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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "Lightning Field" of Sound , December 12, 2005
Sneaker Pimp's second album, their 1999 release Splinter, is my favorite collection of their work. Many fans were disappointed at the lack of Kelli Dayton's vocals after this follow-up to Becoming X, but I like Chris Corner's voice just as much, if not better. It has a masculine yet delicate feel to it that has a way of drifting through the music rather than contrasting it. It truly complements the mood of Sneaker Pimps: hypnotic, dark, lustful, and enchanting trip-hop. In the cases of the albums Bloodsport and Splinter, the Sneaker Pimps are trip-hop with an acoustic presence, blending their sound with rock.
Out of their three albums thus far, Splinter has the most inspired lyrics. They don't get repetitious (as with Bloodsport), they explore several themes, and they are the most poetic--not only in the images themselves, but the way the lines flow. An example (from "Destroying Angel"): "Like the stones beneath the water that you walk on to be taller/The hands you stuck together when you prayed you'd wait forever."
The builds in this album are amazing. Songs will start off as subtle, gain some force, and then reach mind-blowing peaks--this especially occurs in "Lightning Field," Destroying Angel," and "Ten to Twenty." Despite my mood, Splinter always feels welcome.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful album, January 11, 2005
It took me a while to get into this CD when I first got it because I was very closed minded when it came to music, at the time. All I knew was that I loved the Sneaker Pimps first album, Becoming X, enough to pay $25 for this CD. I also knew that Kelli Ali had left the band, so I wasn't sure what Chris Corner's vocals would sound like...and I had nowhere to sample this CD, so I just went ahead and bought it. At first I wasn't sure what to think of it, but the more I listened to it, I fell in love with his voice. The lyrics are very emotional and honest, and I've grown to love that about the Sneaker Pimps, among a million other things. Now, I can't imagine what my life would be like without these Sneaker Pimps CD's...I've overplayed them so much that I've annoyed my boyfriend with them and they've become a big part of my life and my memories.
Picking favorite songs on this album, or any of the Sneaker Pimps albums, is very difficult, but if I were to choose some to recommend to others I would choose "Ten To Twenty", "Flowers and Silence", "Destroying Angel", "Half Life", & "Low Five" for starters. I highly recommend this album.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
MASTERPIECE, August 22, 2002
Sneaker Pimps. A growing band which debuted in 1996 with the acclaimed album "Becoming X". Unfortunately , Kelli Ali left the band and vocals were taken over by guitarist Chris Corner, the original writer of the songs. Very diffrent than "Becoming X" in a positive way, "Splinter" is much more of acoustic guitar and rock than electronica, which was seen on "Becoming X". This is not something to look down to. Now with Chris in the lead this gives "Splinter" a cleaner, fresher, and crisp sound. He gives each track vocals of sexuality and power. The lyrics are beautiful and touching. The album's standout track is DEFINITELY "Destroying Angel", but everyone has their favorites. Each song leaves you with a feeling you cant explain and haunts you. This album as well as other albums from sneaker pimps has touched my life vastly. I relate to the music so easily and felt like i wrote the lyrics myself. They have now become my favorite band of all time with this album (you should also check out the newer album "Bloodsport"). If you love acoustic guitar and rock-type anguish, this is not an album to be missed!
Buy this now!!You will not be dissapointed in the least.That is guarenteed and assured!
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