4.0 out of 5 stars
potential, later fulfilled, March 8, 2008
This review is from: Born a Black Diamond (Audio CD)
This album is perfect for lesiurely listening. Essentially just stripped down folk-rock, the gritty guitar production and loud drums immediately bring Neutral Milk Hotel to mind. Any similarity to Jeff Mangum's work ends in the production though. Brimming with energy, this album carries more similarity to the quirky majesty of Danielson. It's chock full of legend and lore, and seems intentionally absurd. Here, in place of the pretense and poise of coastal-american indie, we find a band steeped in magic and senselessly pounding out songs on churning guitars and reverberant drums. The childlike energy and absurdism make the album extremely endearing. I really enjoy the fact that they didn't pile every catchy song into the first four tracks as well. The album is consistent throughout, and while his lyrics lack the power of the aforementioned artists, the album showcased thier potential.
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