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| From | "floatingunder" <Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com> |
| Subject | Re: New Belle and Sebastian |
| Date | Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:09:49 -0000 |
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--- In audities@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Mathews" <kevin@...> wrote:
>
> Y'know, I have to confess that I had unconsciously decided to not
like Belle
> and Sebastian due to some of the hype that surrounded them but have
to say
> that I've changed my mind after listening to the new album, The Life
> Pursuit. I've posted my review up to www.powerofpop.com if any one
likes to
> know more...
I have only downloaded 3 songs off the new one via Emusic. Thus, I
admit, this isn't a fully informed opinion regarding the current disc.
FWIW: I really liked last years disc as it branched out from the prior
stuff (but I also have liked much of the prior albums too).
But to me, two of these songs are mining other groups influence a
little to close for comfort.
"The Blues are Still Blue"--I hear T.Rex big time.
"Song for Sunshine"--Sly and the Family Stone.
It's subject, I know, all bands have influences and so on, but these
songs while very listenable, just don't strike me as very inspired.
That said, I do think Belle and Sebastian need to expand on what they
are doing but I'm not sure this really works, for me. I get the
feeling I'm in the minority.
Again, I started with these tracks per reviews..I still need to dig
deeper.
Steve D.
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