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We're Already Gone

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There aren't many bands in the world like this. It figures one would have to go all the way to Australia because muscians with this kind of groove don't come around much and the Northern Hemisphere has gotten the last few. I can't believe no one has mentioned yet how much like Sublime these guys are. If you strip the punk rock and rap-rock influences out of Sublime and distill that band down to their essence (shown in Brad Nowell's Acoustic Stories; Second-Hand Smoke; and the Long Beach Dub All-Stars project) you get something very similar to this stellar groove that The Beautiful Girls has picked up on with this album. There aren't any deconstructionist-funk-rock outs on electric guitars, it's just ambrosia laced reggae drenched acoustic rock and roll with some steady drumbeats and the occasional sax. It's amazing. It's sublime. It's the soundtrack played in the smoking lounge in Valhalla. It's a sound that gets you up and goin with a smile.

The Beautiful Girls are one of my favorite bands, if not #1. This Cd certainly departs from their acousitc roots, but I enjoyed the change. I also liked how they introduced some horns in this album, like in the first song, "We're already gone." This is the preeminent cd to chill with on the way to the beach. Check out 311, Slightly Stoopid, G-Love and Special Sauce, and OAR for some similar chillish.

So happy to have discovered this....from 'the biggest lie I ever told' to the reggae rhythm of 'shot down'...I simply love this album. Easy blend of simple surf style music in the realm of Jack Johnson and Sublime. I recommend a listen to these guys, the Beautiful Girls.

I love the Beautiful Girls. Their rootsy blend of folk, rock and reggae is a breath of fresh air in today's music scene. 'We're Already Gone', the Australian group's third album, marks a step in a new direction, as they leave behind most of their acoustic roots for a little harder sound. Those who enjoyed the layed back sounds of 'Learn Yourself' and 'Water' will be surprised to hear a great deal more distortion on this album, as well as more prominent drumlines and even some horns! Some highlights of this new style are the head-bobbin' "...and We'll Dance on the Ashes of What's Left", the Sublime-esque "The Biggest Lie I Ever Told", and "Girl, Lately Things Have Been Changing" -a blatant '60's rock throwback. However the cost of this experimentation may come in the form of the Beautiful Girls playing the genre game alittle bit. For example, it is easier to hear how certain songs fall neatly into the reggae or rock categories on this album than ever before. This isn't so bad, except that on some songs it seems to drown out some of the creative and original vibe that this band has so much of. For those who liked their first two albums, acoustic ditties like "Let's Take the Long Way Home" and "When I Had You With Me" will not disappoint. All in all, this is a solid album and a good listen. Just know that this is not just a new pouring into the same old mold as before, and be ready to see a new side of the Beautiful Girls... one you may not have seen before.

The Beautiful Girls are one of my favorite bands ever. This new release from them adds another dimension to their limited yet incredible music library. Any comparisons to Jack Johnson, who I also enjoy, should be tossed out the window after this release. TBG embarks on a more musically diverse and lyrically dark journey with "We're Already Gone". You will hear much more of the reggae and dub influence. The band jams a bit more and their new harmonica player adds a dimension. You'll get some of the classic acoustic stuff on this as well, but you will be treated to a heavier, more electric sound but with the same groove roots vibe to all of it. Took me a bit to get used to, but feel this is a great record. Buy it!

i got this cd after i had "learn yourself" for about a year and i love it ten times more. this cd is not really that alike to their first album and i would reccomend buying this one first if you have never heard them because it kind of touches ground on their different talents within the group moreso than learn yourself which is mainly acoustic.

These guys are sick, but you can get all their albums for cheap on www.silverbackmusicstore.com

enjoi

I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS BAND BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CD. I PICKED UP THIS CD BECAUSE IN ONE REVIEW IT SAID: "THE MELODIES OF BEN HARPER AND THE SHEER POWER OF BOB MARLEY." THE TRUTH IS THAT THEY ARE 100 TIMES BETTER THAN BEN HARPER, AND IF BOB MARLEY WERE ALIVE TODAY, HE WOULD HAVE THIS BAND OPEN UP FOR HIM FOREVER! BOTTOM LINE: THIS IS THE BEST CD I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE, AND I'VE HEARD OVER 100,000 CD IN MY LIFE - SO FAR. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. PRACTICALLY EVERY SONG IS A FUTURE CLASSIC. 2. THE MUSICIANSHIP IS STUPENDIUS! 3. YOU WILL LOSE ABOUT 5 POUNDS A DAY FROM ALL OF THE UNCONTROLLABLE DANCING YOU WILL BE DOING ONCE YOU PRESS PLAY ON YOUR CD PLAYER. AND FINALLY, IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, YOU WILL BE SMILING, HAPPY, AND 100 PERCENT CONTENT AFTER JUST ONE LISTEN TO THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS.