Mini-Review The Song Above You

khfreek · 12-13-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlemagne

Can't really go wrong with that song...it's kind of lame now though, even if it is summery and happy. 7/10

Reminded me of a heavier version of Arrah and the Ferns. I liked it, but not terribly. 6/10

DoctorSoft · 12-13-2010, 11:27 PM

^ 4/10, not really my thing. Not a fan of that girl's voice at all too.

ThePhanastasio · 12-13-2010, 11:30 PM

Crap - reviewed the wrong song!

Something about the voice levels being really low in the mix with repetitive instrumentals really didn't sit right with me (for the first 1:26 or so of the song.) When it starts to pick up, though, it becomes more interesting, but just repetitive in a different way for about 40 seconds. At about 3:30 in the song, I start to dig the sound of it more. (Probably because I can hear the vocals better, at least partially) It's not a bad song, but melodically it is kind of repetitive. 6/10

Charlemagne · 12-14-2010, 11:14 AM

Edit: Crap too late.

I know that Minutemen is pretty much loved by music fans all over, but I've never listened to them before. I didn't really like this song, the instrumentation was repetitive and I didn't really understand the vocal style, it just didn't work for me. 3/10

~~James~~ · 12-14-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlemagne

Edit: Crap too late.

I know that Minutemen is pretty much loved by music fans all over, but I've never listened to them before, but I didn't really like this song, the instrumentation was repetitive and I didn't really understand the vocal style, it just didn't work for me. 3/10

Loved it. That Screamo sound that i love and like i posted above. Getting this album now.
9/10

bob. · 12-14-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlemagne

I know that Minutemen is pretty much loved by music fans all over, but I've never listened to them before. I didn't really like this song, the instrumentation was repetitive and I didn't really understand the vocal style, it just didn't work for me. 3/10

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Originally Posted by James

Minutemen are one of the few admired Punk band that I do NOT get. I can appreciate the basslines, and Political Song For Micheal Jackson To Sing and Corona are pleasant songs. But everything on the album feels likean intro, like it could've gone much further and been a great song but the way it is it's merely decent.
6/10

why do you guys hate me so much?

i kid

it actually took me a long time to get into Minutemen....and even now i'm not their biggest fan...just have oodles of respect...and i just watched a documentary on them it was actually very sad

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Originally Posted by James

9/10 i really like this james....at first i was a little weary of the vocalist....but everything in the song came together perfectly...

Turquoise_Days · 12-14-2010, 12:15 PM

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8/10

LOVED the music, not sure about the lyrics and/or the voice, though. It would make a fantastic instrumental. The music's got a very cinematographic feel to it.

DoctorSoft · 12-13-2010, 11:32 PM

^ You missed me!

bob. · 12-14-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

10/10...wow....i listened to this three time and it just got better and better....the lyrics are great...the music is really soothing, quirky, fun, and somewhat brooding...i need to check out more...loved this....there needs to be more videos with flying brains in them

~~James~~ · 12-14-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by theuglyorgan

^ 4/10, not really my thing. Not a fan of that girl's voice at all too.

I got this album recently and it still hasn't clicked, this songs feels the sdame way at the moment. Pleasant but mediocre.
5/10

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Originally Posted by bob.

10/10...wow....i listened to this three time and it just got better and better....the lyrics are great...the music is really soothing, quirky, fun, and somewhat brooding...i need to check out more...loved this....there needs to be more videos with flying brains in them

Minutemen are one of the few admired Punk band that I do NOT get. I can appreciate the basslines, and Political Song For Micheal Jackson To Sing and Corona are pleasant songs. But everything on the album feels likean intro, like it could've gone much further and been a great song but the way it is it's merely decent.
6/10

12-13-2010, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Crap - reviewed the wrong song! Something about the voice levels being really low in the mix with repetitive instrumentals really didn't sit right with me (for the first 1:26 or so of the song.) When it starts to pick up, though, it becomes more interesting, but just repetitive in a different way for about 40 seconds. At about 3:30 in the song, I start to dig the sound of it more. (Probably because I can hear the vocals better, at least partially) It's not a bad song, but melodically it is kind of repetitive. 6/10 Last edited by ThePhanastasio; 12-13-2010 at 11:36 PM.

12-14-2010, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	Edit: Crap too late. I know that Minutemen is pretty much loved by music fans all over, but I've never listened to them before. I didn't really like this song, the instrumentation was repetitive and I didn't really understand the vocal style, it just didn't work for me. 3/10 __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm Last edited by Charlemagne; 12-14-2010 at 11:22 AM.

12-13-2010, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	^ 4/10, not really my thing. Not a fan of that girl's voice at all too.

12-14-2010, 12:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Turquoise_Days Groupie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Londonish Posts: 50	[/QUOTE] 8/10 LOVED the music, not sure about the lyrics and/or the voice, though. It would make a fantastic instrumental. The music's got a very cinematographic feel to it.

12-13-2010, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	^ You missed me!