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REVIEW - BE / thistupidream |
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Artist
: BE
Title :
thistupidream
Label :
Brother Yorick
Reviewed By :
John Estus
Site : www.besongs.com |
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The
breath of relief that puffed from my throat following the almost
unbearable musical patience that executes so flawlessly in thistupidream's
opener, "On the Last Day I was Happy," was the first
of many to come. BE has mastered the art of patience in rock;
the result is a 10 song collection of progressive power pop
full of tight complex arrangements that hook and reel even the
shortest attention spans.
Highlights of Thistupidream come in every form from every direction.
The acoustic-electric guitar combo attack pioneered by Radiohead
is exploited and re-designed in appropriate fashion in the raw
power of "The Corporal's Daughter," and the cryptic
messages and shattering climax of the title track.
"The Night You Faked Your Own Death" exemplifies BE's
unique ability to take what would normally be a simple three
and a half minute pop song and shape it into a five minute prog-rock
anthem. Vocalist Talley Summerlin's earthy and extended vocal
delivery pushes the track, backed by a wall of heavily layered
guitar work and unorthodox drum patterns.
BE is a band that represents musicianship in all forms. Thistupidream
not only impresses but inspires; an instant gem. |
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