There is a darker atmosphere on this album that was only hinted at on the band's previous releases. Bizarrely, it doesn't make the album sound dated at all, the band has merely infused these influences with its own 21st century sensibilities, taking back the production reigns for, arguably, their strongest album.
While there are still rock bursts of guitars, bass, and drums, the Australian trio of Kav Temperley , Joel Quartermain , and Stuart MacLeod show a heavier reliance on keyboards here, which is apparent from the opening lines of "Comfort You" until the final sustained piano notes of closing track "How Does It Feel.
In spite of the dark mood of the album, it doesn't sink to a depressing level, as the energy of the music keeps it listenable and enjoyable. Songs like "Suicide Girl" and "Breaking Up" offer the opportunity to sing along in spite of the bleak imagery of the words. The only major misstep is the pointless "Reprise" which, as the name suggests, is just a slow instrumental reprise of "Comfort You," a track that only has three lines of repeated lyrics.
Eskimo Joe have yet to deliver the album they are capable of making the band's strength seems to be singles , but overall it's worth a listen. Though some of the material isn't instantly memorable, there is a lot of lyrical depth and a definite sense of attack and structure -- something which was missing from their first two releases.
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But when I listen to it I still think I'm going to assume its about the London bombings. Some other guy described it as a "lighters-in-the-air, handkerchief-to-the-eye, unashamed balled for the masses" kinda song - I couldn't agree more.
General Comment I heard an interview on the radio with one of the band members and apparently the girl he liked had gone to England and he decided to send her an email saying how he felt and she wrote back saying that she couldn't take in what he said right away because the london bombs had just happened.
HugsHoney on July 18, Link. General Comment I think HugsHoney is right. The song makes perfect sense when you think of it as him waiting for her to reply to his email. Crunchie on September 16, Link. General Comment i heard that it was his girlfriend. General Comment yeah everyone is on the right trail about the meaning of this song kav was sitting in an internet cafe and was writting a very in deepth email to his then girlfriend or ex-girlfriend. General Comment its rly sad General Comment well ive gotta say im not a huge fan of the band but this particular song stands out!
But when I listen to it I still think I'm going to assume its about the London bombings. Some other guy described it as a "lighters-in-the-air, handkerchief-to-the-eye, unashamed balled for the masses" kinda song - I couldn't agree more. General Comment I heard an interview on the radio with one of the band members and apparently the girl he liked had gone to England and he decided to send her an email saying how he felt and she wrote back saying that she couldn't take in what he said right away because the london bombs had just happened.
HugsHoney on July 18, Link. General Comment I think HugsHoney is right. The song makes perfect sense when you think of it as him waiting for her to reply to his email. Crunchie on September 16, Link. General Comment i heard that it was his girlfriend.
General Comment yeah everyone is on the right trail about the meaning of this song kav was sitting in an internet cafe and was writting a very in deepth email to his then girlfriend or ex-girlfriend. General Comment its rly sad General Comment well ive gotta say im not a huge fan of the band but this particular song stands out!
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