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Of most bands in the history of time and indie, many questions are asked of the whys and wherefores. One of time and indie's biggest mysteries however, is why Buffalo Tom weren't huge. The Boston-hailing threesome of Bill Janovitz, Chris Colbourn and Tom Maginnis released seven albums during their career with Let Me Come Over being one of the highlights, although sadly never really troubled the chart compilers to any major degree, although were a favourite live turn throughout their existence and were greeted as returning heroes when they released their last album in 2007.
Originally released in 1992, Let Me Come Over fell into the slipstream of interesting albums by Americans that occurred in the post-Nirvana era. Bill Janovitz was one of the era's more thoughtful songwriters. After Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis had co-produced the first two albums, the Buffs turned to Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade, whose susbsequent commission was a debut album by some bunch named Radiohead, who in turn brought out a more layered sound rather than the J Mascis-produced era, which some wags dismissed as Dinosaur Jr Jr.
Janovitz's songs suggested a deeper take on the usual indie fare - slightly more intense than your Lemonheads, not as drunk on soul as Afghan Whigs, but not quite the self-loathing of Nirvana - and Let Me Come Over highlights his genius at its best. Velvet Roof was the first single to be lifted from the album, and along with Porchlight and Mineral, showcased their new maturity, but it was stand-out total classic Taillights Fade that made their name and allowed a wider sector of the record buying public to appreciate the essence of Buffalo Tom.
Buffalo Tom are a band that deserves a bit of rediscovering, and if you're looking for a way in, then this or the follow-up Big Red Letter Day should be your first ports of call. --Ian Wade
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“Let Me Come Over” is one of those albums that has had no great impact on rock history, indeed in the great polluted ocean of rock this album would barely merit a scuzzy ripple. Which is a great shame as it is one of the greatest rock albums of the nineties, a collection of anguished tormented anthems which in this reviewer’s opinion puts it right up there with “Nevermind”.
This was Buffalo Toms third album and took their formula of emotionally resonant themes and scouring riffs to a new plaintative level. Make no mistake there is a genuinely articulate core at the heart of this music. You’ll believe grown men can cry or at the very least can wring them selves into a state of such delicious melancholy or frustration that they feel the need to sing songs like they’re choking on every word. So great is the pain. With some bands you get the feeling they are mere tenants in some one else’s misery, dilettantes who after a hard day/night pouring their little hearts out sod off to the nearest party and licentious coupling with whoever will have them. Lucky sods . But with Buffalo Tom you’ll genuinely believe that these guys have suffered, have lived the lives so eloquently portrayed in their songs. All the betrayals, cold night sweats, eyeball swivelling obsessions are real empirical experiences and they are all here in this wonderful music.
“Taillights Fade” is the perfect example.” I feel so weak/ on a losing streak” sings Bill Janowitz. At the start of this extraordinary song he sounds tired, resigned but as the chorus kicks in and the guitars seethe with increasing intensity it’s as if the enormity of his loss and his desperation are bleeding out of him along with his words. At the songs conclusion he’s on his knees howling at those tiny twin moons as they disappear
“Velvet Roof” has a riff as sharp as a diamond cocktail stick, while “”Darl” features another eyebrow scorching vocal from Janowitz. Really just about any of the songs on this album is an example of exemplary American rock music wether it be “Porch light”, “Stymied” or “Saving Grace”. Everyone tells a tale that’s worth hearing and tells it with such searing eloquence you will know that these guys have been there, done that. And if they haven’t…well then they’re bloody good actors and I take my hat off to them anyway because wherever it came from this is one very special record.
This was Buffalo Toms third album and took their formula of emotionally resonant themes and scouring riffs to a new plaintative level. Make no mistake there is a genuinely articulate core at the heart of this music. You’ll believe grown men can cry or at the very least can wring them selves into a state of such delicious melancholy or frustration that they feel the need to sing songs like they’re choking on every word. So great is the pain. With some bands you get the feeling they are mere tenants in some one else’s misery, dilettantes who after a hard day/night pouring their little hearts out sod off to the nearest party and licentious coupling with whoever will have them. Lucky sods . But with Buffalo Tom you’ll genuinely believe that these guys have suffered, have lived the lives so eloquently portrayed in their songs. All the betrayals, cold night sweats, eyeball swivelling obsessions are real empirical experiences and they are all here in this wonderful music.
“Taillights Fade” is the perfect example.” I feel so weak/ on a losing streak” sings Bill Janowitz. At the start of this extraordinary song he sounds tired, resigned but as the chorus kicks in and the guitars seethe with increasing intensity it’s as if the enormity of his loss and his desperation are bleeding out of him along with his words. At the songs conclusion he’s on his knees howling at those tiny twin moons as they disappear
“Velvet Roof” has a riff as sharp as a diamond cocktail stick, while “”Darl” features another eyebrow scorching vocal from Janowitz. Really just about any of the songs on this album is an example of exemplary American rock music wether it be “Porch light”, “Stymied” or “Saving Grace”. Everyone tells a tale that’s worth hearing and tells it with such searing eloquence you will know that these guys have been there, done that. And if they haven’t…well then they’re bloody good actors and I take my hat off to them anyway because wherever it came from this is one very special record.
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A fantastic album, worth buying for 2 tracks alone....the awesome "Tailights Fade" and,definitely the most incredible,soaring passionate song ever written about a pet cat "Larry". The rest of its excellent too. Spend a few quid on this and enrich your CD collection.
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At the moment my favourite album and that hasn't changed since it was released. I don't believe that someone won't one day surpass it because better moments can come.. but I'm still waiting.
The vocals are often to the top of the range and combined with the wonderful guitars and percussion are better for me than the likes of Nirvana, who I think were superb.
Some later Buffalo Tom songs would be on this album if the world was perfect. It isn't so we must settle for this. Please do!
The vocals are often to the top of the range and combined with the wonderful guitars and percussion are better for me than the likes of Nirvana, who I think were superb.
Some later Buffalo Tom songs would be on this album if the world was perfect. It isn't so we must settle for this. Please do!
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The champion!
I'm not articulate enough to out do the previous reviewer however I will try my best to emote how much this album means to me. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by Mr. G. Blackwell
what a great live band!
Their prior album was good, but this one far excelled my expectations. Saw them in Detroit on a tripple bill in '92 - Yo la Tengo, Buffalo Tom, My Bloody Valentine. What a show. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2002 by Richard Quirk
Stereophonics with a talent injection
Oh my God. What can you say about a record this good. Some albums are great but you can see that some people wouldn't go for it. Read more
Published on 21 July 2000 by Mr. D. J. Matthews
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