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02-04-2019, 09:48 AM | #1 (permalink) | ||
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Album Club 2019: Sad Lovers and Giants - Les Annees Vertes
Sad Lovers and Giants - Les Annees Vertes
Going into some late 80's post-punk oriented fun here it seems. Let's jump in! P.S. My keyboard did something weird on the thread title. I need a mod to fix dat spelling. Kkthx.
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02-04-2019, 09:58 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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*eats another spoonful of peanut butter*
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02-04-2019, 04:18 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Even though this band bubbled up at damn near the same time they were probably pretty taken with Echo and the Bunnymen’s Crocodiles. However, I’ve never heard Sad Lovers & Giants before. I’m interested in the records they recorded before this and plan on exploring their discography. It’s also got me thinking I need to freshen up on my Banshees. Sad Lovers & Giants have the important elements on display here. Quality song writing, interesting and enthusiastic and talented contributions from the entire band, very strong lead vocals and engaging catchy tunes. I feel bad for missing out for so long. Another MB game lifter- WWWP shines a light. I’m going to say 8/10 although it might be higher. It takes more time for me to know and cramming in multiple listenings doesn’t work with me.
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02-04-2019, 05:32 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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This really takes me back to my memories of 80s MTV, when everyone had a really strong English accent in their vocals. As a compilation, this has some alternate and live tracks not found on the band's studio albums, and this being my first brush with Sad Lovers & Giants, I cannot help but be immediately infected by the jangly guitars and erratic yet melodic synths. They've got quite a bit of pep in their brooding facade.
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These guys were a fun group to experience. Like a punkier Echo & The Bunnymen with a touch of Information Society. 'Sex Without Gravity' was a particular highlight to me, partly because it was off kilter yet still in possession of a wicked bassline and flashy sax. Very quality material throughout, and I got Paisley Underground shivers on 'There Was No Time' too.
7.5 out of 10, would jam again!
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