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1. A Message From Our Sponsors [Explicit] 1:41 �0.89

2. Colloquial Drug Terminology [Explicit] 3:42 �0.89

3. Autopia [Explicit] 5:13 �0.89

4. Untitled [Explicit] 0:41 Album Only

5. The Fall [Explicit] 8:29 �0.89

6. Apologetic Submissives [Explicit] 7:32 �0.89

7. Misogyny VS The Common Rules Of Misconception [Explicit] 1:48 �0.89

8. Untitled [Explicit] 2:19 Album Only

9. Dionysus [Explicit] 8:05 �0.89

10. Sympathy For Gordon Comstock [Explicit] 5:19 �0.89

11. Calliope [Explicit] 3:44 �0.89

12. Untitled [Explicit] 0:26 Album Only

13. I) Youth II) Zenith III) Harvest IV) Dissolution [Explicit] 11:14 Album Only

14. I Ain't Got No Roots [Explicit] 1:22 �0.89

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, 26 July 2005

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Le Bassman "lebassman9" (LONDON, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Perfect Life With a View of the Swamp (Audio CD)

I'll be deliberately brief because the complexity of this album usually tempts most to write whole theses when all that needs to be said is this: for anyone genuinely looking to find some music that is interesting, varied, compelling, creative, difficult, uninterested and completely above such genre limitations as "drum n bass" and "metal" (to name but two), genuinely emotional and uniquely inventive - I recommend this record without the slightest hesitation. Well worth the effort that will be required to make the most of it, and infinitely more relevent and vital than almost anything else you'll hear this year from any of "the next big things".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Miocene's "Aenima"?, 19 Jun 2005

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This review is from: A Perfect Life With a View of the Swamp (Audio CD)

I already owned Miocene's fantastic first two EPs, "Refining the Theory" and "Cellular Memory", the former was basically nu-metal with heavy influences from Tool, but it had so much more intelligence and depth than garbage like Disturbed, you could really make a connection with the music, while the latter was dark, mellow and obscure, experimenting with drum & bass, jazz and other unusual sounds. This album combines the styles of both EPs with countless new ingenious ideas.

People will accuse Miocene of being British Tool wannabes, which is unfair, as the only songs on the album that feature strong Tool influences ("The Fall", "Dionysus" and "i) Youth ii) Zenith iii) Harvest iv) Dissolution") are actually more progressive, creative and meaningful than anything on Tools "Lateralus" album. The lyrics are a mix between personal and social, there is no meaningless, self-indulgent nonsense (unlike Tools "Lateralus", again). You can really make a connection with the music, especially with vocalist Ben's in-your-face approach, where he switches between singing, screaming and rapping (in a British accent!) seamlessly. The instrument work is extremely tight and complex, quite artsy and challenging in places, but endlessly creative. By now you will have realised that I was not too keen on Tools "Lateralus" album. This album crushes it any day, and comes very close to Tools true masterpiece, "Aenima". It really is that good!

There is something for everyone on this album, from rage-filled metal ("A Message From Our Sponsors", "Autopia") to unbelievably complex electronica/drum & bass ("Colloquial Drug Terminology", "Apologetic Submissives", "Sympathy For Gordon Comstock") to hip-hop ("Misogyny Vs. The Common Rules of Misconception") and even a hippie acoustic song(!) (I Ain't Got No Roots"). Fans of everyone from Aphex Twin to SiKth can at least appreciate this album. Some songs pack in more amazing ideas than some bands could think up in an entire career! It is hard to pick a highlight track, but "i) Youth ii) Zenith iii) Harvest iv) Dissolution" is my personal fave, building to a climax that would blow even the most cynical listeners out of their socks.

The band spent �12,000 making this album, and I think it was worth it! Everyone should own this album. Forget your xtrendcorex poser bands, they offer only a small hint of what makes up Miocene. However, do not expect something accessible and easy on the ears, this album does require repeated listens before you will fully enjoy it, PLEASE let it grow on you. Now go and buy this!

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5.0 out of 5 stars stunning and beautiful, 30 July 2005

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This review is from: A Perfect Life With a View of the Swamp (Audio CD)

words fail me, just listen to this masterpiece, its epic without being pretentious, the blend of electronica and metal is sublime, never seeming out of place with one another, the time taken to make this album shows, everything sounds like it belongs next to each other, quite simply a stunning and beautiful album

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5.0 out of 5 stars Far Beyond Metal...
...To quote the genius Devin Townsend. No, Miocene are not Tool. Approach with caution...Your mind may just be opened up a little more by listening to this. Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars False Promises
I also bought this album from other amazon reviews which said they were like tool. There are some tracks that you can hear the comparison, but they aren't skilled enough or... Read more

Published on 24 Aug 2005 by Paul B

3.0 out of 5 stars How wrong i was
This album took too long to get in to, awsome music though once you break in to it. screw 3 stars make it 5! Read more