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Sebadoh might have been one of the defining bands of the indie-rock revolution, but it seems Lou Barlow's side project the Folk Implosion was built to last. The New Folk Implosion, despite its name, provides a fine example of what Barlow has always done best: soulful rock music that captures the poetic shyness and sense of inadequacy of its maker. Barlow's lo-fi edge mellowed into a loose sonic adventurousness long ago. Here, ex-Sebadoh drummer Russell Pollard's rhythms are occasionally augmented by fluid loops. There's nothing as immediately hooky as "Natural One," the group's unlikely hit from Larry Clark's controversial teen movie Kids. But those still mourning the passing of Sebadoh ought to find what they're looking for in the windswept "Releast," "Creature of Salt," and "Pearl." --Louis Pattison
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Argyllsox
Format:Audio CD
I am so confused as to why fans of a band or artist balk at any sigh of growth, especially when they are supposed to be "indie" fans. Indie fans aren't supposed to want to pigeon hole an artist. Lou continues to show his expansion of his themes in both Sebadoh and IF and that should be a good thing not something everyone runs from.
This CD is one of the most cohesive works Loobie has done. The song writing is impeccable. The tunes get deep inside you. They are haunting, beautiful and dark.
Please expand your horizon along with Lou and stick by everything he does. He is one of our best!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jay Wilson
Format:Audio CD
First off, I am biased. Anything Lou releases with whatever other musicians is my favorite music. The New Folk Implosion contains two member of Alaska! (album='emotions') and both CDs contain some of the best true rock songs of the year. On the not-rock side, "Pearl" is another of Lou's best songs ever. The evolution from the home recording on loobiecore.com, to when I saw it played live, to the CD version is wonderful. By far the best SOUNDING Lou Barlow related album ever. And yes, in a way it is a mix of the best aspects of Sebadoh's rockin and FI's quirky brand of electronic arrangements. This CD has reminded me that straight rock music is alive and can still be interesting.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Tony
Format:Audio CD
Another classic album by Lou Barlow. I have been a Sebadoh and Folk Implosion fan for a number of years and what draws me to the music is that you do not expect a consistent sound from one album to the next. There is always a degree of experimentation and the result is always fresh.
Stand out tracks are Fuse, Releast and Easy. I found it hard at first to listen to this version of Easy after listening to the loobiecore version, but this song rates up there with Sorry and Nightmare which is worth the price of the CD alone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still great.
I bought this when it came out and was not sure I liked it when it didn't sound like The Folk Implosion, but I listened a few times and it grew on me. Read more
Published on October 29, 2008 by Catherine M. White
5.0 out of 5 stars
real music lives
its a great album listen to it with no preconceptions of what it should be
Published on August 17, 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Lou Barlow
Another classic album by Lou Barlow. I have been a Sebadoh and Folk Implosion fan for a number of years and what draws me to the music is that you do not expect a consistent sound... Read more
Published on May 23, 2003 by Tony
1.0 out of 5 stars
terrible
lou barlow can be brilliant and often clueless. hes clueless here. with the exception of track 7 (great) and 9 (good), this is an album without direction. Read more
Published on March 23, 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
Say One Part Lullaby hadn't been born, this record might've got a 4 from me. Instead, that masterpiece, record of our time, incredible patchwork of trip hop beats, vocal harmonies... Read more
Published on March 21, 2003 by terry fez
3.0 out of 5 stars
Missing something
For anyone who liked the other Folk Implosion albums, this one is missing something. The album is still good, and despite only having 9 songs, is still fairly long. Read more
Published on March 7, 2003 by Doug Leach
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