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The Rhumb Line

Ra Ra RiotMP3 Music
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: August 19, 2008
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
What a breath of fresh air!! Lindsey M. Whiteway  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Every song is a good listen and it's fairly easy to find some songs that stand out greater than others. Kevin Satterwhite  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Yes, this album is addictive and one of the most played albums in my Ipod. E. Kurt Cullamar  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy, violins, batman. August 19, 2008
Format:Audio CD
It's a shame. Ra Ra Riot is likely to remain in the shadow of Vampire Weekend because they released their debut full length second. There are similarities with Ra Ra Riot and Vampire Weekend and most of it stems from both lead singers sounding identical. The shame from that is that Ra Ra Riot is so much better than the comparable Vampire Weekend. Their production is more sound. Their songwriting is deeper and more meaningful. Their execution is flawless. Their album is more consistent and cohesive. Regardless, for those who take notice of this wonderful band and their debut LP, "The Rhumb Line," will no doubt benefit from their clement symphonies.

The album starts of proper with "Ghosts Under Rocks." This is my personal favorite song of the album from all the "oooohs", the frantic guitar strumming and the melancholy violins. The vocals are enchanting and the drumming is not slighted. "Dying Is Fine" shows everyone Ra Ra Riots obvious post-punk scene influence which is native to their hometown state, New York. A sound similar to The Strokes, albeit much more diverse and subsequently more interesting. On "Oh, La" there are more pounding drums and melancholy violins which take possession of the listeners free will and paralyze any attempt to divert attention from its beauty.

If I've mentioned violins and drums in one song then I've mentioned the essence of all the songs from this album. Every song is latent with violins, guitars, wonderful drums, sometimes with cellos and sometimes with obos. Don't dare let that repetitious proclamation deter you. This album never tires from beginning to end. Every song is a good listen and it's fairly easy to find some songs that stand out greater than others. This album definitely stands out more than others in this wonderful year of indie music.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect debut August 21, 2008
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I've been following this young band from Syracuse since their initial demo EP. Two years of endless touring have helped to fine tune their catalog of songs into genuine gems. Even tracks that previously surfaced on their self-titled EP like "Can You Tell" have been transformed here with stronger arrangements and an added emphasis on backing vocals from string player Alexandra Lawn (who compliments the lead vocals by Wes Miles perfectly on several cuts).

Ra Ra Riot have had some extreme ups and downs over the past few years, but every experience, good and bad, has given depth to their musicianship and helped to inform the spirit of this incredible debut. It's an impressive collection of songs and I look forward to following them for many years to come.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Rhumb Line August 21, 2008
Format:Audio CD
On Ra Ra Riot's debut album, "The Rhumb Line," the band plumbs the depths of indie music's oldest and newest influences. The record sounds something like a mix of Vampire Weekend and The Cure with some of the rock-oriented production values of Wolf Parade. As the other reviewer stated, the album will likely be stuck under the shadow of Vampire Weekend's successful debut self-titled LP, simply due to the fact that it came out first, and indie music fans are often the first to cry copy-cat. However, "The Rhumb Line" is a varied and engaging listen, and though the similarities are certainly there between Ra Ra Riot and Vampire Weekend, calling this a mere clone would not do the band justice.

The first track opens with some of that Wolf Parade flair mentioned at the beginning of this review, but quickly opens into a sweeping arrangement of strings, building tension as the drums create a frantic, harried pace. The second track apes a very specific Cure sound in the guitar tone, but lyrically and stylistically, the song is unique and fun, finding a good blend of symphonic pop and new-wave swagger. The album addresses the typical moods of a love-lorn indie frontman, and so while the lyrics may have little new to say on the subject, they don't detract from the music or the album as a whole.

All in all, it's a record of lovely, heartfelt pop, and there's nothing wrong with that.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars This band rules
I love this band. They make awesome music. The singer is really awesome at singing. The violin is very fun.
Published 5 months ago by J. Yee
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome album
The melding of classical and alternative rock comes together in this first Ra Ra Riot album. There are similarities to the Vampire Weekend in terms of vocals but the classical... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Obdurate
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
I discovered this album some time ago and find I keep coming back to it. The vocals and strings on "Ghost Under Rocks" and "Each Year" are mesmerizing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by JTY
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt, Brilliant Debut
I received my introduction to Ra Riot when they opened for Death Cab for Cutie at a show in 2009, and I knew I'd stumbled upon a gem. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Actinograph
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Album
This is literally my favorite album I've ever listened to (along with Fleetwood Mac's Rumours) Its simultaneously sad, haunting, and sentimental, yet joyous, lovely, and upbeat. Read more
Published on May 5, 2011 by Caleb Lin
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous new/classic rock
Just saw and heard the group on Craig Ferguson's Late, Late Show. What a breath of fresh air!! Their debut track "Can You Tell" just compels toe tapping and/or jumping up and... Read more
Published on March 26, 2009 by Lindsey M. Whiteway
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly beautiful sound
This is an album that will evoke the deepest feelings from within. The strings section ( cello and violin ) are sure to haunt you; they are melded well with indie-rock/pop grooves. Read more
Published on January 26, 2009 by E. Kurt Cullamar
4.0 out of 5 stars so different and so good
They are different than any other band I've heard without being weird. I really like all the songs except for "Too Too Fast" sometimes annoys me. Read more
Published on January 10, 2009 by BlackElectronics
5.0 out of 5 stars No, it's not "rum..." No, it's not "Rhumba..."
The death of a loved one does strange things to rock musicians. You can either end up with schlock like "Tell Laura I Love Her" or the magnificence that is The Rhumb Line. Read more
Published on December 16, 2008 by Susan Petrone
3.0 out of 5 stars Needed multiple listenings
There's a lot to hear on The Rhumb Line - a cello here, then violin, lots of moody swirls darting around. It takes several efforts to get through the entire CD. Read more
Published on December 6, 2008 by Kareen Land
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