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Re: My goodness, I need to read more of your work (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Thanks, Mike! :) It was nice meeting you; yeah, I, too, am looking back wishing I would have talked to everyone more. Maybe next time.
Once again, I appreciate the comment and the WOT add!
Sheila
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Nov 29 '05
7:23 am PST
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My goodness, I need to read more of your work (Reply to this comment)
by mike.holmes
This is a wonderful review. I really like your conversational style and descriptions of the music. I wish that I had talked to you more in Dallas. After reading this, I have to add you to my WOT.
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Nov 28 '05
8:37 pm PST
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Re: Well now (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Such feeling despite random structure... such a way of creating paradoxical mood and sound interactions
Great way of putting it! That song was actually one of the most attention-grabbing things on the album, IMO. Good stuff.
A lot of people don't like instrumentals and/or quiet/short songs like that, but...often, they're some of my favorites on an entire disc. Like you said, the feeling shines through - vocals or not. Gotta love it.
Thanks for commenting!! :)
Sheila
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Nov 26 '05
1:02 pm PST
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Well now (Reply to this comment)
by petey_2
I really liked your analysis of some of those songs. For example, "Renholder" is usually lambasted for being, as some would say, 'pointless,' but what a thick atmosphere it has! Such feeling despite random structure... such a way of creating paradoxical mood and sound interactions! It truly is an amazing thing, and I think that came across very well in your review. Kudos to you and your fine skills!
peace out,
Petey
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Nov 26 '05
11:58 am PST
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Re: I could never figure out... (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Aw, really? I must say that's probably the first time I've ever heard someone refer to anything that involves Maynard James Keenan's voice as 'noise', but to each their own of course. :)
Thanks for commenting! Glad ya liked the review.
Sheila
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Nov 26 '05
10:49 am PST
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I could never figure out... (Reply to this comment)
by starcollector,  in Music
...the appeal of this band! It all just seems like a bunch of noise to me! (Oh dear, I'm 23 and I'm already an old man.)
Anyway, fantastic review as usual...
starcollector
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Nov 26 '05
10:33 am PST
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Re: damn... (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Thanks, Andrew!! Glad you liked the review.
It's funny, because if I can't remember the drummer of a certain band, I'll often look at the liner notes - and it'll be Josh Freese. The man is all over the place. :)
Thanks for commenting!
Sheila
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Nov 26 '05
7:32 am PST
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Re: intriguing (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Yeah - for the most part, APC keeps their sound pretty quiet. I guess by 'aggressive', I was thinking in terms of the...vibe? Lyrics? Or something?...but yeah, it's actually probably the loudest the disc gets at well.
Either way...it's definitely an album to check out. :)
Thanks for commenting-
Sheila
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Nov 26 '05
7:31 am PST
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damn... (Reply to this comment)
by bob_tomato
what a great review! actually, it's been nothing but great reviews so far this morning - you and pyfr and blackstar20 have all written excellent pieces that I've enjoyed very much.
you have NO idea how happy I am that Josh Freese is working with Sting on Sting's next solo album. Maybe Mr. Sumner will regain the edge he had back in the early days of The Police - I am so upset I didn't get a chance to see the Broken Music tour this year featuring Frees in Sting's band.
But enough about my faves - excellent work, Sheila! you're getting even better all the time...
Andrew
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Nov 26 '05
6:58 am PST
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intriguing (Reply to this comment)
by punkrockboi
that you say Judith is the albums most aggressive song - it's the only song of there's i've heard (i'm checking up on them at this very second) and it didn't actually sound all that aggressive.
good review once again.
Alex
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Nov 26 '05
2:48 am PST
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Re: ~~~ (Reply to this comment)
by blindsider
Half-finished reviews are strange for me, because when I go back to complete them, I find that I often disagree with what I previously thought. Three cheers for being fickle.
I kinda see Mer De Noms this way: if someone listens to a few songs and doesn't like them, they probably won't like the rest of it. Who knows though. Some are most certainly stronger than others...and yeah, the first 4 are among the most attention-grabbing... I have a soft spot for "3 Libras" though.
Thanks for commenting! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the album-
Sheila
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Nov 25 '05
6:39 pm PST
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~~~ (Reply to this comment)
by deepthroat101
You know, I've had a half-finished review of this album sitting around for months. I can never seem to find the desire or time to complete it, but that might change after reading your take on it. I think it absolutely tanks after track 4. Still, a terrific writeup, as always. Can't wait for Tool's next album, due out sometime early next year.
Cheers,
- Deep Throat
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Nov 25 '05
4:02 pm PST
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