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Gloss Drop

BattlesMP3 Music
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: June 6, 2011
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What has changed is the overall mood. M. Buisman  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
These guys are good and they know it, and watching them play is awesome to say the least. Dan Bergevin  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It has Melodies! June 20, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Battles' musical style is such that losing a member means losing all the songs he played on, which was shown at their show in the Melkweg not too long ago. No Atlas or Tonto were played, but it was still easily one of the best concerts of the year so far. The departure of Tyondai Braxton left some, including me, wondering what would become of the Battles sound. "Gloss Drop" provides the answer, and a surprising one. Some elements are still intact; John Stanier's drumming is still some of the best in the alternative music scene. It takes about a minute in opener `Africastle' but the pounding is relentless and tight, like it was on "Mirrored" but it does not dominate the album.

What has changed is the overall mood. "Mirrored" could be dark and brooding at times, "Gloss Drop" is at times almost upbeat. This is in part because of the high pitched keyboards, which Ian Williams has more space for now. It even has melodies! The drumming and beats are almost more towards hiphop where the funky beats have replaced the really weird solid beats on "Mirrored".

Dave Konopko still provides the rumbling background sound with bass and lowtuned guitar.
Braxton was the singer but has been replaced with a score of guest vocalists. How do they do this live you ask? Well, two screens show images of the singer singing the vocals, and this can be manipulated. The brilliant `Ice Cream' vocals are provided by Chilean/German Matias Aguayo, and even Gary Numan shows up in the drum-heavy `My Machines'.

It is unfair to compare "Mirrored" with "Gloss Drop". The moods of the album are different, mostly because of the changing musical dynamics. "Gloss Drop" is stronger overall. While lacking some of the top tracks like the monumental Atlas (maybe the best piece of alternative music recorded in the first decade of this century) it is easier to access and a more pleasant listening experience. One thing is still certain, Battles is still as unique as ever and is as 21st century as music can get.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally.. June 10, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Fell in love with the different layers of Mirrored, with each song being kinda like a flaky pastry. Know what I mean? You peel it back and there's another tasty layer. Well Gloss Drop is more like a Gobstopper. Still has those tasty layers, but it's a totally different food altogether. I agree about cruising to this during the summer with the windows down and volume up. Good stuff guys.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars HAPPY MATH ATTACK! June 7, 2011
By s.t.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Without former vocalist Tyondai Braxton around, 'Gloss Drop' of course feels a bit less "songy" than 'Mirrored.' But, really, who lists that quality among reasons to listen to Battles releases? Regardless, this is quite an infectious sugary rush of beats here, much more joyously kinetic than their pre-Mirrored material, and a number of guests vocalists stop by once in a while to change things up. All in all, "Gloss Drop" is an effortlessly enjoyable record that's a lot of fun to blast on some decent speakers. Current standout tracks: Ice Cream, Inch Worm, My Machines, and Sundown.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Alright
I was mistaken at first because it came in a clear plastic case, and I was upset. It was my fault, as I did not read the description all of the way through. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Weird, love or hate
It's like Primus or Mars Volta. Either you love it or hate it because it is so weird. I'm on the liking the weird stuff side of things.
Published 7 months ago by David A. Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars "Don't Stop Till you get Enough" - Michael Jackson
Do you love ice cream?

Grab a cone, and hold it under the the soft serve dispenser. Oh yeah! here it comes!!!

Delicious ICE CREAM.. Your Favorite!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by DeDub
5.0 out of 5 stars Hell yeah!
I think Gloss Drop wins 2011 for the most fitting pairing of image and music. The cover is highly representative of exactly what you're in for with this record; a big sticky mess... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Seth Mcarron
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive sounds
This album is truly addictive, ever since I first put it on I keep on listening to it, up to 4 times per night. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Schouten
4.0 out of 5 stars Vinyl review - still distorted, but the dynamics are better than the...
Too few vinyl reviews here on Amazon, so adding my two cents in case you are considering a purchase. Read more
Published 15 months ago by roebeet
4.0 out of 5 stars Battles- Gloss Drop
Solid follow up album to their 2007 album "Mirrored." You can read reviews everywhere online. The main reason I purchased this LP from Amazon was because it was in stock and it was... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars Infectious--I can't help but like it
I didn't want to like this. I didn't know anything about Battles but this pile of pink string in the shape of ice cream just called out to me. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Scott Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars adult
thank you for this fascinating album.
it's inspiring and gets better and better every time i listen.

thank you for getting rid of the Excess Baggage. Read more
Published 20 months ago by hertford-turtle
4.0 out of 5 stars The last interesting modern band.
I bought this on a whim since i enjoyed their last album, "Mirrored." I must say, I am EXTREMELY pleased. Read more
Published 21 months ago by jro
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