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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Feelies are one of America's most under-rated and unknown acts. Formed in the late 70's in New Jersey after a shared love of The Beatles and a desire to make a name for themselves in the local bar scene, they ended up inspiring & influencing an entire generation of guitar hungry bands like Weezer (obviously, take a look at 'Crazy Rythms' album sleeve).
The afore-mentioned 'Crazy Rythms' was a superb slice of Post-Punk, suburban aggression played with surprising restraint & skill. It mixed Modern Lovers stlye suave with the rigid singing style of (another underappreciated) British punk group Wire. It is as good a debut that you are likely to hear and it easily ranks alongside such greats as 'Marquee Moon', 'The Modern Lovers' and 'Horses'. If you have any interest in these albums or acts such as The Velvet Underground or The Dream Syndicate then you owe it to yourself to check 'Crazy Rythms' out.
But the story does'nt end there (although it nearly did). A fully six years later, The Feelies returned to the studio with R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck and set about crafting this beautiful and melodic album. The sound is very different from the debut, with more emphasis placed on melody and harmonies it comes across as a great lost early R.E.M album (lazy comparison I know, but hey, Peter Buck's name is on the back sleeve).
Highlights of the album include opener 'On The Roof', the Lemonheads-esque 'The High Road' and the stand-out & wonderfully sprawling 'Slipping Into Something'. But to be honest this is one of those great albums which does'nt really peak & fall, it is superb throughout it's 10 song cycle.
Comparisons to The Lemonheads, R.E.M, Gin Blossoms, The Posies and Big Star are inevitable & (to be honest) correct. So much like 'Crazy Rythms', if your a fan of any of these bands, this album is right up your alley.
The afore-mentioned 'Crazy Rythms' was a superb slice of Post-Punk, suburban aggression played with surprising restraint & skill. It mixed Modern Lovers stlye suave with the rigid singing style of (another underappreciated) British punk group Wire. It is as good a debut that you are likely to hear and it easily ranks alongside such greats as 'Marquee Moon', 'The Modern Lovers' and 'Horses'. If you have any interest in these albums or acts such as The Velvet Underground or The Dream Syndicate then you owe it to yourself to check 'Crazy Rythms' out.
But the story does'nt end there (although it nearly did). A fully six years later, The Feelies returned to the studio with R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck and set about crafting this beautiful and melodic album. The sound is very different from the debut, with more emphasis placed on melody and harmonies it comes across as a great lost early R.E.M album (lazy comparison I know, but hey, Peter Buck's name is on the back sleeve).
Highlights of the album include opener 'On The Roof', the Lemonheads-esque 'The High Road' and the stand-out & wonderfully sprawling 'Slipping Into Something'. But to be honest this is one of those great albums which does'nt really peak & fall, it is superb throughout it's 10 song cycle.
Comparisons to The Lemonheads, R.E.M, Gin Blossoms, The Posies and Big Star are inevitable & (to be honest) correct. So much like 'Crazy Rythms', if your a fan of any of these bands, this album is right up your alley.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this after picking up Domino's reissue of 'Crazy Rhythms'. 'The Good Earth' replaces the twitchiness of their debut with a more rootsy, college rock feel. The comparisons with early REM are unavoidable, (Jangly guitar work, a low vocal mix and Peter Buck on production!). However the album has a subtle charm that really rewards repeated listens. There is a warmth to this album that I just love. Respect too for not repeating the tricks of their cult debut.
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I managed to miss this one when it first came out, despite the Peter Buck connection, but have caught up recently.
The best way to describe this album is as the missing link between The (later, more accessible) Velvets and Yo La Tengo, which is held to be A Good Thing in these parts.
Sublime!
The best way to describe this album is as the missing link between The (later, more accessible) Velvets and Yo La Tengo, which is held to be A Good Thing in these parts.
Sublime!
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