Before: Who?
My expectations are raised slightly because of the inclusion of the exclamation point. I hope this gang can bring what they promise.
After: The first song, "Ether", sounded like a more mediocre, watered-down version of the Talking Heads. It wasn't much except for when that syncopation jerked me back into its just-above-average beat.
I'm no music historian, but has there been a shift in history from when people were satisfied with very repetitive, "simple" musical designs to having a thirst for constantly changing, vibrant music? I feel that this music is comparable to visual art that isn't flashy on the surface but satisfies with patience. I'll insert the spoonful of sugar analogy here: In the past, people could swallow medicine straight. Nowadays, we're less disciplined and need a sweet thing to help it along.
Or maybe that's just musical taste that varies among listeners?
Maybe I'm listening to this sound and comparing it to what I know in 2014: The Talking Heads, The Strokes. At least the latter is a lot newer and possibly has more "modern" sounds? So in order to really get the full appreciation of this band, I'd have to have as much musical experience as everyone in 1979, when the album came out?
"I Found That Essence Rare" is actually pretty groovy! I can imagine it being played at a dance party.
But overall, I'm having a hard time appreciating this album. Sorry to everyone who likes this type of thing, but I think it's pretty on mark of "eh".
"Anthrax": What is this????? This song is an example of where my definition of music meets its border. Sounds very experimental.
Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh please make the last 3 minutes of this album go by quickly! This is so bland!!
Well I'm glad that's over.
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