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Trysome Eatone

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While searching through my brother's CDs one day I stumbled upon this album. So I thought to myself, hmm, Love Spit Love? They sound familiar. So naturally I listened to it and it didn't leave my CD player for a couple weeks, (very rare in my case.) I especially loved Fall On Tears and Friends, I listened to these songs on repeat for a while. I guess I should stop my rambling now. Great album.

Tara

Whenever I listen to a certain CD, I put it away after hearing it once the whole way through. But when I hear this one, I could play it over and over again. I'm not sure what it is that Richard and the boys are doing, but it's right. This CD is superb.

I bought this out of curiosity, but once I got it home i couldn't go a day without it!!!! The album knows when to be loud and when to be understated. All thesongs are different, but linked by some real musical talent and the gorgeous, sarcastic tones of Richard Butler. Buy it.

There is no question who is the sole driving force of this underrated album. Even the picture of the band on the CD sleeve gives it away: the blurry three band members standing in the background, with the crystal clear, androgynous Richard Butler in the foreground. On "Trysome Eatone," Richard's brother Tim is credited as a co-writer on only one song ("It Hurts When I Laugh") and is not listed as a member of the band in the credits (see also Oasis and The Kinks for brotherly discontent in rock bands).

In listening to this album, I think I finally understand why Richard Butler may have liked working with lead guitarist Richard Fortus (who later joined Guns N Roses) as opposed to John Ashton (lead guitarist of The Psychedelic Furs). Fortus simply is more versatile, especially on softer songs. However, they're both quite proficient at creating textured layered sound. But why didn't the Furs just add Fortus and go with two guitars?

"Trysome Eatone" is a very good album, with a wide variety of songs that successfully showcase the songwriting talent of Richard Butler. "Well Well Well," "Sweet Thing" and the Catherine Wheel like "More than Money" demonstrate how the band can rock with fuzzy distortion-like effects. For ballads, the band gives us "Fall On Tears," "7 Years," and "All God's Children," the latter of which may or may not be told from the perspective of a pedophile (I'm not sure about this though).

For straight forward rock, the first two songs are just fine: the Smithereens-sounding "Long Long Time," and "Believe." If you like something more strange and offbeat, give "November 5" a listen. In another words, there is something for all fans of Richard Butler and his two bands. Perhaps that's what Butler was thinking when he named this very fine album, which I hope isn't his last in either guise.

it's been close to eternity since i picked up a cd and have been utterly enticed by every track. i believe richard butlers vocals are a rarity and lovingly haunting.i can see this work appeasing even the most troubled soul.

A very good album that has the sound and feel of Butler's old band, The Psychedelic Furs. My favorite songs are !. Believe 2,. Fall On Tears 3. Long Long Time. Well worth adding to your collection !

Richard Butler seems to be back in bed with his Psychedelic mates, but I almost wish he'd give this band another shot. Now seemingly in the "Shame It's Out-of-Print" File, 1997's "Trysome Eatone" delivered nicely on the promise of the band's eponymous 1994 debut, essentially transporting and updating the Furs sound for a new generation. "Long Long Time" is an appropriately growling opener, while "Fall On Tears" is wistfully lovely in the same vein as "Am I Wrong" from LSL's first release. Most of the album features the acidic vinegar that's been missing from the Furs for quite some time, combined with a new wisdom-of-the-years showing through in Butler's lyrics. If he chooses to stick with his roots, so be it, but this is the most dynamic and interesting album Butler managed to record in the 90's.

Having first put on the first LP (remember them) with headphones and mood enhancer in hand, and having my eardrums blown out by India, dancing like a fool to TALK TALK TALK, blessed to see them perform as a 6 piece, disenchanted for a bit like the rest after 'forever now', slightly uplifted with the release of 'all that money wants' (the single only), and appreciative of their attempts of the two final cd's of the Pfurs, i thought i would never hear that sound again. the lyrics are there, the music is different, yet so familiar without being the Pfurs. of course it's butler's voice that's jumps out first, then the sound to grab me, but it's the abstract lyrics, or the blunt truths about society and culture that are here to keep me. of course i may be full of crap, but it's what i like. i don't WANT the Pfurs back, i want this music to come out every three years like it seems to be..........i hope. this can be said of both of their cd's, both great and different from each other. i will be playing these for awhile.

Trysome Eatone is a substantive piece of ear candy that will gradually, if not immediately, permeate your musical landscape and pleasantly transport you to another realm. Richard Butler, delightfully enigmatic frontman who was formerly with The Psychedelic Furs, paints a rich musical landscape that coalesces his alternately cynical and hopeful lyrics with riveting rock. Hard-hitting, exact percussion and bass uniquely blend with dreamy guitar riffs to stimulate your musical mind to new heights. Trysome Eatone is a feast for the aural senses that will surprisingly leave your mind edified. If you find yourself humming the tunes several years later, don't worry. Go ahead, Trysome Eatone.

The year 1997 revealed a dearth selection of music offerings. Love Spit Love's TRYSOME EATONE is a shining exception. Spirited, substantive rock with Richard Butler's unmistakably edifying voice and alternately cynical and hopeful lyrics; it proved to be probably the best album and definitely the best tour of the year. Few bands so tactfully coalesce hard-hitting percussion and guitars with transcendent melodies, harmony, and thought-provoking lyrics. The overall effect sets a standard for pop aficionados across the board. This album will pleasantly enrich your musical mind and catapult you to aural/endorphin highs. Enjoy!