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NumberNineDream · 01-26-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselboy

Gave it a first listen...this isn't bad at all. Somehow I didn't realize this was in English. I was surprised when I realized that it was, and then even a little disappointed actually. After a bit though it didn't matter and I really ended up liking his voice quite a lot.
The music is cool too. I'm not a big fan of post-punk, but these guys are obviously good at what they do. The fun and snotty vocals, the key-boards, and the acoustic guitar parts all really stood out in my mind.

My favorites initially were:

Follow - That bassline to open was great, and the alternating fast and slow parts worked well too. He sounds pretty angry. I laughed out loud at a couple of the lines in this song. "You drive so slow...you're old...you're SO F*CKING old." Also, "I'll turn right back, sh*t on your face...jack your c*m(?) while you walk your dog." (Is this what he was saying?! I kept rewinding it, and that's what I kept hearing. ><)

Look Outside was a good track as well. I liked the second half of this song alot.

Staying Alive - I saw this title pop up and was hoping for a beegee's cover. I got a little sad when it wasn't...but then towards the end it was like they read my mind. Good stuff.

I'll give it a few more listens, cause I was sorta distracted on the first try, but I think I like it.

I'm happy you liked it. It surely needs more than one listen, I never can keep a clear head to concentrate on all the tracks.

I'm glad you mentioned Follow, as there's another version of that same song, by Soap Kills, (as Zeid Hamdan is the leader of both bands). I think the lyrics are more audible in that version:

I'll try to search for the CD sleeve, as it may contain the lyrics.

Dieselboy · 01-26-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

I'm glad you mentioned Follow, as there's another version of that same song, by Soap Kills, (as Zeid Hamdan is the leader of both bands).

Ah alright. I did remember hearing them repeating, "soap kills, soap kills" in one of the songs and was curious about that...it all makes sense now. 0_0

The video you linked isn't too bad...Interesting to hear it again in that style. I love the spacey sounding bass part at the start of the Soap Kills version a LOT, but overall I think I might prefer the New Governments version.

lucifer_sam · 01-26-2010, 11:26 PM

I was expecting something different with this album, the few tracks that stuck with me seemed like the same stuff that modern indie bands churn out by the barrel. Not an awful album as far as songwriting is concerned, there just really wasn't anything that provoked me about the album itself, good or bad.

4/10

FETCHER. · 01-27-2010, 09:57 AM

I'm listening to the CD now. I like it. Well I like the vocals, they're very soft and ear on the ear. I like the vocals most. I get a strong sense of Deja Vu with the CD though, wither that's to do with who their influenced by or not, I dunno. But asides from that I like them and I'll more than likely listen to them in the future.

I'll give them and average-ish 6/10.

I would give a more detailed review. But I'll keep them for my journal

duga · 01-27-2010, 03:20 PM

after waiting a few days and letting the album absorb into my subconscious, i'd have to say my opinion of the album is pretty good. i like how they have a good balance between cheeky fun and serious musicality. sure, there are countless other bands out there that put out music like this, but that is the same with most genres of music. they don't earn points for originality, but they do get points for pulling off the style well. this is the album i would put on if i just wanted to listen to something fun. if i had to compare these guys to anyone, i'd say they are phoenix on a diet after a few shots of tequila.

the opener "the new government" didn't do much to impress me. it wasn't bad, but it didn't catch my attention all that much. great bassline, but the song was ok other than that. i really didn't feel like i was going to get into the album with that, but the next song "fat horse" was infinitely better to me. still not to the point of musical genius, but it was enough to keep me very interested. i'm the kind of person that decides if an album was worth my time if they can give me even one song that i want to put on repeat. the new government hit that song with "murder in slow motion". i just love that song. the first time i listened to it, there was an obvious build up with a quirky little guitar bit that got me really wondering what was going to happen next. the song then kicked in to a very smooth and driving atmosphere. this was definitely the high point of the album for me. "follow" was another really good song. a very vindictive kind of vibe, but in a very cool way. i liked the contrast of having a very rough verse and then the smooth and ethereal bits singing "follow". the rest of the album alternates between pretty good and forgettable.

overall, i enjoyed listening to this album. i'll keep an eye on these guys, i feel like they will be improving quite a bit in the future.

6.5/10

NumberNineDream · 01-27-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

the opener "the new government" didn't do much to impress me. it wasn't bad, but it didn't catch my attention all that much. great bassline, but the song was ok other than that. i really didn't feel like i was going to get into the album with that, but the next song "fat horse" was infinitely better to me. still not to the point of musical genius, but it was enough to keep me very interested. i'm the kind of person that decides if an album was worth my time if they can give me even one song that i want to put on repeat. the new government hit that song with "murder in slow motion". i just love that song. the first time i listened to it, there was an obvious build up with a quirky little guitar bit that got me really wondering what was going to happen next. the song then kicked in to a very smooth and driving atmosphere. this was definitely the high point of the album for me. "follow" was another really good song. a very vindictive kind of vibe, but in a very cool way. i liked the contrast of having a very rough verse and then the smooth and ethereal bits singing "follow". the rest of the album alternates between pretty good and forgettable.

overall, i enjoyed listening to this album. i'll keep an eye on these guys, i feel like they will be improving quite a bit in the future.

6.5/10

I kinda agree with you on all your points stated in that review. These songs are definitely the highlight of the album, and those are the ones that I usually repeat. I enjoy the rest of the album a lot on a drive, but I sadly forget what I was listening to the second I arrive to my destination, and then find myself humming the songs mentioned.

As for the bolded parts above:

The opening song really disappoints me at every listen. I think they were trying to do this kind of fun introduction to the band à la Sgt. Pepper, all I know it was kind of a failure. Though after listening to that song a bit more attentively, I have to clarify that the lyrics are pretty shocking if you were Lebanese, as they enumerate as personal acts, the series of crimes that happened in this country in 2005:

I killed the prime minister
I killed a famous journalist
And the next one on my list
Was an ancient communist

I blew his car in the day time
I blew his car in the crowd
... ...

and that I think truly made me laugh out loud the first time I heard it. It's not like he's taking this whole issue lightly, all I say, it was a happy surprise.

As for the second part, the band released 2 albums after that one that I downloaded but still haven't given any serious spin. I'll get back to you on them, if I found anything interesting.

Cheers to all who gave that album a listen. I know it's not the most original one, but it's still one of those bands that might never be heard of internationally.

Arya Stark · 01-28-2010, 08:01 AM

Haven't received any suggestions guys.
I'd suggest suggesting. :3

Just a suggestion.

FETCHER. · 01-28-2010, 01:49 PM

I like what you done there. I'll pm a few.

Arya Stark · 01-28-2010, 01:54 PM

Hahaha thanks. xD
I was mad tired when I posted that.

FaSho · 01-28-2010, 08:54 PM

Can we throw in the same thing I submitted last week?

01-26-2010, 11:26 PM	#283 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	I was expecting something different with this album, the few tracks that stuck with me seemed like the same stuff that modern indie bands churn out by the barrel. Not an awful album as far as songwriting is concerned, there just really wasn't anything that provoked me about the album itself, good or bad. 4/10 __________________ first.am

01-27-2010, 03:20 PM	#285 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	after waiting a few days and letting the album absorb into my subconscious, i'd have to say my opinion of the album is pretty good. i like how they have a good balance between cheeky fun and serious musicality. sure, there are countless other bands out there that put out music like this, but that is the same with most genres of music. they don't earn points for originality, but they do get points for pulling off the style well. this is the album i would put on if i just wanted to listen to something fun. if i had to compare these guys to anyone, i'd say they are phoenix on a diet after a few shots of tequila. the opener "the new government" didn't do much to impress me. it wasn't bad, but it didn't catch my attention all that much. great bassline, but the song was ok other than that. i really didn't feel like i was going to get into the album with that, but the next song "fat horse" was infinitely better to me. still not to the point of musical genius, but it was enough to keep me very interested. i'm the kind of person that decides if an album was worth my time if they can give me even one song that i want to put on repeat. the new government hit that song with "murder in slow motion". i just love that song. the first time i listened to it, there was an obvious build up with a quirky little guitar bit that got me really wondering what was going to happen next. the song then kicked in to a very smooth and driving atmosphere. this was definitely the high point of the album for me. "follow" was another really good song. a very vindictive kind of vibe, but in a very cool way. i liked the contrast of having a very rough verse and then the smooth and ethereal bits singing "follow". the rest of the album alternates between pretty good and forgettable. overall, i enjoyed listening to this album. i'll keep an eye on these guys, i feel like they will be improving quite a bit in the future. 6.5/10 __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...