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5.0 out of 5 stars
"d" is for disease, June 22, 2005
This review is from: Ima Robot (Audio CD)
holy...my mind is blown.
i put their cd in when i get in the shower, and i unabashedly sing and dance until i run the hot water tank dry.
so they're not good for my electric bill, but they sure are good for everything else. i daresay im addicted. and that their cd isn't very good at sharing. it hogs my cd player, and makes all my other cds jealous.
not that i mind too much. i play obvious favorites.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Refreshing_Re-defining_Simply Amazing, January 20, 2006
This review is from: Ima Robot (Audio CD)
With the whole "emo"/punk rock movement on everybodies lips (i.e. mega-bands like 'My Chemical Romance' and 'Fallout Boy' to name a few) it is easy to see how numerous similar bands can emerge out of mediocracy and over-saturate the radio waves with mass produced music while landing guest spots on MTV's 'Total Request Live' performing infront of screaming 13 year old girls.
"Ima Robot" is one of those bands that transends and re-defines the genre. Though their self-titled album has been released over 2 years ago, it is a must own for all music lovers, whether you are part of the "scene" or not. The stand-out song on the album is "Scream" which was featured in the "Queer As Folk" soundtrack. The vocals of Alex Ebert give shades of bands like "Hot Hot Heat", but the accompaniment of pseudo New Age sound combinded with the punk guitar riffs & musical construction leave "Ima Robot" in a class all on its own. My personal favorites on the album are "Dirty Life", "A is for Action", and "Lets Talk Turkey". This album goes smoothly from track to track, and dont be surprised if you have the CD playing on loop.
On a side note, "Ima Robot"'s new album should be out this year (2006), on Capitol Records. Something to look forward to, whether you are a fan of the band, fan of the whole "emo"/punk rock genre, or just somebody who looks forward to CD releases.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Hunt down the singles, October 20, 2004
This review is from: Ima Robot (Audio CD)
The b sides to this album are just as brilliant if not better than the album tracks. They are tough and expensive to find, but worth it.
1. I'm Your Bitch
2. The Beat Goes On
3. STD Dance
4. The Strangler's Theme
5. Twist and Shout
6. 10:10
7. Ages of Ruin
8. Sign Your Life Away
9. Sex Symbols On Parade
It forms a whole other amazing album. Tracke em down and listen to the future. This band does not have a single bad song. Not a one.
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