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Track Listings
| 1. Karma Debt |
| 2. Wolf Mother |
| 3. Generals |
| 4. Radiator Sister |
| 5. Disaster |
| 6. Mightier Than the Sword |
| 7. Body of Work |
| 8. Disarm |
| 9. Buffalo Flower |
| 10. Greatest Revenge |
Editorial Reviews
Following 2010's critically acclaimed debut What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood and a year on the road touring as part of Bright Eyes, singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn teamed up with producer Richard Swift again and emerged with Generals, a sophomore album fully armed. In place of the Zen meditations found on the Mynabirds' first album, Generals is filled with armies of stomps and claps, sweeping full spectrum orchestrations, and moments that range from intensely personal pleas to shout-out-loud protests with teeth.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
I'm really not even sure where Mynabirds came from or why I haven't been listening to them sooner. GENERALS is Mynabirds' second full-length album, and it sounds markedly different from its predecessor. Singer/songwriter Laura Burhenn's latest effort feels more purposeful and more direct. GENERALS never sounds angry or angsty, but it sounds driven and determined.
I have a hard time describing this album; it's hard to pick out each individual influence that penetrates the content here. Tribal percussion, 70's rock guitar, dreamy reverb, poppy hand-claps, industrial rhythm sections, GENERALS has a bit of everything. All of these sounds are bound together by Burhenn's often soulful voice. The closest comparison I can draw is probably David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy of albums (LOW, HEROES, and LODGER). The album isn't without its blemishes though: the ballads don't quite live up to the more propulsive songs ("Mightier than the Sword," and "Greatest Revenge.") The rhythm-and-blues tinged "Buffalo Flower" doesn't quite catch the listener either.
For its few faults though, most of the album feels as if it were made with a sure-hand. The album is opened by the electronic-tinged "Karma Debt." The title track "Generals" feels like Mynabirds are calling for a revolution; it's bluesy, stomping, and rhythmic. "Radiator Sister" oozes with attitude, but it's punctuated by a great pop sensibility. The waltz closing track "Greatest Revenge" eventually opens up in a beautiful soundscape by Burhenn chants "I give it all." You can't help but feel like she's talking to the listener here.
At its best, GENERALS is dynamic, engaging and exciting, but at its worst, it feels as if Lauren Burhenn is still trying to find her true creative voice (or myabe that's just an artifact at having such a scattershot album.) Fans of David Bowie, TV on the Radio, or St. Vincent will find plenty to enjoy with GENERALS. Highlights include: "Radiator Sister," "Wolf Mother," and "Generals." These tracks will give the listener an idea of what the expect from the album, but many of the songs tempos and dynamics vary from one to the next, so it is probably best to sample the whole album.
I have a hard time describing this album; it's hard to pick out each individual influence that penetrates the content here. Tribal percussion, 70's rock guitar, dreamy reverb, poppy hand-claps, industrial rhythm sections, GENERALS has a bit of everything. All of these sounds are bound together by Burhenn's often soulful voice. The closest comparison I can draw is probably David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy of albums (LOW, HEROES, and LODGER). The album isn't without its blemishes though: the ballads don't quite live up to the more propulsive songs ("Mightier than the Sword," and "Greatest Revenge.") The rhythm-and-blues tinged "Buffalo Flower" doesn't quite catch the listener either.
For its few faults though, most of the album feels as if it were made with a sure-hand. The album is opened by the electronic-tinged "Karma Debt." The title track "Generals" feels like Mynabirds are calling for a revolution; it's bluesy, stomping, and rhythmic. "Radiator Sister" oozes with attitude, but it's punctuated by a great pop sensibility. The waltz closing track "Greatest Revenge" eventually opens up in a beautiful soundscape by Burhenn chants "I give it all." You can't help but feel like she's talking to the listener here.
At its best, GENERALS is dynamic, engaging and exciting, but at its worst, it feels as if Lauren Burhenn is still trying to find her true creative voice (or myabe that's just an artifact at having such a scattershot album.) Fans of David Bowie, TV on the Radio, or St. Vincent will find plenty to enjoy with GENERALS. Highlights include: "Radiator Sister," "Wolf Mother," and "Generals." These tracks will give the listener an idea of what the expect from the album, but many of the songs tempos and dynamics vary from one to the next, so it is probably best to sample the whole album.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By KC Bandit
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I fell in love with the Mynabirds first album, What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood, and had the pleasure of seeing them live in Des Moines, IA, in March 2012. I met lead singer Laura Burhenn after the show and not only was she ridiculously nice, she was very humble and enthusiastic about her music and her talent. I heard my first taste of Generals at that show and was beyond impressed. The studio album holds up against their live performance as a rocking follow-up to their gospel-inspired previous album. This is a band I will DEFINITELY be keeping my eye on in the future. Well done!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Heard a song on Grey's Anatomy, and fell in love with this different sounding band! So good, I bought their other cd!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not usually a fan of this type of music
I guess you would classify this type of music as rock. I'm more of a rap fan but I'm always open to other genres. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. McLemore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Folk, Classic, Newage
A very captivating artist who knows just how to convey a message. Good to "Ground" oneself and move a bit closer to center but, just to the left.
Published 5 months ago by McEldoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bam!
So very good. Check this out if you dig on bands like Warpaint or other heavy percussive girl fronted albums.
Published 5 months ago by Damian Masterson
4.0 out of 5 stars
better, worse or just different from the first?
hey, my title rhymes! well, sort of- kind of like this mynabirds album is catchy... sort of. Don't get me wrong- I have a good amount of respect for the group (even though it's... Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Demerjian
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