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A Must Have!, July 3, 2006
This review is from: All at Once (Audio CD)
After hearing about a band by the name of Paulson for some two months I checked out a few songs and immediately ran to the record store to pick up "All At Once." Several months later and I still regularly play their second LP some three or more times a week. It's rare for a band this young (both individualy and as a cohesive band) to create such a masterpiece! The melodies, rhythm, singing, and instrumentation are fantasic. Moreso than their first album, "Variations" has a very haunting feel about it yet it's done in a very beautiful way. The way that the keyboards and guitars tie together is excellent, as is the drum and bass aspect, and the vocals are simply incredible.
Buy this record now before these guys start getting more attention! And make sure to catch them live!
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Unique Rock, December 7, 2005
This review is from: All at Once (Audio CD)
One of the best releases of 2005. If you like bands like Dredg, Hum, Facing New York, then check this CD out. It flows very well, almost a dreamy feel to it, and the use of a keyboardist adds a lot the sound. There are no catchy choruses here, actually there aren't too many choruses period....but what there is a cohesive, layered sound that sinks in deeper with each listen. I would not call Paulson emo, although thats how I've seen them classified in some reviews. Unlike most emo, the singing on this cd is not the usual high pitched whining. Check it out, It won't disappoint.
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DEAR PAULSON, SHAINA LOVES YOU <3!, May 31, 2007
This album everyone should have! They have a dfferent sound than any other bands I listen to, which is awesome. Their sound is like progressive/indie/alternative/jazz. They're unique, and I love the drums and Logan's voice especially. Also how all the musical elements blend together. I've been waiting forever to say this and now I get to say it: this cd is awesome and if you can you should definitely see them live!!!! I saw them last night and I was blown away. Here's my ratings for the songs, and maybe they'll be helpful:
1) Voids: 10/10 Great opener
2) Under Crowns: 10/10 Great follower to the album opener
3) Calling On You: 11/10 Get the cd just for this song =]
4) Window Frames: 9/10 It's like a break from the first three songs, but still really good
5) Slow Down: 10/10 Starts off slow, and then picks up, awesome song
6) Programs: 8.5/10 One of the slower songs
7) Miami Current: 10/10 I love the beat to this song.
8) Not By A Long Shot: 9/10 One of the more mellow songs
9) Break Me In: 9/10 Starts slow and picks up, nice song
10) Ultra-High: 11/10 This is the song that got me hooked on this band, nuff said.
11) Just Shy: 9/10 Only because I'm partial towards upbeat songs
12) I Knew You When 10/10 I didn't like this song as much as the others until I saw Paulson performing it live- awesome hype song
13) What Are You?: 8/10 A mellow song to end the cd, I like the drums at the end.
Just buy the cd, you will not be disappointed =D
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