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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Well, being a huge Glassjaw fan I just had to check out what Head Automatica were all about. And there's two words to describe them, funky beats. The blend of funky/dance/hip hop beats with rock elements is unique and interesting and Palumbo's voice sounds perfect over the top. There's even a little help from Tim Armstrong on the track 'Dance Party Plus'. 'Beating Heart Baby' and 'Plese Please Please (young hollywood) are personal favourites but this album is full of amazing tracks! This could have failed quite easily as a side project but I'm happy to say that in my eyes (and ears), It's pure geneius!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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After hearing that Head Automatica featured Daryl Palumbo of glassjaw and hearing the amazing 'beating heart baby' I had to buy this album. As other reviews have said this is nothing like glassjaw and is more funk and less hardcore. This makes a change from all those generic emo/hardcore bands out there and will hopefully broaden peoples taste in music.
However something different doesn't always mean something good, but this really is different and it really is good. The pace of the album varies keeping it exciting and the lyrics are extremley catchy along with the beats which wouldn't sound out of place on an N.E.R.D album. Palumbo is as good as ever and it is refreshing to hear him with a completely different style. It is also good to hear him with Tim Armstrong on 'Dance party plus' as they both have such different voices.
This album really does deserve five stars and is the best album i have bought for a while.
However something different doesn't always mean something good, but this really is different and it really is good. The pace of the album varies keeping it exciting and the lyrics are extremley catchy along with the beats which wouldn't sound out of place on an N.E.R.D album. Palumbo is as good as ever and it is refreshing to hear him with a completely different style. It is also good to hear him with Tim Armstrong on 'Dance party plus' as they both have such different voices.
This album really does deserve five stars and is the best album i have bought for a while.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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head automatica are the brainchild of glassjaw vocalist daryl palumbo,he does vocals here as well,and while glassjaw can be classicfied as post hardcore or screamcore head automatica play disco rock,they came about as daryl has an interest in disco and britpop and felt he couldnt combine that with glassjaw so with the help of some friends head automatica came to be.
The band mix electronica with hip hop beats,funk and at times its very boggie,the structure of the bass and drums keep the feet going mad,and there are crazy organs and the guitars keep in line with rock and punk at times but this album doesnt want to tip its toes into metal although at times the guitars do rock like the proverbial.
Those who know glassjaw know that daryl has a corking voice,almost distinctive at times,here daryl works with his clean vocals and has a voice that is impossible not to warm too,his style suits the style of the music and thats why this works.
The album opens with the track 'at the speed of a yellow bullet' and right away you will have a sense that this will be a fun album and with the next two storming tracks,least of all 'beating heart baby' which once you hear you will never forget,all that is proved.The album never takes itself too seriously but all the while has the word infectiuos stamped throughout,'the razor' and 'disco party plus' came the standards from falling but like the majority of albums there is the odd wasted moment and here it happens on one song which doesnt have the quality of what else can be found here but thats a small dip in form,but for that you get ten tracks that are just great,and i mean that,for those that think panic at the disco are the kings at this then you better think again,this is the business.
The band mix electronica with hip hop beats,funk and at times its very boggie,the structure of the bass and drums keep the feet going mad,and there are crazy organs and the guitars keep in line with rock and punk at times but this album doesnt want to tip its toes into metal although at times the guitars do rock like the proverbial.
Those who know glassjaw know that daryl has a corking voice,almost distinctive at times,here daryl works with his clean vocals and has a voice that is impossible not to warm too,his style suits the style of the music and thats why this works.
The album opens with the track 'at the speed of a yellow bullet' and right away you will have a sense that this will be a fun album and with the next two storming tracks,least of all 'beating heart baby' which once you hear you will never forget,all that is proved.The album never takes itself too seriously but all the while has the word infectiuos stamped throughout,'the razor' and 'disco party plus' came the standards from falling but like the majority of albums there is the odd wasted moment and here it happens on one song which doesnt have the quality of what else can be found here but thats a small dip in form,but for that you get ten tracks that are just great,and i mean that,for those that think panic at the disco are the kings at this then you better think again,this is the business.
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Brilliant!
Okay, let's get one thing straight. If you're into bland emo nonsense like Panic! at the disco, then you probaly aren't cut out for this. Read more
Published on 29 May 2006 by Mr. Robert A. Spacey
Brilliant album!
I only got to hear the Head Automatica album thorugh a friend at work and i'm so glad that he recommended it to me as its now one of my favourite albums! Read more
Published on 15 April 2006 by Daniel M. Evans
Oh Well... Never mind
I first herd of this band in my student union and got really interested in the song Beating Heart Baby! Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2006 by "moke1986"
Pretty funky, but not the best
I was expecting an overall better album than what this has turned out to be. Beating Hearts Baby is the standout track on here, as well as a few others, but some of them are not... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by "nintendo-nimrod"
decadence
I bought this album after hearing the amazingly catchy 'beating heart baby.' Once hooked on the infectious sound of head automatica, I decided to go and buy this fine album... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2005 by lust_and_lunacy
amazing
i was first introduced to head automatica when my boyfriend sent me beating heart baby. i was blown away by this amazing anthem, one of my favourite songs of ALL time (and i've... Read more
Published on 11 July 2005
Great Dancing Music
I don't know about anyone else but when I am dragged out to one of these cheese factory clubs where people dance all night to utter, utter soulless nonsense I pray for a record... Read more
Published on 12 May 2005 by "chesterchumly"
Wow,Wow,Wow, why does it have to end!
A new sound in sports-art rock has been found aprantly, and it is thanks to Head Automatica, featuring Dan the Automater n Daryl off of Glassjaw this side project is some else. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2005 by E. Foster
Buy This Album Its Mint!!!
When i first heard beating heart baby at my girlfriends house it blew me away i thought it was amazing!! i downloaded a few more tracks i also found them mint! Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005 by "tbs_rule"
Amazing.
A really stand out album. This cd brought a smile to my face as soon as i put it on.
Don't get put off by the name of the band, i heard these were supporting the Used in... Read more
Don't get put off by the name of the band, i heard these were supporting the Used in... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2004 by Mayumiwinn
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