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The Airborne Toxic Event [CD]

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Explosive debut

on August 7, 2008

Posted by: MykesReview

from Washington, DC

The best new group debut I've heard in a decade at least. The lyrics are on a par with U2, the rollicking melodies are fresh. The band is tight and plays with passion, too. The wordplay of the lyrics is clever and sharp. "Wishing Well" has a cascade of lines that add to the sense of a coin falling and falling down the dark well, along with the person's hopes and dreams. "Sometime Around Midnight" (it's NOT "Something Around Midnight" as Best Buy now lists the title), is an amazing song. There's no chorus at all, just a building expression of lovelorn pain by the jilted character who meets his ex unexpectedly in a bar late at night. The mood and imagery of the song are outstanding. "Innocence" and "Gasoline" are two other terrific songs. The band is touring now -- catch them if you can, because they are even better live.

What's great about it: Strong songwriting, arrangements, smart lyrics

What's not so great: Missing great tune from their indie EP, The Girls in their Summer Dresses

I would recommend this to a friend!

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