Colour Coded Album Reviews

333 · 05-29-2009, 12:25 AM

I'm sure you've plenty of red, and I'm sure I've suggested a red one already, but take this anyway.

Roygbiv · 05-29-2009, 07:26 AM

there's never too many suggestions : )
cued.

Roygbiv · 05-29-2009, 08:23 AM

VIOLET
YOU’RE A WOMAN, I’M A MACHINE DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979

What we have here is a balls-out party album; if you have any illusions of it being anything else, you already don’t get the point. This duo plays heavy party punk music loud, and then louder, and only with a bass guitar and drums.

Comparisons to The White Stripes are inevitable, so let’s get this out of the way right away: The White Stripe’s single “Blue Orchid” does sound a bit like DFA’s “Romantic Rights,” and they do play radio friendly, densely stacked, arena sized music despite their relative lack of band members. They can better be compared with No Age in terms of influence, DIY approach and crunchy, powerful sound. Except, No Age’s sound is smothering, whereas DFA’s is rhythmic. The point is that there are comparisons, but DFA is always something else.

As a party album, it definitely does not fail. From “Turn it Out” all the way to “Sexy Results,” you’ll probably be jumping around, certainly be banging your head, and possibly winded by the thick, no bull****, Thrash-sounding bass guitar. There are slightly more subdued moments in the album, namely the end segment of “Blood on our Hands” and the relatively slower “Black History Month,” but being smack in the middle, these moments work great as breaks between the first half and latter half of the album.

“Serious listens” will depend entirely on how great an achievement you believe the bass guitar as Thrash guitar is, or if you need a dose of unfiltered musical power. In any case, if you can get your hands on the album, do listen to it. This is the last album by DFA, as the duo have since split to create two completely different kinds of music.

ROMANTIC RIGHTS

7.8

simplephysics · 05-29-2009, 01:05 PM

Very raw and sexy album. They picked up quite a following with this one and rightfully so, it's a perfect 'dude' album. What do you think of their solo material? I only have Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains and I don't think much of it to be honest, and I've never heard anything by MSTRKRFT.

Roygbiv · 05-30-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadnaught

Very raw and sexy album. They picked up quite a following with this one and rightfully so, it's a perfect 'dude' album. What do you think of their solo material? I only have Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains and I don't think much of it to be honest, and I've never heard anything by MSTRKRFT.

I don't like Sebastian Graniger's stuff. I think it's too generic for a man of his talent. MSTRKRFT is alright - trumped completely by Toronto electronic heavy-hitters Crystal Castles.

jackhammer · 05-29-2009, 01:15 PM

Yeah it's a solid album. I have had the MSTRKRFT album on my hard drive for over a year and not played it

sidewinder · 05-29-2009, 01:33 PM

I liked that DFA 1979 album when it came out, but I think I quickly got bored with it. About time for another listen, I suppose.

jacklovezhimself · 05-29-2009, 02:27 PM

damn this is an amazing review.
thanks for doing the Go! Team album (one of my favorites)
and the DFA 1979 album.
I'm excited to see what the verdict is for Rather Ripped.

Roygbiv · 05-30-2009, 10:12 AM

RED
ADVENTURE TELEVISION

Television put themselves in a tough spot after their masterpiece debut LP “Marquee Moon”: What music will you make when you explored the pinnacles of your talent on your first go-round? If Marquee Moon was ground breaking, if it split the Earth into valleys and grooves, then Adventure fills those valleys with cement. In other words, it’s a fine companion to Marquee Moon, but it’s not as reckless as its older brother.

In fact, “Adventure” is so musically reserved, if it weren’t for Tom Verlaine’s easily recognizable vocals you wouldn’t think it’s the same band. I can’t think of a better example than Adventure and Marquee Moon as two albums in a band’s discography that should switch titles. Marquee Moon conjures the image for a sombre night, an image perfect for the predominantly subdued songs on Adventure, whereas Marquee Moon’s songs are more exploratory, and it’s 10 minute centerpiece is a journey onto itself. But that’s just a futile fantasy, so let’s focus on what we’ve got already.

Adventure is more roots rock than garage rock. The spiraling guitar work is still present, albeit anemic compared to Marquee Moon. It’s not a bad album, don’t get me wrong; it’s catchy as hell. But listen to Marquee Moon first, please. I recommend it so greatly that the Youtube video at the end of this review is actually a song from Marquee Moon.

MARQUEE MOON

8.0

sidewinder · 05-30-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the review. I've had Marquee Moon for about 3-4 years and play it on occasion, each time it grows on me. The last time, I got curious about their other work, and obviously Adventure is the next step. Still haven't gotten it though.

05-29-2009, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	there's never too many suggestions : ) cued. __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

05-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	VIOLET YOU’RE A WOMAN, I’M A MACHINE DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 What we have here is a balls-out party album; if you have any illusions of it being anything else, you already don’t get the point. This duo plays heavy party punk music loud, and then louder, and only with a bass guitar and drums. Comparisons to The White Stripes are inevitable, so let’s get this out of the way right away: The White Stripe’s single “Blue Orchid” does sound a bit like DFA’s “Romantic Rights,” and they do play radio friendly, densely stacked, arena sized music despite their relative lack of band members. They can better be compared with No Age in terms of influence, DIY approach and crunchy, powerful sound. Except, No Age’s sound is smothering, whereas DFA’s is rhythmic. The point is that there are comparisons, but DFA is always something else. As a party album, it definitely does not fail. From “Turn it Out” all the way to “Sexy Results,” you’ll probably be jumping around, certainly be banging your head, and possibly winded by the thick, no bull**, Thrash-sounding bass guitar. There are slightly more subdued moments in the album, namely the end segment of “Blood on our Hands” and the relatively slower “Black History Month,” but being smack in the middle, these moments work great as breaks between the first half and latter half of the album. “Serious listens” will depend entirely on how great an achievement you believe the bass guitar as Thrash guitar is, or if you need a dose of unfiltered musical power. In any case, if you can get your hands on the album, do listen to it. This is the last album by DFA, as the duo have since split to create two completely different kinds of music. ROMANTIC RIGHTS 7.8 __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE** Last edited by Roygbiv; 05-30-2009 at 12:11 AM.

05-29-2009, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Yeah it's a solid album. I have had the MSTRKRFT album on my hard drive for over a year and not played it __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-29-2009, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I liked that DFA 1979 album when it came out, but I think I quickly got bored with it. About time for another listen, I suppose. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-29-2009, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
jacklovezhimself five years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,248	damn this is an amazing review. thanks for doing the Go! Team album (one of my favorites) and the DFA 1979 album. I'm excited to see what the verdict is for Rather Ripped. __________________

05-29-2009, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	I'm sure you've plenty of red, and I'm sure I've suggested a red one already, but take this anyway.

05-30-2009, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	RED ADVENTURE TELEVISION Television put themselves in a tough spot after their masterpiece debut LP “Marquee Moon”: What music will you make when you explored the pinnacles of your talent on your first go-round? If Marquee Moon was ground breaking, if it split the Earth into valleys and grooves, then Adventure fills those valleys with cement. In other words, it’s a fine companion to Marquee Moon, but it’s not as reckless as its older brother. In fact, “Adventure” is so musically reserved, if it weren’t for Tom Verlaine’s easily recognizable vocals you wouldn’t think it’s the same band. I can’t think of a better example than Adventure and Marquee Moon as two albums in a band’s discography that should switch titles. Marquee Moon conjures the image for a sombre night, an image perfect for the predominantly subdued songs on Adventure, whereas Marquee Moon’s songs are more exploratory, and it’s 10 minute centerpiece is a journey onto itself. But that’s just a futile fantasy, so let’s focus on what we’ve got already. Adventure is more roots rock than garage rock. The spiraling guitar work is still present, albeit anemic compared to Marquee Moon. It’s not a bad album, don’t get me wrong; it’s catchy as hell. But listen to Marquee Moon first, please. I recommend it so greatly that the Youtube video at the end of this review is actually a song from Marquee Moon. MARQUEE MOON 8.0 __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

05-30-2009, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Thanks for the review. I've had Marquee Moon for about 3-4 years and play it on occasion, each time it grows on me. The last time, I got curious about their other work, and obviously Adventure is the next step. Still haven't gotten it though. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.