| The
Review |
It's a friendlier version of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
interspersed with Enya, Bjork, and Evanescence. While we've
heard comparisons like these before, this is far from a revised
draft or rehash. It's gloom, doom, and glam, much in tune
with their prior efforts. However, these songs are substantially
more progressive. In a couple places, they're also a pinch
heavier.
Without getting an overzealous urge to work in elements
for the very sake of it, they somehow find the time for flutes,
violins, and other various classical instruments. It has vitality,
verve, and an alternative vibe. While restrained in an angst-filled
bubble, through its duration, it's virtually on the verge
of popping. The bass in particular froths, fizzes, and gurgles.
"Shame," "Falling," and "Not A Sound" are the haunting
highlights, but in actuality, they're all good. Truthfully,
it's of little worth to pick apart these pieces, because this
rig is properly weighted and balanced. The wheels on the rim
go round and round without all that much bouncing. As a result,
there is negligible strain on the suspension.
Between the amorous arrangements, damn good drumming,
and passionate singing, this is their best effort to date,
exceeding what I thought to be their potential. Like this
review, this release is short, but sweet.
Rating: 4/5
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