Blogcritics: Comments on New album releases, week of 5-10-2005

Comment by BRICKLAYER

Wed, 11 May 2005 08:48:09 EDT

Yo Tom, Cool. I'm gonna have to check that out-if I can ever stop listening to the new Styx, that is.

Comment by BRICKLAYER

Wed, 11 May 2005 08:46:35 EDT

Hey Al, That new Styx owns my ass!

Comment by Al Barger

Wed, 11 May 2005 03:38:37 EDT

Don't let me dissuade you from your heart's desire. Granted, ol' Al is skeptical. On the other hand, I've never regretted spending the money on Pat Boone's In a Metal Mood.

Comment by Mark Saleski

Tue, 10 May 2005 15:26:42 EDT

i came this ( ->|<- ) close to buying that new Styx cd a coupla hours ago. ..but i could hear that "barger angel" in my ear ".....you'll be sooooorrryyyyyy..."

Comment by Al Barger

Tue, 10 May 2005 15:17:29 EDT

Alrighty then Bricklayer, did the Earth move under your feet when you heard the new Styx?

Comment by Tom Johnson

Tue, 10 May 2005 14:30:32 EDT

Mr. BRICKLAYER: Meshuggah's Catch 33 is, to say the least, unrelenting. 47 minutes of one intense song (broken into 13 pieces) can be that way. That said, it's also a pretty intriguing listen that manages to stay interesting throughout its enormous length. I might, however, prefer I just for its relative brevity and intensity.

Comment by ClubhouseCancer

Tue, 10 May 2005 09:21:48 EDT

The new Spoon is just terrific. It definitely doesn't all sound like "I Turn My Camera On," which is kinda like "Emotional Rescue"-era Stones, except it's actually got soul. The rest of the album is all over the place (it's Spoon, after all), but it's all informed by r 'n' b and a dedication to groovy guitar sounds. "I Summon You" is a simple little masterpiece. The Joe Lovano is awesome no matter whether the drummer listens to the other guys or not. That fat man saxist is unable to make an uninteresting mainstream jazz album, while it seems like so many of his peers can't make an interestingone.

Comment by Timothy Jarrett

Tue, 10 May 2005 08:58:58 EDT

I just downloaded the new Spoon (available at eMusic and iTunes). If the rest of the album is anywhere near as strong as the lead single ("I Turn My Camera On"), it should be brilliant.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 10 May 2005 08:49:57 EDT

thanks Bricky! his new LOG album assesment: "the breakdowns aren't as awesome but the songs are better"

Comment by BRICKLAYER

Tue, 10 May 2005 08:38:57 EDT

Hey Mr. O: Your son may already be down with this, but if not, he may want to check out the newly re-issued Burn the Priest CD, which is the Lamb of God guys before they changed their name to LOG. The name change was a good thing, cause now I can wear their t-shirts to church without hurting Father John's feelings. Only 1 hour until the new STYX drops!!!!!!

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 10 May 2005 08:33:59 EDT

my son is TOTALLY into the new Lamb of God

Comment by BRICKLAYER

Tue, 10 May 2005 08:26:45 EDT

Mark, Cool, I haven't heard their new one. Did you like what you heard? Me, easing into the day, listening to Guided by Voices "Isolation Drills" at this early hour, gearing up for a Lamb of God marathon once the coffee kicks in! Only one hour until the doors open so I can pick up the new STYX. WOOHOO!

Comment by Mark Saleski

Tue, 10 May 2005 07:56:47 EDT

hey brick, i listened to Meshuggah on the satellite radio this morning. good enough??

Comment by BRICKLAYER

Tue, 10 May 2005 07:43:15 EDT

I'll be first in line at Best Buy for the New Cattle Decapitation! And the Styx.