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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Having bought Dead Letters (pop-rock) you may be considering The Rasmus' back-catalogue, and if you're feeling a bit adventurous I would recommend Playboys next (the safe option being Into). Don't bother too much with Hell of a Collection, because it doesn't show off their best work, and Playboys sums up their first three albums in a much better way. If you didn't like Dead Letters then I would definitely recommend Playboys, because this album will change any ideas you, or your friends, have about their style of music or their capabilities.
This album is their most relaxed (as proven by the introduction - listen to it in order when it is first played) and experimental, so is my favourite. It's fun (but not quite as fun as Peep) and contains some of their best songs. The huge variety of styles makes it so enjoyable to listen to: ska-punk, skater-rap, drum and bass, (one pop-ish song), reggae and rock throughout.
One of their most different songs ever is Wicked Moments, and they have never done anything else like it; it's a fantastic song. Ice is another particularly good track, from the different structure, to the melody and lyrics.
Carousel and Sophia are guaranteed to make you smile, although the latter takes some coming around to. Raggatip is the slowest, chilled song. I love all the other tracks in such different ways. The only slightly annoying song is Playboys, because it is more pop-y than the others on the album, and has a rather repetitive melody if you aren't in the mood.
You won't find another album like this, particularly as it is by just one artist. People who have overheard me listening to it always comment on how good it is (especially about Ice, Sophia and Wicked Moments), so are *extremely* surprised when I tell them who it is! I am totally in love with it, and I would like more people to discover it too!
This album is their most relaxed (as proven by the introduction - listen to it in order when it is first played) and experimental, so is my favourite. It's fun (but not quite as fun as Peep) and contains some of their best songs. The huge variety of styles makes it so enjoyable to listen to: ska-punk, skater-rap, drum and bass, (one pop-ish song), reggae and rock throughout.
One of their most different songs ever is Wicked Moments, and they have never done anything else like it; it's a fantastic song. Ice is another particularly good track, from the different structure, to the melody and lyrics.
Carousel and Sophia are guaranteed to make you smile, although the latter takes some coming around to. Raggatip is the slowest, chilled song. I love all the other tracks in such different ways. The only slightly annoying song is Playboys, because it is more pop-y than the others on the album, and has a rather repetitive melody if you aren't in the mood.
You won't find another album like this, particularly as it is by just one artist. People who have overheard me listening to it always comment on how good it is (especially about Ice, Sophia and Wicked Moments), so are *extremely* surprised when I tell them who it is! I am totally in love with it, and I would like more people to discover it too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If you're a fan of 'Dead Letters' and are thinking of sampling a little of The Rasmus's aural history, you could do worse than to listen to 'Playboys'. Like the two other albums in their back catalogue, its nowhere near the musical standard of 'Dead Letters', being a very young and naive amalgamation of influences with little of their own sound. However, it is an entertaining and diverse little number which, although maybe not musically astounding, will give a valuable insight into what makes The Rasmus's songwriting so good on the latest album. It has none of the darkness of 'Dead Letters', but plenty of the charm. Ranging from pop to rock to ska and back, this CD will put a big fat smile on your face - but you'll be laughing WITH Lauri and the boys, not AT them.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is album No.2 from „Rasmus"(today „The Rasmus") dating from 1997. The four guys have developed quite a bit since "Peep" but still have a great variety in their music. "Playboys", a nice, rocky song with an in-going melody, is really a good song. "Blue" is also a very good song with fairly tranquil and rocky moments. "Ice" is one of the highlights on this album. A really fantastic song, great melody, great arrangement and a strong tendency to make you head bang and sing with it. "Sophia" is another wonderful piece of music with nice up going elements. "Wicked Moments" is a harder and darker song. "Wellwell" is maybe even harder, but shows a great melody through the rock - a great song! "Sold" is what I call a hey-ho song - it's quieter, but it's fun to listen to and fun to sing the parts you can. "Carousel" is really cute, a rock song with seemingly childish elements which ends up in a fantastic song. "Jailer" would remind a bit of Robbie Williams - but it is older than Robbie's songs. Mainly a normal guitar and the Lead singer's voice make a wonderful song. "Kola" returns to the hard side, containing a lot of "shouting" and "rap". "Raggatip" is song to listen to when you're longing for summer and sunshine - or when you've got them. It's a really nice Reggae-type song with a tiny bit of Finnish melancholy. "Violence" reminds the listener of "Ghostbusters", it's made in a similar style. "Panda" is a very nice song, more quiet again, with a fantastic melody and a great voice. A song that will stay in your mind!
So, "Playboys" is a really great album, its style is far away from the most recent album (Dead Letters) but it's great, just a completely different album. Enjoy it!
So, "Playboys" is a really great album, its style is far away from the most recent album (Dead Letters) but it's great, just a completely different album. Enjoy it!
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Playboys Review
Now if you listened to this album straight after hearing Dead Letters, like me you wouldn't believe it's the same band. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Ms. K. Bagshawe
Disapointed
Well where do I begin ? I bought this album because of the rave reviews off Amazon. I received it today with (Hell of a Taster) and put it straight into my CD player. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2004 by "wiccanway"
Brilliant!
This second album from The Rasmus has a lot of variety in its songs, from the quieter 'Jailer' to harder songs like 'Wicked Moments' and 'Kola'. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2004
Unique!
Wow! And I meen it. What a different album! I am a big fan of The Rasmus and after listening to the Dead Letters album I was addicted. Read more
Published on 29 July 2004 by "ag012d5853"
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