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DeRank ™: 2,74

DeAge™ : 7699 days • Here since 12 may 2005

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14 jun 08

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clearly, we have different ears. Fugazi have never suffered from the horror (? I'm not sure how to spell it) of emptiness that has ruined ToD. Rather than How Near How Far, I find the vibe of Heart in the Hand of Matter to be more new wave, with a voice that can remind one of Bono before he became Sinatra. The sugary parts I see in the last two songs, which partially foreshadow the decline of the subsequent work. I certainly cannot consider pieces like Monsoon and Homage, just to name two, on par with molasses.

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14 jun 08

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14 jun 08

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@ Lux: I don't see much of a connection between Fugazi and (these) ToD; while the former operate at a cerebral level, in addition to their impact (also bolstered by a very solid rhythm section, with Joe Lally at the forefront), the latter only engage (limited to this CD) at a straightforward, head-on attack level, with an entirely gut-driven attitude, if you know what I mean. If I had to find a similarity, I would mention Sonic Youth, if only for their use of tuning guitars in unusual keys. The comparison to a band like the Killers seems unfair to me, maybe it could apply to their later works, but not to this one.

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13 jun 08

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let's remember them as they were: (watch out for the spaces)

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13 jun 08

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Vortex, my comment was referring to the album as a whole, not to the specific song in question (which remains one of my all-time favorites); I reiterate that Trail of Dead are excellent up to this album (the previous one is pretty good too), but for an overall evaluation, I also have to consider the modest albums they released afterward (Worlds Apart was the disappointment of 2005, and regarding So Divided, it's better to keep it under wraps). Given all this, my 4/5 (which in decimals would be a nice eight, huh) is entirely justified. Kudos to Trell's comment :)

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13 jun 08

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One of the most beautiful albums listened to in this decade, featuring at least one track of absolute greatness (Another Morning Stoner), whose value, however, is diminished due to the subsequent albums. After the departure of bassist Neil Busch, they lost a lot in terms of impact (especially live). At the same time, Conrad Keeley's "baroque" vein has taken over (even on this album; just listen to Relative Ways and the title track to realize it).

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Quintet The Apocalypse Inside Of An Orange

11 jun 08

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Nice review. If only he could find the sense of measure in what he does, we would be talking about one of the greatest musicians of the last few decades.

Paolo Sorrentino Il Divo

11 jun 08

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I haven't seen the movie, but I'm sure it will arrive in Belgium sooner or later. Paolo reminds me of that minister who said we must learn to coexist with the mafia.