Mini-Review The Song Above You

Charlemagne · 11-01-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I could understand that if you were really into hardcore or something, but how is a 5:30 long folk song any different? No disrespect intended...

Well it had vocals, or at least significant vocals, meaningful lyrics, and more interesting instrumentation and harmonies. Also instrumentals just aren't my thing. Sorry

I really liked that song bob, I liked how it progressively built up to that great ending and I liked how the vocalist still had power at the end without resorting to screaming. I think I'll check them out. 8.5/10

Queen Boo · 11-02-2010, 10:08 AM

I liked it a lot. Multi-layered. Sad. 9/10

bob. · 11-02-2010, 10:14 AM

i honestly feel someone would have to try and not like this song

...9/10

sidewinder · 11-02-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PAVEMENT SAW

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Originally Posted by bob.

i honestly feel someone would have to try and not like this song

...9/10

That is pretty good. The beginning of the actual song reminds me of Misfits' "Skulls". And the beginning of the sample reminds me of one used by Skinny Puppy in "Stairs and Flowers" - "what do you mean what happened, I just slipped down these damn stairs".

Queen Boo · 11-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Woo, you guys liked it.

I've always sort of hated that sample. Its so random.
"DURRRH, I'M ABRAHAM LINCOLN."
Shut up.

sidewinder · 11-02-2010, 10:47 AM

It's the sample before the Abraham Lincoln one that I'm talking about ("Where the hell are you? Get up"). The rest is a bit dumb, yeah.

What album would you recommend by these guys? I just checked out clips for Tut Tut Now Shake Ya Butt, where this song appears. I'm not sure it would have appealed to me had I not heard this song in its entirety.

Queen Boo · 11-02-2010, 11:06 AM

Weird, I only have Tut Tut too. I'll check out other Japanther stuff and get back to you. I think Violent & Funky is a diehard though so ask him.

Charlemagne · 11-02-2010, 11:20 AM

I posted that cover before in this thread! I do like Tut Tut (although those 9+ minute story things get on my nerves) and I do want to check out their other stuff,

@bob: Not really my style, the vocals kind of irritated me and it has this really acid/trippy feel that I don't really know if I like or not. I'll go 5.5/10

TheFolkslave · 11-02-2010, 11:49 AM

^ Not really my cup of tea but it wasn't that bad. I just didn't enjoy it that much 5/10

Telephasic · 11-02-2010, 12:05 PM

Hmm, reminds me of Nick Cave. I do think it's a tad boring and I don't like the vocals. 5/10

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	It's the sample before the Abraham Lincoln one that I'm talking about ("Where the hell are you? Get up"). The rest is a bit dumb, yeah. What album would you recommend by these guys? I just checked out clips for Tut Tut Now Shake Ya Butt, where this song appears. I'm not sure it would have appealed to me had I not heard this song in its entirety. __________________ 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.

11-02-2010, 11:20 AM	#238 (permalink)
Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	I posted that cover before in this thread! I do like Tut Tut (although those 9+ minute story things get on my nerves) and I do want to check out their other stuff, @bob: Not really my style, the vocals kind of irritated me and it has this really acid/trippy feel that I don't really know if I like or not. I'll go 5.5/10 __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm

11-02-2010, 11:49 AM	#239 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	^ Not really my cup of tea but it wasn't that bad. I just didn't enjoy it that much 5/10 __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.

11-02-2010, 12:05 PM	#240 (permalink)
Telephasic Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 112	Hmm, reminds me of Nick Cave. I do think it's a tad boring and I don't like the vocals. 5/10 __________________ I am the one who loves changing from nothing to one