Even So

Lewis | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 25, 2002
• Label: Deep Elm
• Copyright: 2004 Deep Elm Records Inc
• Total Length: 44:59
• Genres: Alternative Rock/Hardcore & Punk, Alternative Rock/Indie & Lo-Fi
• ASIN: B000S549MW
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,800 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Customer Reviews

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3.0 out of 5 stars ., December 21, 2002

By 

Scott Heisel (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Even So (Audio CD)

I'm really running out of things to say about Deep Elm CDs nowadays. It's not that they're all identical in style - far from it. It's not that they all just plain .... - no chance. It's just that they're all on par with each other, and each band seems to be making great music. Lewis isn't much different.

Lewis, from Dallas, TX [the third band on Deep Elm with that distinction] spins a web of intricate indie rock with electronic flourishes that might warrant a comparison to Radiohead, if Radiohead went a bit more "emo" on us. The album's 10 tracks slide by the listener in a little over 45 minutes, and you really do wonder where the time went - sadly, it's because most of the songs really tend to blend together.

The band's musicianship is great, though - I could listen to the guitarists in this band go back and forth for hours. The problem is, all the band members seem kind of stuck in their ways. The idea of "well, it worked for the last song, let's try it for this song!" seems to be pretty prevelant here.

This CD definitely is easy to swallow, however. I leave a lot of my CDs on repeat all day long on my family's computer when I am home for school breaks [such as I am now]. Most get turned off as soon as my mom, dad, or sister come downstairs to use the computer. Amazingly, this CD stayed in as my sister checked her email, my mom designed a flier, and my dad did his accounting - I was shocked each time someone would leave the room and the music was still eminating, at a rather high volume, too. So if anything, this is a CD that honestly could appeal to anyone who has open ears.

My biggest complaint is that once you put the CD away, it's damn near impossible to remember anything *from* the CD. Once you put it on again, all the musical memories come flooding back to you, but it's like amnesia once you take it out.

Deep Elm has been on fire this year, with new releases from Camber, Red Animal War, David Singer, and many more all being at the top of their game. Had this been any other year for the label, I probably would've praised Lewis more, but as it stands they definitely fall to the Deep Elm B Team in my eyes. Still worth a listen, though.

4.0 out of 5 stars Mid-tempo Lofi Rock I've Come to expect from Deep Elm, October 21, 2002

By 

Sancho Perez (the quon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Even So (Audio CD)

Lewis plays typical Deep Elm fare, alternating between lofi guitar patternations and serene vocals, to more furious electric guitar crashes and sometimes screaming vocals. The instrumentation on the whole, is excellent and what I've come to expect from the label. After one listen, one can tell they are good musicians, feeding off one another to create a full, all emcompassing sound. The album's opener starts the record on a very up note, with rich vocals, a good melody, a soft but persistant beat, deft guitar work, and interesting lyrics. However, songs 2,3,4 sound a little long winded and would sound better trimmed down to 3 minutes. However, the lyrical quality remains intact as the lead singer poses thoughtful questions and makes keen observations. Song #5 also stands out, for its outstanding guitar work, slight patternation nuances and rhythm changes really capture the "Deep Elm" sound. The melody is perhaps stronger on this song than any other, and the simply wonderful vocals rise above the track hightening the songs message of isolation. The remaining tracks, while not quite as strong, showcase focused musicianship, thoughtful lyrics and generally excellent choruses infused with tight harmonies. Lewis continues Deep Elm's tradition of excellence with, "Even So", the first output from Lewis. Fans of Brandtson, Benton Falls, The Appleseed Cast, and other Deep Elm bands will not be disappointed.