what did you guys think?

Zer0 · 07-24-2011, 10:52 AM

I downloaded this album around the end of last year and I was never really impressed with it. They kind of come across as a poor man's Deerhunter to me. The first 5 tracks don't seem to do much for me whatsoever, it's not until track 6 'China Steps' that the album starts to get a bit interesting. 'China Steps' is the standout track for me as it has a nice arty Confusion Is Sex-era Sonic Youth feel to it which I like somewhat. The last track 'Eyesore' also fairly decent. Overall though it doesn't really interest me that much and it's an album I wouldn't be inclined to listen to very often.

Stephen · 07-24-2011, 08:26 PM

If I had to guess at their influences I'd say Sonic Youth, Velvet Underground, maybe a bit of Zappa thrown in. I'd say it's a decent album though maybe not particularly noteworthy. It's a reasonable take on some well-worn genres.

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07-24-2011, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I downloaded this album around the end of last year and I was never really impressed with it. They kind of come across as a poor man's Deerhunter to me. The first 5 tracks don't seem to do much for me whatsoever, it's not until track 6 'China Steps' that the album starts to get a bit interesting. 'China Steps' is the standout track for me as it has a nice arty Confusion Is Sex-era Sonic Youth feel to it which I like somewhat. The last track 'Eyesore' also fairly decent. Overall though it doesn't really interest me that much and it's an album I wouldn't be inclined to listen to very often. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

07-24-2011, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847	If I had to guess at their influences I'd say Sonic Youth, Velvet Underground, maybe a bit of Zappa thrown in. I'd say it's a decent album though maybe not particularly noteworthy. It's a reasonable take on some well-worn genres.