Elevate

Intangible | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 24, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Larkio
• ASIN: B00099411G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,892 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, not amazing, May 1, 2006

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D. Shelton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elevate (Audio CD)

I believe the comparisons to AiC are somewhat valid but only in the vocal atmospherics. There are definitely some similarities between these harmonies and Cantrell/Staley's.

What it really reminds me of is the Meat Puppets sans mind-altering substances. It's chill, it's pretty, it's fluid. Someone said previously that the music feels unforced; I agree with that. It's mellow. The lyrics are more coherent than a song by the brothers Meat Puppet, but that is essentially what Intangible reminds me of.

It's a decent record but don't expect it to burn a hole in your iPod.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile Surprise, September 14, 2005

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Jeff A - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elevate (Audio CD)

I saw Intangible perform about a year ago when they opened a California show for Thornley and Breaking Benjamin. At the time, I was not very impressed. The guitar work was mediocre, at best, and the few songs they played sort of blended together, as if none had anything that could help someone differentiate between them. Therefore when my friend told me to listen to this CD I was skeptical.

Skepticism quickly turned into disbelief, which was replaced with a mild sense of enjoyment. What was, before, a painfully average and depressingly vacant display of musical ability, had somehow been transformed into a decidedly pleasant mix of post-grundge and classic rock. To be honest, I actually couldn't tell if the change was because the material was different or they'd gotten a producer to fix their mistakes. Whatever the case, Intangible has managed to overcome their initial deficiencies.

There's a tone of maturity behind the lyrics and the melodies that indicates a deeper understanding of the music they're playing. By no means is this an 11-track masterpiece; but there's talent, and, surprisingly, a great deal of raw emotion. "Winter Song" and "Hollow" are, in many ways, the best tracks on the album. Justin Wright's vocals, while not traditionally beautiful, seem to almost glide across the music. I would say that it's an ethereal sound, but it isn't: not really. What's so fascinatingly brilliant about the two compositions is that they give off an impression of naturalness. Nothing feels forced, or fabricated, or even written beforehand.

"Elevate" is a remarkably strong debut from this relatively unknown band. I can only hope that it eventually gets the recognition it deserves. And maybe, if people stop uploading Fall Out Boy and All-American Rejects onto their ipods long enough to listen to something other than the latest and greatest emo-replacement, it will.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Next Big Thing..., August 2, 2005

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Lisa Arrieta "Rawkstarr" (California, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elevate (Audio CD)

Intangible Is the next Big thing in rock.. Their Music is a mixed sound of new rock and classic rock a good mix if you ask me. Justin Wright is an Amazing Song Writer his lyrics are moving and inspirational. With Tunes like "Winter" and "hollow" Justin brings out the soul in his vocal perfomaces. Along with Sergio Gonzales on Drums, Kevin Mccormick on Bass, and one hot Guitarist Bruce Watson, they all come together to bring you pure Rock N Roll. This is one CD you have to purchase cause you wont want to turn it off.