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Posted by Tax Dodger on November 5, 2001, 7:45 am The album promises much from the start, and I have to say in the whole it delivers. From the simple beginnings of 'Strange' you know it is going to be something different. The album then build's slowly through each track and peaks with my personal favourite 'On Your Side'. From there it slowly takes you down through the last few tracks to end with the aptly named 'Last Song'. Individually the tracks all hold their own but apart from the aforementioned 'On Your Side' the other high points are 'In Loco Parentis' and 'Nervous'. It's been in my car now for nearly a week now and on the rare occassions I've given lifts it has peaked interest with only a few tracks played which proves the all round appeal of it. Now, this isn't to say the album is perfect. I have to be honest and say I don't feel the album ends well. 'We Don't Need You Know' has to be in my opinion the weakest track, and 'Fire Will Eat Us' although is good just doesn't quite fit with the rest of the album. 'The Last Song' does reclaim it a bit but by then I think the damage is done. In an nutshell (visions of Austin Powers spring to mind) it is a good album, but sadly could have been great. I just hope someone in the big world of A&R listens to it and decides to prove me wrong. The band deserve success if not just for the effort and pure originality of the album. Now, when are you starting work on the second album ?
Well, I have had the chance to listen to the album a few times now and therefore feel I can give a fair and balanced review ...
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