Pros: always an interesting listen Cons: i wish there were lyrics in the liner notes, but hey lyric deciphering is a great hobby
It often seems my favorite albums today are the ones I wasn't too sure about at first listen. This is the case with Liquid Skin by Gomez. I bought it on the recommendation of a friend, popped it in my player and wasn't comfortable listening to it until...
Pros: This album is just as good as "Bring It On"...awesome!! Cons: Cons...none at all.
From the minute "Hangover" blasted through my headphones the first time i had to smile. It was a smile of approval and one of relief. Initially I had my doubts as to whether they could make their sophomore album as good as their first.
Pros: Smart and Fun. You'll find yourself singing these songs to yourself Cons: Probably won't take it out of your CD player for weeks after you buy it.
The sparse, beautiful, cryptic cover art should be the tip-off that once you slit the shrink-wrap skin of Gomez second release, Liquid Skin, you are in for an unusual experience.
How do you get information about a band that obviously doesn't...
Pros: Great, groovy tunes Cons: It's hard to stay awake.
Gomez are one of my favorite bands simply because their music
is slinky, funky, and easy to listen to. This album is not as instantly
catchy as their first, so I had to listen to the CD a few times before the
songs really sank in, but boy...
Pros: What I miss most about rock and roll... Cons: Not as good as "Bring It On"
Theres still hope for rock and roll.
Today it seems that any band with the support of MTV can make it big. Little talent is necessary, just a major label deal and a few good looking faces. Such is the state of rock and roll today....
Pros: Gomez maintains their unique sound, continues to experiment Cons: Songs are not quite as catchy as on "Bring it on"
If Gomez's debut album "Bring it On" is not on your CD shelf, stop right now and find yourself a copy. If you like what you hear, Liquid Skin will be worth your while.
Gomez is not your typical one-word-band-name English band. They...
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