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I won't rate it because IK don't believe in it but I'd say the album isn't
strong enough all the way. I also noticed that the lyrics sound very uninspired sometimes ( Reena). My standout tracks would be :
Incinerate : the melody is neat but most of all, I like the sound of the guitars
D Y B I R? : best lyrics
Jams run free : my favorite song, maybe the only one that brings in new musical ideas ( instrumental section ), plus the bass part is better than average SY bass playing( I have to admit I'm not a huge Kim fan, she could use a little more technique IMO )
Rats : Lee is directly inspired by a band whose name I can't remember
Turquoise boy : song that succeeds in all aspects where heather angel failed (both use same harmonic progressions in the beginning).
The downside to this are these songs :
What a waste : ok but sounds like a filler
the neutral : what happened ?
Overall I like this album more than EJSTNS and Dirty and Goo but it kinda pales in comparison with the last 2 releases, of course in my not so humble opinion. They could've used Jim in a song or 2, especially in Pink steam that sounds like it's been inspired by 'Stones'. The big disappointment for me is the fact that they didn't explore the jazzy directions they jammed towards in the previous LP ( I'm thinking Rain on Tin, unmade bed ).
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