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THE DONKEYS- RIDE THE BLACK WAVE


So, I guess this is what passes as Indie Rock these days. Don’t get me wrong; this isn’t a bad album, just something that doesn’t stand out for me. The first track, Sunny Daze, seems a little long, but the rest of the album is basically a piece of pleasant pop with some folk rock influences. Imperial Beach is an interesting raga instrumental, though again, nothing out of the ordinary. Ride the Black Wave is the closest thing I’ve seen as a standout track so far.

And maybe that’s it. There aren’t really that many standout tracks. Then again, there aren’t really any stinkers on here either. It’s just a pleasant piece of folk rock circa 2014. Wiki compared them to bands like Pavement and Crosby Stills and Nash, but I don’t see it. Nonetheless, while I wouldn’t attack someone with a chain saw for this album, it is a pleasant listen, especially Bahamas, which I also like a lot with the female (I think) vocals.

So, with that…

7/10 (The Word has spoken )

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SGR

Hey now, like I said, it's somewhat of a musical blind spot for me! You got a link to your journal there Trolls?

Like a lot of metal, I have to be in right the mood for country. Thanks for the info Lisna.

I got ya. I'm just bustin your chops.

Trollheart

No problem. Stranger in Town: Trollheart's History of Country Music

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Lisnaholic

I'm sure we all noticed it, rs. I like the tongue-in-cheek way you are telling us "This is the definitive rating", but I never worked out the connection to Rubber Soul the album. Very neat.

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Lisnaholic

Does that mean you are nominating this album, Mindfulness? Don't forget that being a club member implies reviewing current albums, not just waiting for your nom to come around.
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Trollheart, I hope you don't mind me asking if you could update your OP sometime, in the hope that it might give this album club a greater semblance of life.

I) Take off the "Hiatus" warning

II) Add these "Done and Dusted" albums to the list:

III) Put Mindfulness' nomination, which is now Linkin Park's Living Things

IV) Add my next nomination:



"From Spain To Spain" by Vox.



I know you're very busy on the forum, Trollheart and I hope I don't sound bossy - that's not my intention. I just want to, you know, give orders without looking too bossy about it.

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Trolls will let us know. Meanwhile, he has a small queue in the OP presently. I assume we're still planning on those being next.

Right now we're reviewing The Donkeys- Ride the Black Wave

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Lisnaholic

Yes, Ride The Black Wave is the current album. You're doing fine, Mindfulness! Hope you enjoy sharing opinions with us here.

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SGR

That's the one.

You've heard the Beastie's 'Paul's Boutique' before right? That's the next one up. Trollheart, our resident circus ringmaster for this club, will let us know when it's time to move on.

Trollheart

As I said to Lisnaholic on his first Saturday Six-Pack attempt, Mindfulness, good effort. You certainly need to give yourself more credit for your reviewing skills. I've seen reviews that weren't half that detailed or concise. Well done.

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