newtrix1
05-27-2004, 07:31 AM
I requested a copy of CRSv9 from Jeff after reading all the positive comments posted regarding this comp. I'm only on my 2nd listen, but I figured I'd throw some initial comments up while they're still fresh in my mind. Overall, I'd say this collection is OK, a few songs did catch my interest. The track flow is very well done and the cover art is clever (great job Jeff!).
Back when the majority of reviews were posted, I did read who nominated which tracks, but in general I don't really recall the nominators, so this makes it a bit less stressful to review.
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CRSv9 - WHODUNNIT?
Artist - "Track" (Album)
1. Tiny Volcano - "Mary Goes Around" (Tiny Volcano) 4:34
2. Riddle of Steel - "Kissing In Secret" (Python) 5:06
3. American Analog Set - "Come Home Baby Julie, Come Home" (Promise of Love) 5:51
4. Mae - "Tisbury Lane" (previously unreleased) 5:44
5. Wrens - "Hopeless" (The Meadowlands) 5:09
6. Electrelane - "This Deed" (The Power Out) 3:24
7. +/- "Meglomania" (You Are Here) 3:50
8. Spiritualized - "She Kissed Me (It Felt Like A Hit)" (Amazing Grace) 3:29
9. Tantric - "The Chain" (After We Go) 4:22
10. Chain - "First Life" (Reconstruct) 4:40
11. RPWL - "Opel" (Stock) 5:13
12. Sun Kil Moon - "Si Paloma" (Ghosts of the Great Highway) 5:32
13. The Handsome Family "24 Hour Store" (Singing Bones) 4:53
14. Damien Rice - "Volcano" (O) 4:38
15. The Twilight Babies - "Orange & the Alabaster" (Middle of Something) 6:34
16. Julian Coryell - "Save Yourself" (Rock Star) 3:39
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Anyhoo, on with the review. I use my typical Y/N & ? system:
1) N my lack of appreciation for power-pop is well documented, this track is no exception
2) Y? Like it, maybe a grower, we'll see.
3) N? Starts out OK, but it never really catches on for me. It slowly builds pace and I think the artist intended to reel the listener in as this one goes along, but it sorta had the opposite effect on me.
4) ? Neither here-nor-there, just a nice tune. Guitar work is the most enjoyable part.
5) ? Nice segue. Another highly praised RR band that just doesn't grab me. I borrowed this album from a buddy but wasn't able to get excited about anything on it. I don't dislike them, just not much pulling back for repeat listens. Maybe I'm just in a musical slump of sorts, as this happens with a lot of new material these days.
6) N Nada
7) Y? Kind cool, yeah, definitely interested in this band.
8) Y * An upbeat rocker! Yes, this is highly needed here. Surely my favorite track thus far.
9) ? Aha! Now I see where all that bashing came from, it's sure an easy song to skewer. I won't go seeking this band out, however, this track does serve to keep the comp from being too pretentious and that's worth something.
10) N Wanders too close to bad hair band material, it's about 4 1/2 minutes too long.
11) Y OK, I'm on the bandwagon with this one. Very nice, is the whole album good?
12) Y * Wow, I'm not generally a fan of instrumental music, but this is a great track. Very "happy" sound without being sappy at all. Excellent Sunday morning cuppa-coffee stuff. My 2nd favorite of the disc.
13) N noop, sorry contributor, but this one surpasses "The Chain" as the comp dud for me. Next...
14) Y Nice melodious duet. Bonus points for the cello.
15) Y Too bad this one's buried at the end of the mix, 'cause I'm running out of words, so I'll just say I like it...a lot.
16) Y? Didn't like this one until I focused on the lyrics, great harsh biting stuff which contrasts the happy-go-lucky song structure.
Sorry for the late review peeps. The artists which garnered the most interest for me were:
The Twilight Babies, RPWL, Sun Kil Moon, Spiritualized.
Possibly maybe: Riddle of Steel and +/-
thanks again Jeff.
Back when the majority of reviews were posted, I did read who nominated which tracks, but in general I don't really recall the nominators, so this makes it a bit less stressful to review.
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CRSv9 - WHODUNNIT?
Artist - "Track" (Album)
1. Tiny Volcano - "Mary Goes Around" (Tiny Volcano) 4:34
2. Riddle of Steel - "Kissing In Secret" (Python) 5:06
3. American Analog Set - "Come Home Baby Julie, Come Home" (Promise of Love) 5:51
4. Mae - "Tisbury Lane" (previously unreleased) 5:44
5. Wrens - "Hopeless" (The Meadowlands) 5:09
6. Electrelane - "This Deed" (The Power Out) 3:24
7. +/- "Meglomania" (You Are Here) 3:50
8. Spiritualized - "She Kissed Me (It Felt Like A Hit)" (Amazing Grace) 3:29
9. Tantric - "The Chain" (After We Go) 4:22
10. Chain - "First Life" (Reconstruct) 4:40
11. RPWL - "Opel" (Stock) 5:13
12. Sun Kil Moon - "Si Paloma" (Ghosts of the Great Highway) 5:32
13. The Handsome Family "24 Hour Store" (Singing Bones) 4:53
14. Damien Rice - "Volcano" (O) 4:38
15. The Twilight Babies - "Orange & the Alabaster" (Middle of Something) 6:34
16. Julian Coryell - "Save Yourself" (Rock Star) 3:39
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Anyhoo, on with the review. I use my typical Y/N & ? system:
1) N my lack of appreciation for power-pop is well documented, this track is no exception
2) Y? Like it, maybe a grower, we'll see.
3) N? Starts out OK, but it never really catches on for me. It slowly builds pace and I think the artist intended to reel the listener in as this one goes along, but it sorta had the opposite effect on me.
4) ? Neither here-nor-there, just a nice tune. Guitar work is the most enjoyable part.
5) ? Nice segue. Another highly praised RR band that just doesn't grab me. I borrowed this album from a buddy but wasn't able to get excited about anything on it. I don't dislike them, just not much pulling back for repeat listens. Maybe I'm just in a musical slump of sorts, as this happens with a lot of new material these days.
6) N Nada
7) Y? Kind cool, yeah, definitely interested in this band.
8) Y * An upbeat rocker! Yes, this is highly needed here. Surely my favorite track thus far.
9) ? Aha! Now I see where all that bashing came from, it's sure an easy song to skewer. I won't go seeking this band out, however, this track does serve to keep the comp from being too pretentious and that's worth something.
10) N Wanders too close to bad hair band material, it's about 4 1/2 minutes too long.
11) Y OK, I'm on the bandwagon with this one. Very nice, is the whole album good?
12) Y * Wow, I'm not generally a fan of instrumental music, but this is a great track. Very "happy" sound without being sappy at all. Excellent Sunday morning cuppa-coffee stuff. My 2nd favorite of the disc.
13) N noop, sorry contributor, but this one surpasses "The Chain" as the comp dud for me. Next...
14) Y Nice melodious duet. Bonus points for the cello.
15) Y Too bad this one's buried at the end of the mix, 'cause I'm running out of words, so I'll just say I like it...a lot.
16) Y? Didn't like this one until I focused on the lyrics, great harsh biting stuff which contrasts the happy-go-lucky song structure.
Sorry for the late review peeps. The artists which garnered the most interest for me were:
The Twilight Babies, RPWL, Sun Kil Moon, Spiritualized.
Possibly maybe: Riddle of Steel and +/-
thanks again Jeff.