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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the first Urge Overkill album since 1995's Exit The Dragon (a largely forgotten classic) and considering the time delay it has a very similar feel.
Exit The Dragon had a strangely low-key production compared to 1993's Saturation, but was ultimately more consistent and rewarding. It didn't, however, meet with the hoped for commercial success and the group ultimately disbanded.
So here, eventually, we have more classic heavy rock and roll, trademark vocal harmonies, layered guitar hooks and plenty of melodic twists and turns that, given a few listens will work their way under your skin.
So even if Rock & Roll Submarine doesn't catapult the band to superstardom it's still worth the wait.
Exit The Dragon had a strangely low-key production compared to 1993's Saturation, but was ultimately more consistent and rewarding. It didn't, however, meet with the hoped for commercial success and the group ultimately disbanded.
So here, eventually, we have more classic heavy rock and roll, trademark vocal harmonies, layered guitar hooks and plenty of melodic twists and turns that, given a few listens will work their way under your skin.
So even if Rock & Roll Submarine doesn't catapult the band to superstardom it's still worth the wait.
Format:Audio CD
I only recently found out that this album was released so decided to give it a listen. I wasn't expecting much to be honest, but after 2 or 3 listens I realised this was classic Urge. It is proper rock and roll and feels just as fresh as they did all those years ago. I still cant get the riff from Mason/Dixon out of my head. Dear Urge, glad you are back, and cant wait to see you in London in Nov 2011!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Urge Overkill rises again.
12 May 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I rarely get excited about an album being released anymore. But when I heard this was coming out I had a countdown going.
It seems the album rock isn't dead yet. In today's climate, the average attention span can't handle a full album. Most artists prefer to put out singles and we're lucky if they even wrote the song themselves.
This album, like other Urge albums is heavily influenced by the Stonesy, 70's rock, blues experience.
They pull a lot from their previous albums. I would have liked to hear some more synthesizers, but I'm not complaining. This album has a lot of raw tracks. There's something about this one that's different. All of their albums are like that. I'm glad this one delivers all the way through. My least favorite track is "She's My Ride". The metaphor is kind of hokey.
I've just purchased this album yesterday and I've probably listened to it 4 or five times. I know I won't get tired of it, because I still listen to Saturation. This is what rock should be. It's got an edge of soul and precision that's missing in a lot of modern rock. Most music these days sounds like everything else that has come out since 2000 - 90 guitar tracks and a whiny vocalist. Nobody can take it to the next level. Yet, while Urge Overkill does take it to the next level, they still ground their sound in the roots of classic rock. I hope they come to Cincinnati. Or at least Columbus. I hope I don't have to wait another 16 years for the next album.
Urge Overkill rises again.
It seems the album rock isn't dead yet. In today's climate, the average attention span can't handle a full album. Most artists prefer to put out singles and we're lucky if they even wrote the song themselves.
This album, like other Urge albums is heavily influenced by the Stonesy, 70's rock, blues experience.
They pull a lot from their previous albums. I would have liked to hear some more synthesizers, but I'm not complaining. This album has a lot of raw tracks. There's something about this one that's different. All of their albums are like that. I'm glad this one delivers all the way through. My least favorite track is "She's My Ride". The metaphor is kind of hokey.
I've just purchased this album yesterday and I've probably listened to it 4 or five times. I know I won't get tired of it, because I still listen to Saturation. This is what rock should be. It's got an edge of soul and precision that's missing in a lot of modern rock. Most music these days sounds like everything else that has come out since 2000 - 90 guitar tracks and a whiny vocalist. Nobody can take it to the next level. Yet, while Urge Overkill does take it to the next level, they still ground their sound in the roots of classic rock. I hope they come to Cincinnati. Or at least Columbus. I hope I don't have to wait another 16 years for the next album.
Urge Overkill rises again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
UO rise from the depths on 'Rock&Roll Submarine'
17 July 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Opening with a chunky, long-awaited "Sister Havana"-like riff on "Mason/Dixon," Urge Overkill effortlessly rewind the world back to 1993. The slightly out-of-tune guitars, a certain swagger, good singers, the updated Rolling Stones sound for Generation Xers like me, the complete lack of pretension and a sound that doesn't sound digitized and remains raw to the bone -- I haven't heard music like this since I was 20 years old, which is probably why it took me several spins to fully appreciate and dig "Rock&Roll Submarine."
Is it a perfect return to form for UO? I would say almost, but not quite. The band members produced the album themselves, and the result is that some of the tunes could have used a bit more finesse, perhaps more definition to give them added bite. Some albums are overproduced (especially these days); "Rock&Roll Submarine" lacks a topnotch producer's touch. Nevertheless, it's hard not to enjoy the invigorating hand claps and chorus heard on "Rock&Roll Submarine" (the song), the intensity of "Little Vice," the quirkiness of "Thought Balloon," the introspection of "Quite Person" and rugged but catchy guitar work on every song that never gets old. Interestingly, the lyrics and vocals on the final track, "Touched to a Cut," remind me of an Axl Rose-penned tune, which might not please these indie heroes. (Note: it's a great little song that packs a lot of genuine emotion into 2 minutes, 9 seconds.)
Who knows what the future holds for Urge Overkill, but maybe some experimentation is in order. After all, singers, guitarists and founders Nash Kato and Eddie Roeser have added a fresh drummer and bass guitarist to the mix. The band is already showing its younger rock `n' roll brethren how it's done on album and on the road; now it's time to up the expectations for themselves.
Is it a perfect return to form for UO? I would say almost, but not quite. The band members produced the album themselves, and the result is that some of the tunes could have used a bit more finesse, perhaps more definition to give them added bite. Some albums are overproduced (especially these days); "Rock&Roll Submarine" lacks a topnotch producer's touch. Nevertheless, it's hard not to enjoy the invigorating hand claps and chorus heard on "Rock&Roll Submarine" (the song), the intensity of "Little Vice," the quirkiness of "Thought Balloon," the introspection of "Quite Person" and rugged but catchy guitar work on every song that never gets old. Interestingly, the lyrics and vocals on the final track, "Touched to a Cut," remind me of an Axl Rose-penned tune, which might not please these indie heroes. (Note: it's a great little song that packs a lot of genuine emotion into 2 minutes, 9 seconds.)
Who knows what the future holds for Urge Overkill, but maybe some experimentation is in order. After all, singers, guitarists and founders Nash Kato and Eddie Roeser have added a fresh drummer and bass guitarist to the mix. The band is already showing its younger rock `n' roll brethren how it's done on album and on the road; now it's time to up the expectations for themselves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Glad they did this one
19 Jun 2011
Format:Audio CD
Being a major fan of what these guys did in the 80s and 90s, I was elated to learn that they would release a new album this year. I never expected any new material from them at all. Having heard a preview of "Effigy" a few months back, it was obvious that they still had the swagger that makes them who they are. But I wondered if they could still put together a solid album. So I snapped up my copy immediately and hoped for the best. Well, it has taken me a while to feel comfortable writing an honest review, but I feel the day has come. After several listens, I really like the album. The hooks have dug in. The lyrics are rolling off my tongue. King is King, and Nash is Nash. All is good...well, mostly. Some here have mentioned muddy production. I wouldn't say muddy exactly, but I wish it was a bit clearer. Also mentioned by others is the vocals being held back in the mix. I agree, especially Nash's. And as for the writing, it may not be their best, but it is still solid...better than most in the rock genre today. All in all, this is a solid album and a welcome addition to their catalog. I wish it didn't take so long, but I'm glad it's here. Here's to another some day!
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