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Old 07-03-2022, 03:16 PM   #361 (permalink)
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OK thanks I actually totally understand. The "build and release" thing makes a lot of sense, and I know where you're going with that. Thanks.
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Old 07-04-2022, 10:15 PM   #362 (permalink)
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SGR, thanks for the explanation.
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Old 07-05-2022, 04:04 PM   #363 (permalink)
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I finally listened to Stepmother City too.

There are lots of different things going on here. Sometimes the transitions between different vibes are a bit jarring, but it makes for an engaging album. At the start I had to get used to the flute and vocals, because of the faint association with typical faux-exotic music sounds. That's not this record's fault though, and it becomes clear soon that it's not a fair comparison. Once the beat kicks in and the music changes I like the vocals (they are so varied throughout the album and generally I enjoy them a lot), and the guitar (?) that comes in at some point. The mellow earlier tracks are enjoyable to me in a similar way to Juana Molina's music. Order to Survive breaks with the mellowness and it also ****ing slays. Here is the only bit that really reminds me of free jazz (the wind instruments). The vocals get weird and briefly channel Yoko Ono. From here on the album stays more eccentric. Sometimes it tends a little towards the musical equivalent of pastel colours I think, but mostly it's exciting, and the music is well layered and intricate. I enjoy the bass a lot, and the percussion. Especially in Lonely Soul, and in combination with the bells at the start of that track. Lonely Soul also has some great singing again in various styles: I love that it has both some of the weirdest and most conventional vocals, both of which are moving and work well. Good rec! 7.5/10
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Old 07-09-2022, 11:52 AM   #364 (permalink)
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I'm glad you enjoyed Stepmother City, Marie. You're right about the jumps in style; the first time I heard her sing in English, I immediately thought, "Oh, I'm not going to like this!" - but after a couple of plays I was won over to the eclectic approach on this album.
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Now that's what it's all about right there.
Thanks SGR - and thanks for explaining House and Trance to us all. This was actually a really clear way of describing the difference between them:-

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Described another way, if you're out with friends and you've all been drinking and want to go to a show and dance, you're probably going to a house show.

If you were instead all pretty high, and wanted to vibe a little bit more in your head and dance (or slowly nod your head and shuffle), you may prefer a trance show.
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Old 07-09-2022, 11:59 AM   #365 (permalink)
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Okay boys and girls, and those undecided or of fluid gender: we're movin' on!
TREMBLE IN FEAR at my latest selection! MWA-HA-HA-HA!



Maria McKee - Maria McKee (1989)
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Challenge accepted. As soon as Crazy Lixx stops, I'll put this on.
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Old 07-11-2022, 07:10 PM   #367 (permalink)
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I guess I posted this prematurely. Off it goes.

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Old 07-11-2022, 09:22 PM   #368 (permalink)
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I don't have a review ready yet. I was expecting a pop album. I don't know why, but that was my first impression. It's hard to believe this was released in 89.

Had I known this album existed at the time, I would have bought it in 89. Lyrically, I could have used this album in high school.
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Old 07-12-2022, 08:51 AM   #369 (permalink)
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Did a little research. Maria McKee was the lead singer for Lone Justice who had a pretty big hit with Shelter. They're pretty mellow, I always compared them with Til Tuesday who were out at about the same time. McKee isn't any Aimee Mann though. Anyway, I'll give her a thorough listen this week.
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Old 07-14-2022, 08:11 AM   #370 (permalink)
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As I noted earlier, Maria McKee had been the lead singer for Lone Justice just a couple years earlier. I do like the first track, I’ve Forgotten What It Was In You. I guess you’re into something of a country rock vibe here, Trolls. The rest of the album doesn’t really do a lot for me, though. I mean, it’s okay, it’s certainly listenable, but it’s like they were promoting the first track and just using the rest for filler. She doesn’t seem to have the same energy that Lone Justice had.

Anyway, solid first track. The rest of the album, well, meh.

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