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The Measure [SA]

Songs About People...and Fruit 'n Shit [12 inch]
2008
Don Giovanni

The Measure [SA] - Songs About People...and Fruit 'n Shit [12 inch] (Cover Artwork)


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Published on March 24th 2009

I've ignored the Measure's playful pop-punk for far too long. Lauren Measure's vocals always gave me this idea that the band somehow adapted the Plan-It-X sound to a full-on, inspired pop-punk sound, but one I couldn't really get into for whatever reason. Not like intentionally or whatever, but it's just how it sounded to me. Anyway, point being, Songs About People...and Fruit 'n Shit is a pretty bang-up job. I swear I'm not suddenly giving a shit because Mikey Erg is an official member.

The songs on Fruit 'n Shit simply sound more realized than the band ever really has. "Drunk by Noon" begins with an understated riff and Lauren giving a sort of emphasized murmur over the rolling action, with a full-on chorus that hits home hard. "Revisionist" delivers a great jolt of energy in the early goings while the minimalism and acoustic/electric dual approach of "How to Steal a Million" makes it a great centerpiece.

I'm not quite as stoked on the flipside of the record (though the melodic, rambled refrains of "Hello Bastards" are sweet), but this is still a generously packaged release with a lot of clear effort and care put in.

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    Posted by abracadaver on 2009-09-12 17:15:27
    My Score:

    Hnnnngh.

    Posted by Lmnndtlgrph on 2009-03-31 13:03:14

    also, what are you guys talking about "mikey ergs" songs?

    i don't think he wrote any of these songs and he definitely doesn't sing any of them.

    Posted by Lmnndtlgrph on 2009-03-31 13:02:14

    "the moment that you said yes" is a cover song.

    Posted by TahoeJeff on 2009-03-27 11:47:02

    I agree with the reviewer. I was never really able to get into any ot this band's previous releases. I really like this record though. The songs seem much better.

    Posted by danperrone on 2009-03-25 15:39:16

    i back new brunswick bands hard...but this band sucks

    Posted by ashtraymonument on 2009-03-25 14:38:36

    i meant the mikey erg songs dude.

    Posted by killdefenses on 2009-03-25 12:33:12
    My Score:

    "honestly, the mike songs drag this down."

    i'm almost 100% positive mike was long done with this band when these songs were written.

    Posted by mattramone on 2009-03-25 11:43:25

    Scotty, you have failed. Listen to "Union Pool," "The Moment That You Said Yes," and "The Revisionist" and get back to me.

    Posted by xote on 2009-03-25 06:01:55

    Not normally into this kind of stuff but I like some of their songs. I like girls voice.

    Posted by xshoutoutx on 2009-03-25 01:34:37
    My Score:

    good people... shitty band

    listen to the ergs!

    Posted by thesandwiches on 2009-03-24 20:36:57
    My Score:

    I've tried so hard to get into this band and it just won't work for me...Best Mikey band is The Unloveables by far.

    Posted by Torgo on 2009-03-24 17:01:04

    This wasn't reviewed yet? Weird. Good band, good release.

    Posted by Rastid on 2009-03-24 14:49:55
    My Score:

    ashtraymonument: totally agreed

    good, but i prefer their standard waits and measurements compilation

    Posted by ashtraymonument on 2009-03-24 13:34:31
    My Score:

    honestly, the mike songs drag this down.

    Lauren's songs are wonderful though.

    Posted by mattramone on 2009-03-24 12:34:34
    My Score:

    Shit yeah! This might be the best thing they've put out so far. My cat loves it. Winners all around!

    Posted by mikexdude on 2009-03-24 12:24:23

    Sadly underrated group. Great music.

    Posted by Aymor on 2009-03-24 12:09:52

    i love this record. one of my favorite Measure releases

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