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Def Needle in Tomorrow

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The Comas are amazing. This Chapel Hill foursome made an understated splash with their first album "Wave to Make Friends." Brian Paulson's masterful production of "A Def Needle in Tomorrow" propels them way beyond the low-fi, woozy charm of "Friends" on up into the indie rock stratosphere. They're up there now, watching us from on high as we walk around looking like ants. I listened to this album once and at least three songs stuck in my head for the entire day. I listened to it a second and third time and the whole damn thing has glommed onto my brain and won't let go. I can't wait to listen to it again. Join me in reverence and reverie of the Comas. Buy this CD.

the comas are a band where one can literally hear the growth of the musicians in terms of creativity and originality from each album to the next. I didn't care for "wave to make friends" to much. I love "conductor". this album is snugly nestled between the two. it fits there nicely. doesn't blow me away, but there are some really pretty tracks here. i'd say it was worth buying, but i am really looking foward to their next release. the comas keep getting better and better....

I first heard about The Comas through the SXSW website and sampled some of their songs. I bought this album and really enjoy the laid back feeling I get when listening to this CD. Words can't really describe how their music effects me. I get absorbed by it. The first song, Arena, is a little difficult to sit through. It sounds like it could use a little work. All of the songs after it really sink their teeth into you and don't let go.

I first heard a cut from this album on Spinner and quickly searched for samples on the web to see what more of it sounded like. Then I bought it, and I love it. It's a wonderful collection of gorgeous psychedelia, muted and sleepy at times, but totally from the heart. Perfect late night-early morning listening. Probably good makeout music too.

Oh no, another dreary indie rock record. The Comas should fall farther into their comatose state or snap out of it completely, as this record fails to excite or seduce. Imagine if you will Radiohead crossed with Marcy Playground or barbed wire crossed with cotton candy. The gentle sing-songy vocals are joined by a lot of uninspired blip and bleep sound effects that become annoying and the melodic hooks demand attention like an insect buzzing around your face does.