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And so to New Model Army's eleventh studio offering, and it does not dissapoint.
It's quite incredible that Justin and co still manage to produce valuable and exciting music after over a quarter of a century in the 'business'.
'Today' starts with what is possibly the heaviest song the Army have released since 'Here Comes The War', 'Today Is a Good Day' thunders out with rocking guitars and fierce vocals; whilst not being the strongest song on the album its a fine opener.
The production is great, less claustrophobic and dark than the excellent 'Carnival' and far meatier than the mighty 'High', it certainly reminds me of the atmosphere that 'Love of Hopeless Causes' created.
Stand out tracks (and certainly fan favourites) are the awesome 'Autumn', 'La Push' and the thunderingly good 'States Radio', all classic Army tunes and some of the best they have written for a long time.
There are though, in my opinion, 2 tracks though that bring the album down from classic status to being extremely good; 'Mambo Queen' is a fairly good but slightly dull rock song but doesn't really get the blood going, one for another 'B-Sides...' album methinks. The dodgy song here though is 'Bad Harvest', it sounds a bit of a confused mess and not finished, an odd track to include on what is otherwise a blinding album. Some may have noticed the inclusion of the Army's version of Justin Sullivans song 'Ocean Rising', its a great track but not that different form the 'Navigating By The Stars' original and I do feel slightly cheated that we didnt get an original track (but hey, tis a small gripe).
All in all though a cracker and one that Army fans will embrace and love.
Im off to see Justin and Dean play at the Garage tonight, hope they do a few acoustic versions from the 'Today'...
It's quite incredible that Justin and co still manage to produce valuable and exciting music after over a quarter of a century in the 'business'.
'Today' starts with what is possibly the heaviest song the Army have released since 'Here Comes The War', 'Today Is a Good Day' thunders out with rocking guitars and fierce vocals; whilst not being the strongest song on the album its a fine opener.
The production is great, less claustrophobic and dark than the excellent 'Carnival' and far meatier than the mighty 'High', it certainly reminds me of the atmosphere that 'Love of Hopeless Causes' created.
Stand out tracks (and certainly fan favourites) are the awesome 'Autumn', 'La Push' and the thunderingly good 'States Radio', all classic Army tunes and some of the best they have written for a long time.
There are though, in my opinion, 2 tracks though that bring the album down from classic status to being extremely good; 'Mambo Queen' is a fairly good but slightly dull rock song but doesn't really get the blood going, one for another 'B-Sides...' album methinks. The dodgy song here though is 'Bad Harvest', it sounds a bit of a confused mess and not finished, an odd track to include on what is otherwise a blinding album. Some may have noticed the inclusion of the Army's version of Justin Sullivans song 'Ocean Rising', its a great track but not that different form the 'Navigating By The Stars' original and I do feel slightly cheated that we didnt get an original track (but hey, tis a small gripe).
All in all though a cracker and one that Army fans will embrace and love.
Im off to see Justin and Dean play at the Garage tonight, hope they do a few acoustic versions from the 'Today'...
Format:Audio CD
...when i receive a new NMA album! As an old-timer fan there was no way I wasn't going to buy this album, despite any negative criticism I may have heard and I'm sure I'm not alone with feeling like this. I'm a loyal supporter of Justin Sullivan and co and as such have given the album 3 listens before I can review it - honestly. Sound wise Today Is A Good Day follows on where High and Carnival the last 2 albums left off. I'm hooked from the very first riveting bass-strums of the opening and also title track and overall this is another wonderful sounding and lyrically moving piece of work. Favorites so far - Autumn (just beautiful), God save me "God save me from everything I really want, God save me from everything I really feel, God save me from everything I should have said" words stolen from my very own heart to of course Ocean Rising and ... Mambo Queen as I always love it when JS sings a good love song. For those people and I'm sure there are many who don't own a New Model Army CD - give this one a bash - you never know you may become as hooked as me and join the family.
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Today IS A Good Day is a great album by one of the UKs best bands. I am always nervous when a fan of a band says that the 'new' album is the best, because by their nature a fan has a bias. I have followed NMA since the start and listened as they have gone through the changes that the years have brought. Many bands release 1 or 2 great albums, and then struggle to deliver consistantly and NMA are no exception. The release of a new album from the boys, raises my hopes that there will be another Ghost of Cain, Thunder and Constellation or Vengence and they have produced some fine moments and great album, but to find an album that deivers with every track is rare. I believe that part of my love for this particular disk is that they successfully look backwards without attempting to produce No Rest.... or Cain. The album opens with the title track which has the bass line that marked their sound on the early recordings with Stuart Morrow, but the song is as modern a sound as NMA produce in 2009. The sound and feel of the album is about 'now', it is a rock album from a band who had the attitude of punk in its lyrics and can make them work in the slower more atmospheric tracks as well as the full on 'turn it up to 11' rockers. 'Autumn' is a beautifully written song that could be a great single, if that was the ambition of the band, but NMA just appear to love writing and playing great music. Justin Sullivan is one of this countrys great song writers and his solo album Navigating By Stars is worth checking out, especially as he has included a full band version of Ocean Rising which although an unusual addition works well. Mambo Queen is one of my personal favorites as I like the images it creates and has that 'quiet bit, quiet bit, LOUD bit' that Nirvana did so well. Other outstanding songs include the wonderful 'Disappeared' which combines dark lyrics matched perfectly with the music which is stirring and anthemic...yes another reminder of NMAs past. So to summarise 12 great tracks that demand to be listened to LOUD with the windows down and singing at the top of your voice...buy it...you know you want to ;-)
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they have lost that edge
Always loved this band but this latest effort is as exciting as concord. you know its history and you see the present. nothing, its boring, lacks the umph!!!!
Published 15 months ago by M. Wilding
Up there with their best
I said when I reviewed their previous offering, High, that, unlike most fans, I prefer the more recent albums to the earlier work. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Somerset Canary
Even worse than Carnival
NMA are one of my all-time favourite bands - been so since '85, but this is their worst album yet. I have tried to like it, given it my best shot, but to no avail. Read more
Published 21 months ago by X93250617
Another great album from NMA
I have never been a die hard fan of NMA but have two of their early albums and saw them live a couple of times in the mid eighties, anyway I bought this as I was intending to go... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Vid Man
Worshipping the Devil in the name of God
Unconcerned with the pretty boy image and synthetic sound of the early 80's and more mature than the punk bands they preceded this band were at odds with the record co-operative... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Mr. Percy Frizelle
AS GOOD AS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUSTIN YOU,VE STILL GOT IT, THIS IS AS GOOD AS EVER JUST MORE REFINED FOR THIS NMA.
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Tm Phillips
Another awsome disk from NMA
If you are an NMA fan this won't dissapoint. In typical Army fashion there are many dimension to this album. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by MrC
NMA album
Good start to this album and a little bit of the old fire seems to have come back from the olds days. Great drumming and very like Rob's used ot be. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by C. Bray
Another one bites the dust
I'm equally excited every time New Model Army release a new album, and then I get equally disappointed. And this one was no exception. Unfortunately! Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Mr. G. Hulden
A grower?
New Model Army albums can be difficult beasts. Very personal due to the nature of the music and especially the lyrics and I suspect this one is no different. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Neil Munday
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