Mini-Review The Song Above You

Plankton · 09-22-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

That was kind of interesting at first, but after I realized that was the only thing that they were doing it had become dull. Not digging the singer either. 3/10 because it's not unlistenable but I'm hard pressed to find a reason to listen to it.

I like the compression he's using. The falling back on itself style of playing is certainly interesting. Loved the ending.

6/10

FRED HALE SR. · 09-22-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

I like the compression he's using. The falling back on itself style of playing is certainly interesting. Loved the ending.

6/10

Get a heavy leaning towards The Allman Bros for some reason. I remember hearing Seed of Memory and To Be Treated Right before but haven't heard this one. Not a huge fan of his voice. 4/10

**Frownland** · 09-22-2015, 11:35 AM

That was a lot of fun, I could see it being at least 20 times better in concert too. 7/10

FRED HALE SR. · 09-22-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

That was a lot of fun, I could see it being at least 20 times better in concert too. 7/10

Reminds me of Dystopia. Singer has some power and the drummer had some nice rolls. 6/10

Black Francis · 09-22-2015, 12:59 PM

5/10

The Donnas are cool but most of the songs ive heard from them sound like this one. ive also noticed the singer says "C'mon" alot in their songs.

This is a cover from Rodrigo & Gabriela that i think sounds better than the original.

**Frownland** · 09-22-2015, 01:03 PM

Rodrigo and Gabriela are some phenomenal guitarists. I hadn't heard that one before, but it stands up to par with the rest of their stuff. Implementing the percussion and melody at the same time is very impressive.

The Batlord · 09-22-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Rodrigo and Gabriela are some phenomenal guitarists. I hadn't heard that one before, but it stands up to par with the rest of their stuff. Implementing the percussion and melody at the same time is very impressive.

Meh. Don't really give a **** about poetry, and spoken word poetry is just dull to me for the most part. 3/10

ElvisMan · 09-24-2015, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Meh. Don't really give a **** about poetry, and spoken word poetry is just dull to me for the most part. 3/10

I found this track pretty generic. I wasn't into the whole angsty screaming style of singing, the bland drum sound, or the repetitive guitar riffs. Just felt like a bunch of other unpleasant songs I've heard peripherally. Also I don't dig on self important preachy lyrics in music. I mean like Rage Against the Machine does that stuff a bit but they're able to do it in a way where it's catchy and not as blunt.

Just not my bag. 2/10

^^ dug that Last Poets track though! Thanks for that Frownland. That was dope.

Black Francis · 09-24-2015, 08:07 AM

6/10

Reminds me of guided by voices a bit, i liked the minimalistic approach in the music arrangement but i didn't like the tone of the vocals. it's not bad but im not used to it, they strike me as the kind of band you can appreciate once you're familiar with them but if not they don't cause a good impression.

Two Spirit · 09-24-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

6/10

Reminds me of guided by voices a bit, i liked the minimalistic approach in the music arrangement but i didn't like the tone of the vocals. it's not bad but im not used to it, they strike me as the kind of band you can appreciate once you're familiar with them but if not they don't cause a good impression.

Not normally my type of music, but I loved the sheer goofiness of it. Interesting stuff.

7/10

09-22-2015, 11:35 AM	#2003 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	That was a lot of fun, I could see it being at least 20 times better in concert too. 7/10 __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	5/10 The Donnas are cool but most of the songs ive heard from them sound like this one. ive also noticed the singer says "C'mon" alot in their songs. This is a cover from Rodrigo & Gabriela that i think sounds better than the original. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

09-22-2015, 01:03 PM	#2006 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Rodrigo and Gabriela are some phenomenal guitarists. I hadn't heard that one before, but it stands up to par with the rest of their stuff. Implementing the percussion and melody at the same time is very impressive. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

09-24-2015, 08:07 AM	#2009 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	6/10 Reminds me of guided by voices a bit, i liked the minimalistic approach in the music arrangement but i didn't like the tone of the vocals. it's not bad but im not used to it, they strike me as the kind of band you can appreciate once you're familiar with them but if not they don't cause a good impression. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A