I loved the intro and beginning drum-work in Wondering. But once the vocals came in I was a little disappointed in finding that pop-emo-punk whine thing. That thing where everyone tries to add some sort of accent on the way they pronounce everything the way Green Day started and Blink-182 pushed. It wasn't too far after that initial cringe with the vocals I had that it subsided. Perhaps they got better as I listened or they started to grow into my acceptance.
The instruments were very well played, I'd have to say. I enjoyed listening to the music more than anything. I think 'Something' would be my favorite alongside 'Revelations.'
Keep rockin on, guys.
I don't even know what it was that attracted me to give this album a listen, but I am very happy I did!
If these are only demos, I can't imagine what the final product would be!
Look, if you're going to say you're remixing anything, you should probably remix it.
Making a few electronic songs, naming them after songs made by the beatles, and calling it a remix is nothing short of a scam using their name to boost your plays.
When I first listened to the album, I was looking to listen to just instrumentals of 8-bit music. I was excited hearing the way "Sad Robot" started and dynamic use of guitars along with the chiptunes.
Once the singing started and I was thrown off. I wasn't expecting them and really didn't want to hear lyrics initially. As the song progressed, I found myself really liking the uses of vocoders etc.
I think I shivered with excitement the way "I Want to be a Machine" sounded, especially the way the beginning pulled me in.
I've enjoyed this album quite a bit more than any of your other works. I can't quite put my finger on why that is.
Perhaps it's the way Mouth of the Caveman was done. Or the overall grittier substance. Maybe the fact there was more tracks.
As much as I can say I appreciate what you're doing, it just turns out that I didn't entirely enjoy it.
The lyrical flow is really interesting to me. I'm still interested in hearing more from you if you do plan to make more music.
I must admit, I love your humble and self-deprecating explanation of this album in it's title. After listening to this, album, I really feel your not giving yourself enough credit for your brilliance.
Then again, if we all went around making music and thinking we're making the best stuff ever made...
At any rate, this album introduced me to Jamendo. That being said, thank you for showing to everyone free music can be really good too.
I'll have my cake and eat it with a side of ice cream.
I'd have to say I really took to "Strange Lines and Distances." The way I traveled through the music specifically on that track was enjoyable as well as the random thoughts/"lyrics" that were said.
Very trippy album and it's well worth a listen if you enjoy minimalism, spoken word, experimental, or ambiance.
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