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Still Life

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I once read a review of Aqualung where the reviewer describes Matt Hales as sounding like he was in exquisite pain. That's true, he does, but in a very listenable way. This is not an upbeat album in any way, but the lyrics and the sentiment are very cathartic (sorry for the cliche). It's a quiet, intimate album that you're almost afraid to listen to with any one else around. I would recommend this album over the first Aqualung CD.

I discovered Aqualung through the WB's show Smallville. They played Strange and Beautiful (I've never been much of a commercial watcher, so I missed it when that happened). I searched, and listened to some of the other songs and I've fallen absolutely in love. A worthwhile investment, all around!

Where most Artists release a song, and then the other tracks are increasingly different from the sound you fell in love with, Aqualung is refreshingly (instead of stagnantly) consistent with their mesmerizing sound.

This album is beautiful and heart felt. Great song writing ability is seen and heard in each song. I was trying to make a mix cd recently and looking to put one of these songs on there and I couldn't decide on one because they are all so great. Please take the time to listen to this album and also check out Strange and Beautiful.

I love Aqualung. I became hooked when I was backpacking through Spain two years ago and met two English guys and we were exchanging music. One of them had this album and I was totally spellbound! I've been trying to spread the word to all my friends since being back in seattle. Then to my surprise recently it showed up on some show like 'the OC.' I was really happy they are getting some recognition in the states like they deserve. Two amazing albums in a row. I was bummed I missed they while they were touring with Dido. Definetly check this album out!!!!!!

I first discovered Aqualung after hearing the second track of this album ('Left Behind') on Seattle's KEXP. It's a perfect rock/pop song, hitting that sweet spot that can't help but please, a la all of Radiohead's 'The Bends'. The rest of 'Still Life' is more along the lines of Aqualung's debut, which, while promising, lingers too long on the safe, slow, and dreamy. But Matt Hales knows how to write a well-formed song, and 'Still Life' is eminently listenable from start to finish, if a bit repetitive. His songwriting style reminds me of Aimee Mann (consistently good and sometimes brilliant), and his sound is a mix of Travis and Ben Folds - lovely midrange male vocals. If you're sick of Coldplay (who couldn't be after 'Clocks'?), Aqualung is a welcome substitute.

I discovered Aqualung surfing the web, since then I've been hooked. Nowadays, whenever I walk into a GAP store, I hear *Brighter than Sunshine* and I swoon. If you love Coldplay, you'll like Aqualung. The import CDs are pricey but well worth every cent. No regrets here.

I recently discovered Aqualung a few months ago and I can't put their music down. I absolutely love it. Their music is very mellow and easy to listen to. I can't say anything bad about their music this is an excellent purchase I now have all of their cds. Enjoy.