Quote Originally Posted by Davey View Post
Yea, I like it a lot, but I have read many extremely negative comments about it from some of her fans, mostly regarding the beat box backings and semi-rap delivery in some of the songs. It's actually a pretty adventurous record overall, and admittedly I didn't like it all that much at first myself, but my reaction was mainly to the bad sound and pumped up bass on the MP3. Turns out the CD sounds just the same with lots of heavy compression, clipping, and exaggerated bass. Oh well, reports have the vinyl sounding far better.

Love "Manhattan" big time, that might be the most surprising one for me, with just the beat box and toy piano synth backing, the occasional real (I think) drum flurry way in the background, and her multi-tracked voice guiding the way. Like most of her music, it doesn't say much, but I love the way she says it.

No, it isn't gonna replace Moon Pix and You Are Free as one of my favorites, but lots to like. It's still a shame that the CD sounds so bad. I'm sure Chan is responsible for some of it, especially regarding the production choices, but I doubt she had much (if any) of a hand in the CD mastering.

Off topic, but have you heard the new one from Django Django? Don't know if it got a US release yet, but it's some fun stuff. Mentioned it in another thread, but it's got some of that Super Furry Animals indietronica charm. Slosh would probably enjoy it too.
Yeah, I have that one and liked it quite a bit. Similar feel to something like the Drums or even The Dodos. Mainly focused on fun with an almost video game sound track sound. Feel good music and lord knows I like to feel good!