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Track Listings
| 1. Kissing Families |
| 2. Comeback Kid |
| 3. Booksmart Devil |
| 4. The Fuzz |
| 5. Creation Lake |
| 6. ...All The Go Inbetweens |
Editorial Reviews
The first national release from LA's best kept secret. Produced and mixed by Rod Cevera (Weezer, Warlocks). They've toured with Elliott Smith, Rilo Kiley, Autolux, Earlimart, Secret Machines, and Radar Brothers. "The Silversun Pickups' 'Lazy Eye' plays like Billy Corgan on the only happy day of his life, alternating between 'Sun Tanning On The Patio' fuzz and shit disturbing ampage" - splendidzine.com.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Before their debut album, the Silversun Pickups debuted their retrogrunge sound in the "Pikul" EP. Basically this EP does what it's supposed to do -- shows off their style, presents a bunch of excellent songs, and introduces listeners to the Angeleno rockers' grimy, creative rock'n'roll.
It kicks off with one of their poppier songs, "Kissing Families," which blossoms out into a delicious rock song. "It's no wonder that we did it this way/Kept looking forward on paths sideways/It's everything that's connected and beautiful/And now I know just where I stand."
Things speed up even more with the ominous, fast-moving "Comeback Kid," which sounds like a budding hard-rocker. But then they try out some other sounds, not just the hard rock -- a song ruled by lots of clashing cymbals, slow-moving guitar ballads, and some ominous Radioheadish atmosphere over solid riffs and drums.
Basically, don't expect it to sound just like their full-length debut, "Carnavas." "Pikul" is softer and more atmospheric, but still with the hard-rock sound that they're known for. It's not as confident and hard, but there's still plenty of talent and range here.
They have a lot of mingled electric and acoustic guitar, with some drums that can smash or gently rat-a-tat. And there's lots of hard buzzing bass that builds up to grinding walls-o'-sound, and some thick mats of foggy keyboard, which gives a slightly psychedelic flair to their catchy, rawboned melodies.
Brian Aubert often gets compared to Billy Corgan, probably because (like Corgan) he has a rather high voice and some very bittersweetly evocative lyrics. His vocals are pretty good -- a bit androgynous sounding, but melodic and smooth -- and while some songs are too simplistically written, there are seeds of greatness in others. "There are twenty-four parts in a day/That divides me from you..."
In "Pikul," the Silversun Pickups sound like they're stretching their wings, and getting to know their own sound. Not all of it got used later, but it shows that they have plenty of room to expand.
It kicks off with one of their poppier songs, "Kissing Families," which blossoms out into a delicious rock song. "It's no wonder that we did it this way/Kept looking forward on paths sideways/It's everything that's connected and beautiful/And now I know just where I stand."
Things speed up even more with the ominous, fast-moving "Comeback Kid," which sounds like a budding hard-rocker. But then they try out some other sounds, not just the hard rock -- a song ruled by lots of clashing cymbals, slow-moving guitar ballads, and some ominous Radioheadish atmosphere over solid riffs and drums.
Basically, don't expect it to sound just like their full-length debut, "Carnavas." "Pikul" is softer and more atmospheric, but still with the hard-rock sound that they're known for. It's not as confident and hard, but there's still plenty of talent and range here.
They have a lot of mingled electric and acoustic guitar, with some drums that can smash or gently rat-a-tat. And there's lots of hard buzzing bass that builds up to grinding walls-o'-sound, and some thick mats of foggy keyboard, which gives a slightly psychedelic flair to their catchy, rawboned melodies.
Brian Aubert often gets compared to Billy Corgan, probably because (like Corgan) he has a rather high voice and some very bittersweetly evocative lyrics. His vocals are pretty good -- a bit androgynous sounding, but melodic and smooth -- and while some songs are too simplistically written, there are seeds of greatness in others. "There are twenty-four parts in a day/That divides me from you..."
In "Pikul," the Silversun Pickups sound like they're stretching their wings, and getting to know their own sound. Not all of it got used later, but it shows that they have plenty of room to expand.
18 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By hgdf
Format:Audio CD
The most amazing band that you've never heard of. The quality of the songwriting is far beyond most of the crap that's popular these days. The sound is slightly reminiscent of Early Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead, yet still distinctive and unique. I've seen SSPU several times live in concert, and if you liked the studio recordings, the live show will truly blow you away.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have heard "Lazy Eye", and if you've been listening to modern rock stations or playing Guitar Hero:World Tour then chances are you have, you know these guys have a distinctive sound. This album is better than 'Carnavas' but it's only drawback is that it is only an EP so there are only 6 tracks. These tracks are all good though and I definitely advise getting this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Start!
A Must for anyone who is a Silversun Fan or a new listener who wants to start in order and not just want is currently being played. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RickArias
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
It contains one of my favorite songs... All the go inbetweens. Just because of this song the almbun is superb.
Published 4 months ago by Christian Freese
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not their best, but still some good songs
Kissing Families was the best of the songs on this album. The rest of the songs are mellow and not as vibrant as their newer albums.
Published 4 months ago by TheSupahBeast
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fave new band!!! Yes!!!
This group is just so amazing, and so happy to have this early EP. A couple songs on here are arguably two of their very best! Full of great songs, and some cool surprises!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daniel Mantey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Listened first, then bought it.
I read some of the reviews here, and it left me wondering what I would actually find on this album; so, I looked it up on Rhapsody and listened to it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Macklin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great EP...
I must be the one of the few that liked the "off" songs more.....
Best songs are
All the Go Inbetweens
Booksmart Devil
Kissing Families... Read more
Best songs are
All the Go Inbetweens
Booksmart Devil
Kissing Families... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Someone
5.0 out of 5 stars
All Good
This product was exactly as advertised. i recommend wholly. A++++. It is all good for me. (more words to appease Amazon.com, though nothing more to say).
Published 20 months ago by j a buckenmyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Wonderful
So I ordered this album already knowing that Silversun Pickups was a good band. What I didn't know was that their early work here is almost better than their new album! Read more
Published on December 28, 2009 by Calvin Short
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 Years After Siamese Dream...
...this band finds the torch that Billy Corgan so carelessly dropped in '93 and makes it their own. Much to their credit, they feed the flame with art instead of ego.
Published on October 11, 2009 by Mike Boast
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
I purchased this after I listened to Carnavas. I would say that it is not as well rounded as Carnavas, but still a joy to listen to.
Published on April 7, 2009 by Matt Stroer
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