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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Like The Like, 27 Feb 2006
The Like have compiled a mixture of tunes that are simple yet original. All their tunes have a distictive sound that cannot be labelled to any other band. They are going to be a big success with their catchy music. They are a band that grow on you with every listen - try it and see.
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovin this album..., 7 Mar 2006
Get this album! I bought it in the US a few months back and got to see them play at the barfly in camden on sunday last week which was great. They rock. The album is definitely the best new band record i've listened to in ages and so different to a lot of the indy stuff breaking right now. It's so good to finally hear a good female fronted credible band coming thru. They're quite reminiscent of a less poppy Bangles with a shades of Nirvana guitar moments, and the slow songs are lovely too. I always judge a good album as having at least 5 great songs on it and i think this has seven maybe 8! Saw the album got a great review in Mojo magazine too if you're looking for a blessing from a good authority, 4 stars i think. Am getting one for a friend for his birthday. I reckon these girls are gonna fly. Fave tracks are What I Say And What I Mean, Too Late, Falling Away, Under The Paving Stones, and Mrs Actually. Best New album of 2006 so far for me without a shadow.
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9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Debut, 26 April 2006
On this debut from this excellent instrumental band, lead vocalist Z Berg sounds like Debbie Harry's younger sister at times with her formidable vocal style. The band has a distinctive, punky, solid sound and this intriguing debut album shows great promise.
The opener "June Gloom" has Z Berg crooning like she means it, with quite a powerful chorus line-"looks like the end of days, but it takes more, much more, for anyone to say".
I really liked this song.
The mood continues with the more upbeat "What I Say and What I Mean" with Z's intense vocal "Never going back and forth, I'm only going forward; that's what I keep saying."
This girl could be going places. She has the charisma and the voice for success.
On "You Bring Me Down" she sings, "you wake me up when you're around-"
It's a love song, quite analytical and clever, with a smooth tune, and quite singable.
There's an undercurrent to it, and a melancholic feel.
I like the next track "So I'll Sit Here Waiting" with its dreamlike quality, chiming guitars and decisive drumming. Ms Berg's voice suits this song well-she sings some lovely flowing vocals here and the backing is excellent. This should be the next single release, by rights.
"Bridge To Nowhere" is more straightforward-it doesn't quite hook you in the same way as the previous few tracks, but nevertheless the effect produced has no less impact.
"Once Things Look Up"-this is rather ballady, with Ms Berg's voice hitting all the right notes but it IS a little predictable.
"Under The Paving Stones", another ballad style song, but a bit more lively, and yes, dare I say it again rather predictable. Are The Like running out of steam halfway through their debut?
And they started so promisingly! Ms Berg's breathy vocals carry this tune along; she has her own singing style and manages to resurrect what could have been a rather humdrum song, by injecting feeling and passion into it.
More breathy words from Ms Berg on "Too Late "backed by some imaginative and tuneful guitars. However this could be perked up a bit, in spite of the dreamlike quality of the backing.
Back to predictability again, on "We Are Lost". Similar guitar backing as on the previous song and the same dreamlike quality. This could get into a rut in spite of some pretty harmonies from Ms Berg.
"The One"- carries much more substance as a song, with a clearly identifiable tune and some good lyrics.
"I'm not shouting-I'm just talking
You're not listening-you're just larking
Take one hint to get another
In one ear and out the other"
I found myself really singing out loud to this one.
It even has - dare I say it-drama and a large dollop of 60s harmony in that chorus-hang on tight to it.
The next song is back to more plodding predictableness, but held together by Ms Berg's emotive voice.
"In your arms my whole world's falling away, "sings Ms Berg on the next track. This one has a definitive chorus.
"I'm sorry that you couldn't stop to stay" she sings, somewhat sarcastically.
One of the best songs on this album, with the most impact.
"Waves That Never Break" is a slow, sad ballad, rather beautiful-
"Waiting alone in the darkness
Smiling and falling
Too frightened to say
We can't live this way" Ms Berg's imploring tone makes us feel sorry for her in this song.
"One Step Ahead"-a passionate song, shows Berg's voice in good control above the band's measured backing.
"It's hard to stay
One step ahead of you."
This first album from The Like shows surprising control and maturity from the three girls band members who are blossoming into a force to be reckoned with. Let's hope this debut brings them recognition.
Submitted by Juliet R
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