By the time Technology Analogy reaches its twelfth track however, “Green Is The Colour”, the album takes on a new approach: environmentalism. “Just go green, green, green”, the lyrics state. So blatantly, in fact, that I had to skip the song. I’m as worried about our world as much as the next guy, but there’s a fine line between being eco-friendly and sounding like a bloody hippie.
Wait a tic. Aren’t environmentalism and the belief in God two entirely different things? Right-wing nut jobs vs. those godless liberals? Wouldn’t placing both messages into one album turn an analogy into a conundrum?
Oh, well!
I should also point out that this CD (produced by Feldman’s new label, Ci Fi Records) is available exclusively from Corey’s website (www.coreyfeldman.net) and that the album was made with special 100% biodegradable materials including recyclable paper, soy ink, and even a corn plastic disc tray. The original press release even stated “So essentially you could throw it in the ocean and it will just go back to nature!”, which isn’t such a bad idea.
Don’t get me wrong, though: the music on Technology Analogy sounds great (although the intros may be a bit too long). The voices are wonderful. And yes, Virginia, Corey Feldman definitely has some musical talent (I would love to hear him belt out a rockin’ rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Waiting For The Miracle”!) and I wish him all the best. Yes, yes, and yes. But the lyrics bring the whole album too close to the Christian category — and while that may work for you, it does not work for me. Sorry, Corey.
On the plus side, Technology Analogy may finally bridge the gap between god-fearing Christians and tree-hugging hippies.
Article comments
1 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
And yes, Virginia, Corey Feldman definitely has some musical talent
LMFAO! The music would be alright if it didn't sound so compressed like it was mixed in a box.
To say they sound like Pink Floyd is a f*cking insult. Roger Waters on his worst day could release an album 100x better than this shit! This CD lacks engineering & Corey couldn't carry a note in the back seat of his car.
Honestly, who gives a shit about the references to God & our imperfect Human race when I can't make it through :30 seconds of a single track.
2 - Brent
Wow, are you so short sighted and narrow minded (like most far right wingers and far left wingers) to actually believe or state that belief in God and care for the environment are competing values. Idiot
3 - Luigi Bastardo
You missed something there, Brent.
I wouldn't worry about it, though... you've made it this far in life after all, right?
4 - Monster5string
Brian- Are you really going to give a scathing review of the album when you only listened to :30 of it? Don't be a jerk!
I bought the cd because of the Pink Floyd connections, and I honestly like it. "Me Not You", "Crossed The Line" and "Trust No One" are all great songs, and I'm sorry, but so is "Green Is The Colour". It has a sincere message and a very catchy melody.
As far as it being a Christian album, I'm afraid I'll also have to disagree. While there are mentions of God, Corey seems to be questioning his existance and place in our lives.
5 - Whsprz
I had heard it before I knew who sang it, I liked it and was surprised that he has music out. Some chords remind me of other older songs long forgotten.
6 - MSG
I'll bet Obama's salary that Monster5string
is really Corey himself... Nobody could possibly like this crap... “Just go green, green, green”... Really?! This is so 2005.
7 - Dr Dreadful
I'll bet this small strip of calculator tape that MSG owes Obama $400,000.
8 - Angel Wilson
Stay strong Corey you still have fans out there and I know cause im one of them. Rock On.