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Formed in 1988 in Merseyside and their own way through the changeable music scene of the 90's leaving many classic albums and singles and a couple of massive hits.
C'mon Kids is the fifth Boo's album although a departure from hit album Wake Up it is still packed with classic pop based songs wrapped in wonderful soundscapes.
The album is presented here as an enhanced double CD, positively packed with bonus tracks and a luxury booklet
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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There is a song on 1996's C'Mon Kids called 'Meltin's Worm'. Not only does it feature a story about a worm that kills a boy and takes his place at school (because the uniform fits), it also contains the single most terrifying use of the word 'wide' ever. The Boo Radleys were never going to appeal to absolutely everybody, and 'Meltin's Worm' is a fair example of why that was.
But this song is relatively straightforward compared to some of the songs here. 'Melodies For The Deaf' fades out then unexpectedly starts again; '4 Saints' turns into about seven different songs before ending; the magnificent 'Ride The Tiger' wanders off into the jungle after five minutes to listen to a man recite a poem, then remembers what it was doing and comes back. And all this works fantastically.
There is so much invention going on here, it's entirely possible your favourite and least favourite parts of the album are in the same track.
The most straightforward song here is possibly the first single, 'What's in The Box?', which sounds like The Who performing the verse of Madonna's 'Material Girl'. Odd.
An indicator of how little attention this album won the Boo Radleys is that the follow-up album (the almost-as-excellent 'Kingsize') sold about four copies and the band split up. So, ignore the general public's opinion: buy this album and then buy it for everyone you know.
But this song is relatively straightforward compared to some of the songs here. 'Melodies For The Deaf' fades out then unexpectedly starts again; '4 Saints' turns into about seven different songs before ending; the magnificent 'Ride The Tiger' wanders off into the jungle after five minutes to listen to a man recite a poem, then remembers what it was doing and comes back. And all this works fantastically.
There is so much invention going on here, it's entirely possible your favourite and least favourite parts of the album are in the same track.
The most straightforward song here is possibly the first single, 'What's in The Box?', which sounds like The Who performing the verse of Madonna's 'Material Girl'. Odd.
An indicator of how little attention this album won the Boo Radleys is that the follow-up album (the almost-as-excellent 'Kingsize') sold about four copies and the band split up. So, ignore the general public's opinion: buy this album and then buy it for everyone you know.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By D. Macphee
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I'm not going to beat around the bush here. C'Mon Kids is one of the greatest, bravest and most underrated albums of the 90's. Sonically this is a thrilling ride. Listen to 'What's In The Box' and tell me it's not the most excitingly songs ever! Its raging guitars and relentless aggression is truly breathtaking.
I would rate this along 'OK Computer' as the best album of 1997, no contest. Whilst everyone praises Radiohead for having the balls to release such an experimental album in the wake of the commercial rock of 'The Bends', they ignore the fact that the Boos followed up the (awful) massive sugar-rush hit of 'Wake Up Boo' with confrontational singles such as 'What's in the Box?' and 'C'mon Kids'.
I cannot recommend this album enough. It has everything: extreme rock songs, beautiful guitar lines, squelchy effects that put the Flaming Lips to shame and even the kitchen sink (probably).
Not as celebrated as 'Giant Steps' but just as good. The Boos are yet another example of a truly exceptional talent ignored by the mainstream. Whatever, it's their loss.
The only disappointing aspect of this album is that it has to finish.
Essential. 6 out of 5 stars
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Following the unexpected success of their previous LP Wake Up!, the Boo Radleys could have been expected to capitalise with more of the same. In fact, they burned their bridges by turning up their amps and hammering out a radio-unfriendly batch of songs (although the title track still implored of listeners "Don't do yourself down / Throw out your arms for a new sound"). At times, the noise is somewhat unnecessary and gratuitous, but the quality of the songs is barely affected, and on occasions it makes for a brilliantly abrasive listen...and there are more placid moments, like the lovely Everything Is Sorrow and New Brighton Promenade.
Overall, C'mon Kids is a typically schizoid collection, but on top form, no-one could touch the Boo Radleys, and there are moments on this LP where they reach the heights.
Overall, C'mon Kids is a typically schizoid collection, but on top form, no-one could touch the Boo Radleys, and there are moments on this LP where they reach the heights.
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