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One step forward, two backwards.
on March 1, 2009
Posted by: Number736
from Massachusetts
*sigh*
What can i say about Cursive's new release "Mama, I'm Swollen"? It's not their worst...that's a start.
What can i say about Cursive's new release "Mama, I'm Swollen"? It's not their worst...that's a start.
The album opens with the very forgettable "In The Now"...and that's how the album continues. Forgettable.
There are a few tracks (see "from the hips") that would fit in much better with Kasher's side project, "The Good Life" and there are a few catchy guitar lines that almost scream genious but never quite get there.
The last song, "what have i done?" is actually one of the better songs and i wish it was the first song on the album. It is about how now that he's grown up and happy, he has nothing to write about...and he let what he thought was his worst years go by him.
That's what this album SHOULD have been about: an aging songwriter past his prime...because that's what he is. Kasher is MUCH better at examining himself and his relationships than he is the outside world. If he continued that theme then i think it could have been a much more inspired album.
The album is sparatic. Doesn't flow from start to finish. And is uninspired...Kind of like this review.
What Cursive really needs is a producer to keep them on track and help shape the album. Because the flow is just awful and the songs are some of the most uninspired i've heard in years.
4/10
Better than happy hollow...but not by much.
Better than happy hollow...but not by much.
Good try Kasher...You'll get 'em next time... maybe
What's great about it: Better than Happy Hollow
What's not so great: Uninspired, short, and doesn't flow. Forgetable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Brining the music of the TV show to your stereo.
on September 10, 2007
Posted by: Number736
from Massachusetts
This cd bring the magic of New Zealands forth most popular comedy folk duo to your stereo, from both a live performance and from the studio. The studio tracks were well produced and improved uppn the recordings you heear in their cult HBO television show. The only dissapointing part of this album is the absence of a studio recording of "The Most Beautiful Girl In The Room" and "Robots", although, the magic of their live material still gets captured nicely. A catchy cd, and New Zealand humor that should be added to your collection for the price alone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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