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Holy Pictures

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David Holmes first release under his own name in at least five years doesn't disappoint. Not the dark and introspective vanity project that you might suspect, The Holy Pictures is, in fact, a strong and uplifting collection, featuring the smooth production that anyone familiar with Holmes' music would expect, along with hooks aplenty. It's also essentially a "Rock" record as opposed to Holmes' past excellent work in the DJ/Dance and Soundtrack genres. The opener, "I Heard Wonders," kicks the disc into gear with a driving beat, sweet surf guitar accents and Holmes' vocals reminiscent of Primal Scream or JAMC at their best. "Love Reign O'er Me" (fortunately not a cover of The Who classic of the same title) is another highlight. Instrumental tracks like "The Story Of The Ink" and "Melanie" are among the finest of Holmes' career. It's strange that The Holy Pictures is flying a little bit beneath the radar since its release a month or so ago. It definitely deserves an American release (as does Primal Scream's latest, Beautiful Future). The Holy Pictures is an import worth springing for.

overall this is a great album. I just had it for a few days and have listened to it maybe a dozen times already. My favorite track is The Story of the Ink. The other songs a good too, but that one sticks out a little more. And Holmes sings on this album, which I don't remember on any previous albums. He sounds like the singer that sang 'Nicotine' for Deep Dish. If you're a David Holmes fan, you'll probably like this

I loved "Come Get It I Got It" and "Let's Get Killed." This album is different in scope from those, and it took a few listens for me to get into it. Rather than the jazzy/loungy/dj mixup of "Let's Get Killed" or the groovy 60s feel of "Come Get It I Got It," this album is a guitar-driven romp that reflects some of Moby's more rock moments crossed with the Dandy Warhols. A good solid album, but not what I was expecting.