Firstly, I have to say i have never heard of "dubstep" so if this is "Dubstep" then brilliant.
However, I can't help but think that this sits quite nicely in the same camp as Deep Forest and possibly Enigma, very ambient chill with deep bass and samples/ chanting (Archangel)
That's not to say this album isn't good - it's brilliant, have had it on constant repeat for a few days now,
Brought up on TB1, I have to admit to bias but without doubt this is joyous music which lifts the spirits and makes one glad to be alive. Sit back and enjoy!
Great hooks, real passion, no holding back - sounds good so far! I'd never heard of the Gaslight Anthem until the other night, when I stumbled across them whilst band surfing. I was immediately grabbed by the title track, "The 59 SOund", which absolutely screams along. It's not alone; there aren't too many weak moments, and there is a huge amount of promise and power on display here.
I suspect this is not their "great" album: they sound to me like they are still refining the sound, gaining confidence, as sometimes perhaps they come across as - strange as it sounds - almost over-enthusiastic, brimming over with too much energy and too many ideas.
I'm already looking forward to their next effort, and most of all to seeing them ... Read More:
>>More Details
I'll admit that I shyed away from this album initially since it's not the genre of music I'd usually listen to but after one listen I couldn't have been more impressed.
The lyrics are clever and original; the melodies catchy and her voice is simply stunning.
Not a day has passed where I have failed to give at least one track on this album a listen and it's hard to stop when the songs are just so magical and captivating!
I love each and every song on the album but I think "Ghosts", "Captain and The Hourglass", "Failure" and "My Manic and I" are just that little bit extra special. Would also highly recommend giving "New Romantic" (which isn't on the album) a listen if you haven't done so already.
I cannot improve on some of the comments already made. This is a very pleasing piece of work -thoughtful, engaging and unpretentious. I take my hat off to him - this is the same man whose frenetic electric guitar solo on "Because the Night" in his Springsteen and the E-Street Band role is up the with the best. To go from that superlativee stadium rock to this exquisite collection deserves a lot of credit
>>More Details
Ok, where to start? Well let's take this in two part;
Lyrically, this album is genius. There are stories both serious, yet heart warming, and prompts further thought. Seriously, this should be winning awards.
Musically... I have no idea what to make of it. Some is pretty good, but a lot is not mixed properly, and jars with the flow of the vocals with semi hip-hop, electro beats that sound pretty unrefined almost as if they have been lifted from an 8 yr old sampler CD of 80's noises.
Still, for a first effort this pretty good, and is carried but the lyricist.
I hope the subsequent efforts are better balanced.
>>More Details
I have just bought this reissued and expanded album. Room to Roam had always been my least favourite Waterboys album but I have really enjoyed this. I have played and played raggle Taggle Gypsy Live version till my family have threatened me with sharp implements.
If you liked this first time round you'll love it this time; if you didn't you may just surprise yourself. If you've never heard it before, give it a go. If you are new to Waterboys probably try This is the Sea or Fishermans Blues first
>>More Details