Minuteman for the Moment

Look What I Did | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B000AXWHPS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #326,191 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How come anyone hasn't reveiewed this album yet?, October 5, 2005

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Steve Hime "college music major" (Northeast Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minuteman for the Moment (Audio CD)

Look What I Did is an enigma in the LA scene - aware of the times but not trendy; catchy but not radio-rock by any means; draped in irony but not to the point of pointless self-deprecation; abrasive but melodic simultaneously, making for some interesting contradictions.
Their first CD, My First Time, introduced listeners to the Nashville-raised fivesome's schizoid songwriting style, borderline-math-metal technical approach, and their ridiculous sense of humor.
However, the CD was lacking in the sense that didn't have a strong focus, and it left the listener without an idea of what exactly Look What I Did sounds like, other than sarcasm put to a Botch-esque hardcore background.
Minuteman For The Moment not only represents a band reaching their creative peak, but the elaboration of a whole new approach to the hardcore subgenre, referred to as "hardcore-pop."
For every abrasive and generally "hardcore" moment, there are delicious melodic tidbits and genuinely catchy riffs, yet nothing they do ever feels forced; if there's a more poppy section in the music, it's because they want to do it, even if the average hardcore kid won't like it (or get it.)
Songs like "Raining Pleasantries" and "The Soiree" have enough sheer power and trippy time signatures for even the most jaded grindcore fan, but plenty of melody and tasteful clean vocals to avoid mathcore-overkill.
Some of the slower songs, such as "The FOX Eats TV Ishmael" (the closest the band comes to a political statement) and "Is, Was, And Will Be," somehow keep heavy at the right moments, a feat that few bands that can pull off.
The potential singles "Appomattox Whorehouse" and the title track represent the band's attitude and approach in 3 and a half minutes well enough that they don't feel contrived or radio-friendly in the stereotypical sense, yet are initially accessable, becoming more and more complex with each listen.
Not one of the 12 tracks feels lacking; the album runs smoothly from one song to another, but no two songs sound the same, with their own sets of twists, tricks, and nasty riffs.
The band ends with a continuation of vocalist Barry Donegan's Zanzibar storyline, which ominously describes a crazed old pirate killing horses by the river; it features deliciously off-key vocals, unusual for Donegan, and a rhythm section never willing to give in until the the song starts nearing 8 minutes in length.
As a whole, Minuteman for the Moment represents a fresh face (rather, five fresh faces) in the cluttered "hardcore" scene. In 52 minutes, it does more than some bands do in their whole careers, turning the conventionalism of Victory bands and contemporaries on their heads.
This album is for hardcore fans who enjoy an album with dynamics, melodic structure and a gleefully-random stroke of scatterbrained genius about it.
Simply put, this is not an album to miss in 2005.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the Year, October 25, 2005

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Spazz (New Haven, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minuteman for the Moment (Audio CD)

Look What I Did is the band your mother wanred you about. Extremely tight musicianship, with song structure to make you dizzy. If you buy one CD this year make this your choice, you will not be disappointed. Look What I Did kicks your ass, my ass and even the ass of and ass! Buy this now!

5.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked Greatness, April 13, 2007

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Peter K. "Peter K." (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minuteman for the Moment (Audio CD)

I bought this cd about a year ago and never really listened to it until recently. what a mistake! The band is extremely talented with sweet bass lines, decent drumming and some pretty cool guitar work. Most noteworthy however are the vocals. The lead singer is extremely talented going from very good clean vox then pulling off some good mid range screaming to boost the intensity. different kind of sound which is refreshing in this sometimes stale genre. Definately a band that deserves more recognition. recommended.