“Ambition” is good but is too light. It is too light and too easily forgotten to end an album. It is too light to compete with an anthem like “Let There Be Love.” “Ambition” floats off into the ether leaving very little trace. It does sound pretty while it floats away.
ROUND 11 WINNER: OASIS
WINNER: OASIS’ DON’t BELIEVE THE TRUTH.
The 6-3-2 score looks a little lopsided. It may be too lopsided. Some of those song-by-song contests were really close. I could have had a lot more draws than I did. There are even a couple of instances where I could change my mind in one band’s favor over the other.
If I were at all mathematically inclined I would develop one of those fucking algorithm things to try and balance the scales to reflect just how much closer this matchup really is/was. Or maybe I should do a sequel to this piece. Instead of pairing songs of by track listing, I could do it best song versus best song in descending order- you know what? Fuck that.
In fact, fuck all of this.
Some Cities is a great album. Don’t Believe the Truth is just a little bit better. I like them both. I think many of you will, too.
Article comments
1 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
fantastic, DJ! really enjoyed this right here. i must confess, however, i ain't ever given much time to The Doves. what i did hear didn't do much for me, but who knows? maybe one day...
2 - DJRadiohead
Thanks, Duke. Glad you dug this. I was hoping my little labour of love would not go uncommented!
I have only gotten into Doves in the last couple years. They never really have dented the US much- and it is a shame. I really dig them a lot.
I heartily suggest re-investigating 'The Last Broadcast' if you ever get a chance and inclination. It is easily one of my favourite albums ever.