Peregrine

The Appleseed Cast | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: March 21, 2006
• Label: The Militia Group
• Genres: Alternative Rock/Hardcore & Punk, Alternative Rock/Indie & Lo-Fi
• ASIN: B0016CIOM2
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall, their best to date . . ., September 27, 2006

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Paul Drager "garion333" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peregrine (Dig) (Audio CD)

I find myself wanting to push past the first two songs, jump right into "We Are" and continue from there. But instead, I take a breath and listen to what the band wants us to hear. And I'm not dissapointed. Well, not completely.

"Ceremony" is what one may have expected to hear come first on the Appleseed Cast's last album, Two Conversations, a gritty instrumental track following the epic Low Level Owl albums. To me, Two Conversations wasn't a hiccup, but it didn't seem like a natural progression. LLO may have just been too high of a bar to set (as many have said). Now having digested Peregrine for a while, Two Conversations seems a natural progression for the band as it's relative simplicty and more straighforward songwriting has combined with all that came before into this fairly great album, Peregrine.

Is this album completely unique and mind blowing? Not really, if you've heard the Appleseed Cast before, but this is a damn good album. "Sunlit Ascending" and "Peregrine" are probably the two standout tracks for me, though I do like everything on this album. The weakest point comes from the second song "Woodland Hunter (Part 1)" as it seems a bit contrived, but "Part 2" saves it later in the album and giving the first part a purpose.

I have given this album to any number of people who have never heard of the Appleseed Cast and I have yet to find someone who dislikes it. Obviously, some are blown away and others jump around and hit the high points, but it is hard to call this a bad album. For the Appleseed Cast, Peregrine isn't completely original, but their songwriting is strong throughout resulting in what is probably their most accomplished and listenable album yet. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peregrine Flies High for The Appleseed Cast, May 2, 2006

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Introscape "Caduceus" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peregrine (Dig) (Audio CD)

Chris Crisci is an amazing song writer, as any fan would tell you just based off past works alone. Aaron Pillar is a prolific guitarist that will always leave you mesmerized as you listen to this album.

Adding a new drummer to the mix (Nathan Richardson - Casket Lottery) changes the sound dynamics created by the band a bit, but I think it's a solid move for the band. In addition to Nathan's new sound behind the kit you have John Congleton (The pAper chAse) producing the album in the famous Pachyderm Recording Studios. Going with John was a switch from their former producer in Ed Rose. John Managed to give their music a little thicker sound, but I feel he also managed to maintain the raw nature that the Appleseed Cast are known for.

The band should feel good about this album at this stage in their evolution, and I believe the fans will as well. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up! Now we can only hope that Cris decides to record another Old Canes record as well!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome..., March 27, 2006

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M. Townsley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peregrine (Dig) (Audio CD)

Appleseed cast went a little bit more experimental with this album, and it turns out perfectly. They kept their amazing sound, yet altered it, and matured it, complete with mellow guitar riffs, and intense hooks. The only thing I didn't like about this album is that even though it's instrumental parts are amazing, there is extremely less emphasis with the vocals, one of the things that drew me into the band.
Overall, if you want something to really enjoy on a road trip, or while you're at your desk working, pick this up.