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Rating: THE REVIEW
I stopped listening to pseudo-punk bands that do everything with the same three chords.
I have nothing against them, but I swear I've stopped.
I told myself, "Come on, there are so many territories to explore: post-rock, jazz psychedelia, art-noise; why are you still wasting time with three chords?".
I quit, like quitting smoking, so I have the right to one last cigarette... and I have the right to enjoy one last "three-chord" band. I chose Dover.
The Flame is the fifth album by the four Iberians, deeply loved in their homeland and almost unknown in the rest of the world. The four previous works are soaked in that alternative/grunge/stomping style that owes so much to Nirvana but, in the end, just a little.
As soon as track #1 starts (also the title track and first single, hooray for creativity), I'm a bit disappointed, but wait, have they also turned to the garage trend? Ah, okay... it was just an intro, the rest of the song runs like a train, but it's a train always in their style. The following "27 Years" and "Leave Me Alone" clarify the point; even though the drum breaks have become more frequent and the two guitars flutter a bit more than before, it is still their healthy adolescent alternative, stuff to pogo to, stuff to get drunk in the street and vomit on the sidewalk at 4 in the morning.
Why do I still like them so much?
By track #8, I understand the reason, and I come to terms with it, in fact (oh well, with no shame) I get moved: the raw and bare voice of Cristina Llanos has this strange effect on me, she screams and murmurs with the same anger inside; if you have never heard how much malice can be within a whisper, listen to "Someone Else's Bed" and perhaps you won't spit in my eye after reading this review.
Now that I understand the reason for my unhealthy passion for this little group of rockers from Madrid, I can also enjoy the rest of the CD, nodding my head to Die For Rock n'Roll, hopping with One Black Day, and finally lying on the carpet smoking the last cigarette with All My Money.
Had I quit?
I've changed my mind.
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Summary by Bot
The reviewer revisits their old love for punk bands through Dover's fifth album, 'The Flame.' Despite initial reservations, the album's raw energy and distinctive vocals win them over. Grounded in alternative and grunge influences with hints of garage, the record captures the youthful spirit of rebellion. Cristina Llanos' vocal delivery particularly moves the reviewer, providing the album with a powerful emotional depth. Ultimately, the album rekindles the reviewer's passion for this style of music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 The Flame (02:23)
I can't believe that I tried
to freeze your heart
had to clean the mess
and to keep my lucky start
I can stay in bed all I want
'Cause I got you and your love boy!
you're doing me so harm
I knew that you would never leave me
wasted my time, no!
won't do that no more
I knew that you would never leave me
I can't believe that I thought
I saw your ghost
I've been losing sleep
I can stay in bed all I want
'Cause I got you and your love boy!
you're doing me so harm
I knew that you would never leave me
wasted my time, no!
won't do that no more
I knew that you would never leave me
04 My Fault (02:24)
Sooner or later
you'll find him again
and he's pretty
and you're not
thank you so much!!
you're a doll!
Didn't you notice that she had
hear coat on
maybe she went out
you've been talking way too loud
Oh! sister, don't give'em all you got
oh! so close! they have to be mine
and I'll wait for you in the dark
sooner...
didn't you notice...
07 Honest (03:37)
Honest??? I don't think you heard me
It's not that you have to do it
It's simply my comend
I know (you) have been very busy
You don't have the right to do this!
You're stupid like all your friends
It's you and your goddamn cowboys
You have been so annoying
I'm cutting you off again
It's true I tried to ignore you
But you look kinda slutty
I bet that you think I care
Honest??? I don't think you like me
And I just don't like you either
And maybe it's for the best
I know have been very busy
You don't have the right to do this!
You're bossy like all the rest
It's you and your goddamn cowboys
You have been so annoying
I'm cutting you off again
It's true I tried to ignore you
But you look kinda slutty
I bet that you think I care
I bet you do! I bet you do!
09 Die for Rock & Roll (02:36)
How could I know it would rain
Need someone to blame
Sorry for those who paid to see
me play
And there'll be no starlight again
(Will) you call me today?
Your only job was to keep me
awake
Everybody danced
I was laying on the floor
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
Had another chance
just the night before
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
How could I know you'd be late
You're perfect to blame
Sorry her majesty lost all her hair
and there'll be no crying again
(Will) you call me today?
Your only job was to keep
me awake
Everybody danced
I was laying on the floor
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
Had another chance
just the night before
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
Give me your hand
Leave me alone
I got a new friend and everybody knows
Hating your face
Was that too much?
I swear I'll make you anyone
Everybody danced
I was laying on the floor
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
had another chance
just the night before
I was ready to die for Rock & Roll
Dover
Dover is a Spanish rock band from Madrid formed by sisters Cristina and Amparo Llanos with Jesús Antúnez and Álvaro Díez. They recorded several English-language albums and became best known in Spain and parts of Europe for a 90s alternative/grunge sound.02 Reviews
