How Memory Works

Joan of Arc | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 12, 1998
• Label: Jade Tree
• Genres: Alternative Rock/Hardcore & Punk, Alternative Rock/Indie & Lo-Fi
• ASIN: B000S531S0
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars somehow entertaining, August 29, 2002

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pukmut (chapel hill, north carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Memory Works (Audio CD)

i have not bought any other joan of arc albums but this one, ive had it now for five months or so and the lyrics are just beginning to make some sense. they are random, and when really looked closely at, are quite whitty. example: "all this white bread makes me wonder" as far as the techo aspect...it does add something to the music at times, but at others, it pulls away from the record. its hard to classify the album into any particular genre. you could place it in emo, you could place it in indie...it doesn't really matter. it sounds good, it holds your interest. realitivly simple record. ill be sure to check out their other two records down the road. mike kinsella who is in this band is also n american football and his solo persona owen. check them out too for a little cleaner voice and sound alltogether. 4 stars.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars neat record: artistic and infectious to boot, May 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How Memory Works (Audio CD)

If you've heard Cap n' Jazz, you know the vocalist. Abrasive and discordant, but somehow endearing as well; the kind of vocals that fit this music. I was a bit wary to try this record because of the supposed techno influence, but it only enhances the catchiness of these songs, adding another layer of music to the standard rock components (guitar, drums, bass) and meshing beautifully with the orchestration. The lyrics are top-notch, too. A serious progression from Cap N' Jazz in that the pop songs are much fuller than they were previously. Some of these songs (this life cumulative, to've had to of, god bless america, etc.) are simple masterpieces that keep you hooked to this record, listening to the record end over and over. If you aren't familiar with Cap N' Jazz, this record may take some getting used to, but it is well worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite albums, August 25, 2009

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Nell H. Bonaparte "Monkeebizness" (Portland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Memory Works (Audio CD)

Joan of Arc is hard to ease yourself into, but once you get lost in the swirling tracks you will understand what a gone dude Tim Kinsella is. In this age of mp3 downloads, it's hard to find artists who still appreciate an album... and you will most certainly find that Tim does just that. This album builds into a fever pitch like a train barreling through the god damn doldrums.