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Strange & Beautiful

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Better late than never! I discovered Aqualung through a Scrubs soundtrack. "Easier to Lie" grabbed my attention and I thought the voice sounded a bit like Thom Yorke's but the style was so sweet and hopeful, it couldn't be Radiohead... The arrangement was nuanced and layered. I immediately did more research on Aqualung and just. fell. in. love. I found myself needing to hear Brighter than Sunshine all day long. It alone is worth this purchase.

And then there's "Left Behind" which unexplainably tickles my brain. I love it to itty bitty pieces. "If I Fall" is poetic, soothing and does something to my heartbeat. "Strange and Beautiful" is hauntingly languid. I could go on...

There are lots of comparisons to Keane, Coldplay, Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie and even Muse. I don't see how this can be a bad thing. They all coexist quite nicely in my playlists.

Between this album and Memory Man I have 14 favorite songs, which is extraordinary in my personal experience (usually I'll love only around 3 songs from any album). I cannot wait for their next move.

I've listened to this album a few times and I always felt like Matt reminded me of another artist. I finally realized that he sounds like a male version of Aimee Mann, IMHO. So if you like her, chances are you'll like Aqualung.

This is a really good CD! If you like Coldplay, Keane, and/or Radiohead check this out! It's a strong cd with a bunch of really good cuts on it. He uses some of the same sounds Coldplay uses, and writes like Keane with alot of the haunting type hooks of early Radiohead. The song that initially grabs your attention and gets you humming is Left Behind, then you gravitate to Breaking My Heart and Brighter than Sunshine, both phenomenal songs. The rest of the songs grow on you, although they aren't immediately as "accessible" as the previous three.

What can I say, I'm really impressed with this CD, and I have never heard anyone talk about it. My guess is that may be because of it's one glaring fault, it's "clonish". It sounds like Aqualung's writer listened to alot of Coldplay, Radiohead, and Keane, and set out to imitate their work. Thom Yorke can get away with his whining because you know it's really in his personality. But you have to wonder if Aqualung is copying a style more than being unique and original. Regardless, this is still a great CD even if it is a clone!

Aqualung is so great!! I listen to it all the time!! Buy all of the CD's!!! SO FAB

I love his arrangements and its soo different from the music out there. If, you like originality and something soothing to listen to this is the album to buy. I use it to relax and take my mind of stuff.

this is just an amazing cd all-around. the title track is, by far, one of the best songs ever written. if you can't relate, well, you're just retarded.

I've been a customer at Amazon.com for years now and have been an 100% customer. I've recieved my orders in described condition, fast mailed to me and if something happened that I didn't get my order (which has been rarely) I immediately get my refund. Amazon.com, you guys ROCK! thanks for making a shopping experience so easy and trustworthy.
Peace out!

Erik

Someone please help me understand how this guy was able to get this depressing dribble released to the general population? This could be the WORST music I have ever heard in my entire life. I have a fairly extensive CD collection that ranks in the thousands with exposure to lots of different musical styles. Please take a close listen to the samples before buying this garbage. Coldplay and Radiohead should NOT be compared to this trash. Additionally, if you are tired of being a generally happy person and want to mess that up play this album.