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By Gannon
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Vivian Girls did it earlier this year, helping to revive C86 as they went. Crystal Stilts added impeccable influence in the shape of Jesus & Mary Chain's Pyschocandy. Wavves even added a touch of hit-and-miss, West Coast slacking into his mix. And now, Woods have done it with a dash of folk and pysch-rock. Noise is big news, and remarkably all these fine purveyors call the enviable, New York-based Woodsist label home.
Categorised by the scene's lo-to-no-fi production values and ethereal reverb, Woods have taken the sound outdoors and into the creased hills of their artwork. There is something to be said for experience and Woods have it in spades as former members of the earnest and intricate Meneguar. A slew of low-key Woods releases and one previous studio album all support the adage that practice makes perfect.
But Songs Of Shame is not perfect and that's why it's appealing. The muffling qualities of their light affection for noise provide intentional scuffs and fractures. The crackling falsetto of the haunting `Born To Lose' and fuzzy `Rain On' align the record with Devendra Banhart and the so-called freak-folk movement. Magik Markers' Pete Nolan cameos on the rambling 9-minute, psychedelic jam of `September With Pete', in truth with little note. The instrumental `Echo Lake' is curiously foreign containing both the rhythm from Primal Scream's `Rocks' as well as swarthy drumming.
Where the persistent folk feel provides bucolic colour, where Americana bleeds onto the arpeggiating guitar-work, Woods become very interesting, gently blurring genre boundaries. On one hand there is the loyal cover of Graham Nash's `Military Madness', on the other, the melancholic harmonies of `The Hold'. And then there are the guitar solos.... Read more ›
Categorised by the scene's lo-to-no-fi production values and ethereal reverb, Woods have taken the sound outdoors and into the creased hills of their artwork. There is something to be said for experience and Woods have it in spades as former members of the earnest and intricate Meneguar. A slew of low-key Woods releases and one previous studio album all support the adage that practice makes perfect.
But Songs Of Shame is not perfect and that's why it's appealing. The muffling qualities of their light affection for noise provide intentional scuffs and fractures. The crackling falsetto of the haunting `Born To Lose' and fuzzy `Rain On' align the record with Devendra Banhart and the so-called freak-folk movement. Magik Markers' Pete Nolan cameos on the rambling 9-minute, psychedelic jam of `September With Pete', in truth with little note. The instrumental `Echo Lake' is curiously foreign containing both the rhythm from Primal Scream's `Rocks' as well as swarthy drumming.
Where the persistent folk feel provides bucolic colour, where Americana bleeds onto the arpeggiating guitar-work, Woods become very interesting, gently blurring genre boundaries. On one hand there is the loyal cover of Graham Nash's `Military Madness', on the other, the melancholic harmonies of `The Hold'. And then there are the guitar solos.... Read more ›
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Remarkable little gem of an album.
2 May 2009
By Colin M. Maguire
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I know nothing about this band. I stumbled onto them, got this wonderful new album of theirs - and haven't stopped listening to it since. Woods' latest record works wonderfully as a single piece - it's got a definite feel and personality to it. It's a really wise, old-soul-genuine rock and roll album - and Songs of Shame reminds me of what LPs ought to be like. Great life to this, tight, and the musicianship is very clever and energetic. Research has revealed a thoughtful, likable band. Good minds at work, here. Lots of heart and character. I'm looking quite forward to checking out Woods' other titles: Five Stars. This is the real deal. This band is going to go a long way - I love it. Don't miss this album!! Woods do the trick, and Songs of Shame definitely gets you where you want to go - and does it smoothly, with a great little landing. Terrific LP!! A+
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a very good album
5 July 2012
By I'm not giving my pen name to a machine
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
To be honest, I wouldn't be writing this review if there were more on this page. I'm stunned that (at the time) there are only 3 reviews.
I bought this album on a whim, entirely based on finding the song "Rain On" on youtube. For the last six months I've listened to this album more than any other and I still find it exciting each time. I have filled out with Woods discography since then, but Songs of Shame stands out as the most compelling.
The music has this strange balance between elegant and ramshackle; the best of them feel like they could fall apart at any moment, but that is part of the charm. The lyrics are downcast but earnest while the arrangement is uplifting and raw in all the right places.
Songs of Shame isn't for everyone; the music can be too simple in some ways, too artsy in others, and the production is lo-fi all the way. But it's the kind of album that can captivate - if it hits, the reward will be well worth the risk.
I bought this album on a whim, entirely based on finding the song "Rain On" on youtube. For the last six months I've listened to this album more than any other and I still find it exciting each time. I have filled out with Woods discography since then, but Songs of Shame stands out as the most compelling.
The music has this strange balance between elegant and ramshackle; the best of them feel like they could fall apart at any moment, but that is part of the charm. The lyrics are downcast but earnest while the arrangement is uplifting and raw in all the right places.
Songs of Shame isn't for everyone; the music can be too simple in some ways, too artsy in others, and the production is lo-fi all the way. But it's the kind of album that can captivate - if it hits, the reward will be well worth the risk.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool ...
19 Oct 2010
By College Radio Fan
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Not a bad track on it... Modern Indie rock in a time machine (the 1960's).
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