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The Science of Things

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like another reviewer has said, this album is not nearly as bad as some people are saying. the intensity of gavin rossdale's songwriting and singing as well as the rest of the band in playing, is incredible.

the only objections i have to this entire cd are 'dead meat' and 'mindchanger', both which i skip rather than play through.

the diversity on this record are incredible, 'letting the cables sleep' showing an amazing lull in guitars, 'the chemicals between us' blaring out loudly in every way, 'disease of the dancing cats' showing the band's membership in peta is not just lip service, and 'spacetravel' showing us a very different version of gavin's girlfriend, lead singer of no doubt gwen steffani.

i think that the best song on this cd is 'jesus online' because of the way it starts out sounding very hollow and boring, but eventually gains the momentum and guitars that bush is famous for. i also like 'prizefighter' (because 'the best is yet to come'!) and '40 miles from the sun' (another song that is slow with less noise).

something must really be wrong here, because this is one of my favorite cds of all time.

"The Science of Things" is not an instant Bush classic. It doesn't have any megahits like "Comedown" or "Swallowed". But it is the best Bush album to date. It just might not seem that way on a single glance. It grows on you. After 1, 2, or even 3 listenings you still might not like it as much as their previous albums. But listen to it at least 4 times before you make an educated judgement. "Sixteen Stone" was awesome (despite it's few weak factors) and "Razorblade Suitcase" was really good (despite it's weak factors). I'm not even going to mention "Deconstructed" because I hated that album so much. But "The Science of Things" takes the cake. Gavin had a great idea to get away from the city and take a vacation in the countryside to write these songs. If he hadn't of, the songs probably wouldn't be as relaxed and refreshing as they are now. That's the thing I love about it. It's relaxed and renewed feeling. "Sixteen Stone" and "Razorblade Suitcase" to me felt like the songs were written on the edge of Gavin's seat. Some of them seemed a bit forced. On "The Science of Things", Gavin seems more relaxed and not pressured to write good songs. He wrote good songs by just letting them flow out. Even though it's not quite flawless, "The Science of Things" rocks!

Don't get me wrong here people, this isn't an earth-shattering album, but it's Bush's best. It also makes clear that Bush can make some original music on their own. The two slower ballads ("40 Miles from the Sun" and "Letting the Cables Sleep") are the milestones of this LP. Despite the techno influences that Gavin Rossdale embraces on The Science of Things, they never dominate the songs, they only enhance them. He also tries (too hard at times) to be political. He takes on political themes on "Disease of the Dancing Cats," "Spacetravel," and "English Fire." He also seems disgusted with humankind's ever-increasing reliance on technology on tracks like "Jesus Online." Bush's trademark crunch and hooks are still intact on this album, most notably on "Prizefighter" and "Warm Machine." Bush also explores new creative territory. The new electronic elements give Bush a fuller, more realized sound. "Altered States" makes the best use of the electronics. Gwen Stefani of No Doubt guests on "Spacetravel." "The Disease of the Dancing Cats" is probably the hardest song they've ever recorded. At times. Rossdale's political rants are a little hard to swallow, and there is a slight feeling of familarity, but overall, Bush has a tightly solid album here.

Bush's third album has been called "going techno" and going "electronic" which is nonsense!

Its just on this album, they used some "sound" samples and elements for this record, and overall its pretty good, some songs could of been developed a little more and a bit better, but its still a great album. Although some tracks can wear a bit thin sometimes.

1. Warm machine 7/10 - Fantastic (very unsurprising song for a bush album opener) opening song for the album, the only problem is it goes for a bit to long.

2.Jesus Online 8/10- very different, but brilliant song. Drags a little.

3. The chemicals between us 10/10- without a doubt one of Bush's best songs ever, astounding guitar sounds, ther best on the whole album.

4. English Fire - 6/10A bit of a let down, a little bland.

5.Spacetravel - 7/10not bad, not exactly a really great song.

6. 40 miles from the sun 7/10- this song could of been a real classic if it had a bridge.

7. Prize fighter- 8/10Almost a perfect, very good ending.

8. The disease of the dancing cats 9/10- this one will knock you off your seat.

9. Altered States - 8/10Could of been developed a little more, not half bad though.

10. Dead Meat - 7/10stupid lyrics, another song that lacks something.

11. Letting the cables sleep 10/10- Outstanding song, the most moving song Bush have ever done. And one of their best.

12. Mindchanger - 8/10 a fantastic finish to the album, although, its missing something.

The main problem is, alot of these songs just don't cut it, they have fanatstic potential, but thats what brings the album done.
Defintiley Worth buying though.

What can i say? Yet another fantastic album from Bush! Even ill-intentioned critics from publicatins that pride themselves on "despising" the band have reluctantly admitted what a developed, original, mature, and talented rock band Bush have proved (once again) that they are in this new release, The Science of Things. Gavin Rossdale's songwriting has blossomed more than one would imagine it could from album to album, providing not only love/relationship songs, but political commentaries, technological quirks, and communication issues to name a few. Aside from lyrics, Bush has also shown much development in instrumental and song-structural abilities. The hookiest of all guitar hooks being "Warm Machine", the ballsy excursion into experimental formats and the less commonly accepted formula for pop/rock hits in "English Fire", a chorus that makes you long for rock-stardom so that you can join in on "Prizefighter" and verses that do the same on "Disease of the Dancing Cats." But of course, what Bush album would be complete without contradiction and contrast and the massive dynamics of humanity: love and hate, loud and soft, romantic yet angry, helpful yet vengeful, powerful yet bruised. These dynamics are prominent in songs like "Dead Meat", "Mindchanger", and "Jesus Online." Beautiful ballads grace the album in the form of "40 Miles from the Sun" and the moving "Letting the Cables Sleep." As usual, Nigel Pulsford is littering songs with perfectly fitting and amazingly original guitar riffs and dissonant echoes while drummer Robin Goodridge and bassist Dave Parsons build their rock-solid sonic wall of rhythm over which Pulsford's guitar shines and Rossdale's guitar prowess is steadily gaining momentum. All of which occurs as Rossdale's ever-emotional vocals soar. Textures of technology (i.e. drum loops, bleeps, etc.) only enhance the musical and emotional artistry of the Science of Things. If we have to wait 3 more years for another Bush album, it's alright because we'll constantly be discovering the beauties of this one. Invest in this album!

The Science Of Things is a really timeless album. It's somewhat mellow compared with the others and at first I was bored with it. But after listening to it a few times, I was hooked. The lyrics, which I think are a crucial part of Bush's attraction, are really complex and very simple. There's the sweet classical music on a few tracks which is perfectly in contrast with Gavin's voice. He sounds even better on this album. He conveys alot of emotions without using volume or shouting to communicate it. This is by far their most sophisticated cd, and in my mind is rivaling Razorblade Suitcase and Sixteen Stone!

Bush is a great band. I can't stand when people always say they're either Nirvana rip offs or they lost it. I have yet to see, besides Deconstructed, an album that I do not like. Every album I have ever listened to by them has been exceptional. We all know Sixteen Stone, Razorblade, Golden State. But, many consider 'The Science of Things' to be their downfall. Why?

This album has such a change, a variety, a look, that really looks to be the last album that was like that. I mean, I look around now today, and every album looks boring. A lot sound great, but many don't have a look, that original feel, that time and effort when album covers and look was just as important. 'The Science of Things' is an art piece.

I listen to 'Letting the Cables Sleep' all the time. It's such a great song. The feeling I receive every time I listen to it, is just epheral. It's such a moving song. That right there is the pinnacle song on the album. I see so many different images, avid and lucid...all at the same time.

I listen to 'Chemicals Between Us' or 'Warm Machine' and hear the classic Bush, but with a modern touch. These songs are killer, bad ass, and still adrenaline rushed. This is a kick ass alternative rock band.

I listen to '40 Miles from the Sun' and 'Jesus Online' and hear exceptional lyrics. The music is there and to such a damn dismay, it was unnoticed, unrecognized. From here on, Bush was only successful live, so people could see the classic 'hits.' This is a disappointment and one reason I think they dwindled now.

It's a shame because like this, and Golden State which is to be reviewed, I still believe in good music. Nirvana, Bush, STP, Dinosaur Jr, etc, etc...all great alternative. Most of the bands disbanded and I believed Bush could have gone onward, which they did. It's only a dismay that many a people went elsewhere...onto different forms of "music." Rock is in a temperate mode right now, with only a select few that are actually really great.

Bush was a great band and here is one of their gasps of art.

alright first of all im gonna be honest.This is the first bush album i have bought,because i really liked the single, "the chemicals between us".So since I have no other bush cds,i had low expectations.However,this album still has made me want to buy the other bush cds and is definitly a good cd. The people who are down on it are mostly people coming off 16 stone(which i have been told repeatedly was bush's best album) so with low expectations i came out extremly pleased and i have listened to the album non-stop. Great grunge songs like warm machine and chemicals between us and prizefighter really are well done and letting the cables sleep and mindchanger are great slower songs,this album is defintly worth it

Actually, I'd give this album 4 1/2 stars but I think I'd give it a five before I give it a four. Anyways, I think that this album is way different from Sixteen Stone, the music is a little different from Razorblade suitcase but the drum riffs seem the same. Oh well, they're pretty cool though.

Some of these songs, I think are wonderful. These songs's include: "Warm Machine," "The Chemicals Between Us," "40 Miles From the Sun," "Prizefighter," and "The Disease of the Dancing Cats," "Dead Meat," and "Lettting the Cables Sleep." That's most of the songs, but it's true, they're great. I don't really like "Mind-Changer" It's really the worst song that Bush has made. "Altered-States," "English Fire," wre good songs but not exacly wonderful. "Jesus Online," and "Space Travel" care okay.

Most of these songs you have to listen to a couple of times. Then, if you liked most of Bush's previous songs then you will like a lot of these songs.

Also, Bush's guitar riffs are really good. It's neat how they get electronical noices or different kind of little music stuff going on. Keep it up Bush!

I have liked Bush for quite awhile now. I'm not what one would call a ficle music fan. If a band reels me in and stays fairly consistant with its sound and appeal then I will continue to buy their records. Granted, I am easy to please. The latest installment from Gavin Rossdale and crew is "The Science Of Things" and as the title implies, there may be much learning to do concerning the inner workings of Bush. While the messages from song to song are as eratic as the dancing cats Gavin croons about, overall this a solid album. "Warm Machine" and "The Chemicals Between Us" are quite remarkable rock tracks. There is more sampling and sound effects (in contrast to their previous albums) which compels one to wonder if the success of the "Mouth" remix from 1997 encouraged this new twist in Bushs sound. But dont let my mention of samplings fool you, Bush is almost unchanged from Razor Blade Suitcase. Which is a good thing, slow evolutuion is how Bush can retain its massive grunge rock fanbase for the long run. The most striking aspect of this album is probably the clean, polished, and practiced sound the band has taken on. There is a new sense of genuine quality here. Gavin and Nigel Pulsford seem to have a added a new dimension to their trade mark guitar bombast. If I had to point out one shining moment on the whole album it would be "Letting the Cables Sleep". A ballad that is far more grounded and twice as complex as "Glycerine" from Sixteen Stone. Overall this is a superior album to Bushs previous albums, and while it may not weild as many radio hits(4 by my count)as the last 2 albums, the quality is undeniable.