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| The MermenA Glorious Lethal Euphoria1995 Mesa
Review by: Wentz_Equals_Death See others by this writer Preview & Buy (link) Only registered users can post comments Published on June 30th 2009
At the risk of sounding low-brow with my introduction, allow me to say: This album is totally totally sweet. If I had never heard this, but were trying to explain it to myself, I'd say, “Imagine if Pelican were surfers instead of metalheads.” Lazy, yes, but also right on if I do say so myself. Hey, thanks, I thought so too. It's instrumental, somewhat experimental (Sonic Youth?) surf-influenced pop/rock/punk music played at various tempos with varying levels of ambiance and atmosphere throughout. Like the ocean itself, it’s soothing, meandering and pensive at moments; other times it’s a speedy, dissonant wash of noisy heat. Production-wise, it certainly sounds just as fresh and huge today as it must have in 1995.
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Get everything the Mermen have ever recorded. Their talent, melody and feeling is as deep as the oceans that inspire them. Sounds good. I'm going to have to check this out. Will report back in 4 years. peoplewhodontliketheirreviews.org aw man i was hoping this actually wouldn't get published... i think it's a poorly written review but at least you get the point -- buy this! |