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| Play | 1. Desperate Guys | 3:06 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. How Could I Forget? | 3:17 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. I Disappear | 4:07 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Southern Belles In London Sing | 3:31 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Erection | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Paranoiattack | 4:16 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Dropkick the Punks | 2:28 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Phone Call | 4:03 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Symptom Finger | 3:27 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Birth | 3:19 | $0.99 | |
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not half as dark and industrial as Danse Macabre, Wet from Birth is a helluva lot more listenable. This is definitely indies synth pop, not particularly dance-DJ friendly, but a lot of fun as party BGM or driving tunes. The addition of a string section on some songs is a welcome novelty, and the lyrics are typically wry; "Southern Belles" sounds a bit like a popped up Current 93 or Legendary Pink Dots, which was an unexpected surprise. Those critical of the new album as a "transitory piece" or those that don't like it's lighter appeal...well, every Faint album has been pretty different from previous efforts, and I for one would rather have this cool pop experiment in my CD player than a rehash of (the admittedly excellent) Danse Macabre or Blank-Wave Arcade.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Faint are doing all they can to become this century's Depeche Mode. Their first album "Media" wasn't worth noticing because it sounded like a good deal of everything else. But then "Blank Wave Arcade" hit and was ignored by all except those of us who do not fear synth-rock. "Danse Macabre" was dark but that's like calling something 'surreal,' a generally meaningless categorization. What was great about "Danse Macabre" was the mixture of traditional rock instruments with intense synth layering. And the songs were short, they were blasts of high energy ultra-cool technology.
"Wet from birth" is no different, but the band is growing and refusing to simply recycle itself. This will cause hipsters and vacuous trendies to declare the album a disappointment. Well, they can go right ahead. The album opener 'desperate guys' is slick and innovative while 'i disappear' is track that should become a dance floor favorite for those of us who still dance to bauhaus. The meat of this album are tracks five through seven. 'Erection' takes the structure and tone of Depeche Mode's 'Personal Jesus.' 'ParanoiaAttack' is not social commentary but an expression of anxiety that many and most can relate to, that said it's fast and fun. 'Dropkick the punks' finds lead singer Todd Baechle trying to channel Jello Biafra, only it doesn't suck.
This is a fun album, a mature album that proves the Faint aren't just another noun-marker band. And anyone willing to comb their hair and not be bored or boring will realize this.
"Wet from birth" is no different, but the band is growing and refusing to simply recycle itself. This will cause hipsters and vacuous trendies to declare the album a disappointment. Well, they can go right ahead. The album opener 'desperate guys' is slick and innovative while 'i disappear' is track that should become a dance floor favorite for those of us who still dance to bauhaus. The meat of this album are tracks five through seven. 'Erection' takes the structure and tone of Depeche Mode's 'Personal Jesus.' 'ParanoiaAttack' is not social commentary but an expression of anxiety that many and most can relate to, that said it's fast and fun. 'Dropkick the punks' finds lead singer Todd Baechle trying to channel Jello Biafra, only it doesn't suck.
This is a fun album, a mature album that proves the Faint aren't just another noun-marker band. And anyone willing to comb their hair and not be bored or boring will realize this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I picked this up yesterday as I recently heard Danse Macabre and really liked the 80's retro style. This isn't a bad album, butif you are like me and have heard Danse Macabre, and are expecting this to be similar, you may be disappointed. Again, I would like to emphasize it isn't a bad album/CD (whatever we call them these days...), but there is no 80's flavor to it as there was on Danse Macabre. I really don't feel it is "pop" or mainstream, and maybe I should take the suggestions of previous reviewers and listen to it a few more times (Will it grow on me? Maybe...), but my initial impression is that The Faint have lateralled tha can be described as not being forward progression or regression, just different. I will give it a few more listens and let you know what I think in a week or two, but for now my feeling is if you are looking for a follow-up to Danse Macabre, you may be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Classic The Faint Sound
The cd is very good at combining a variety of different genres and sounds, also it maintains the Faints classic "song into song" transitions seamlessly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by AMXDragon
Electro-rock new wave!
I love it...easily one of the best bands in this genre. Listen to the songs and find out for yourself. Awesome band!
Published on October 27, 2009 by CRAZOTOLOGY
Drenched in boredom
2 1/2
Indie electronica that helped mildly pave the way for acts like Panic at the disco to break through will be as good as you consider that reference, as I find the... Read more
Indie electronica that helped mildly pave the way for acts like Panic at the disco to break through will be as good as you consider that reference, as I find the... Read more
Published on May 7, 2009 by IRate
Wet From Birth
This is absolutely the strangest album I have ever listened to. I guess I had a bit of a heads up since I'd heard their previous music and the song "I Disappear" but nothing can... Read more
Published on January 25, 2009 by Mark Twain
Not as catchy as "Danse Macabre", but still some standout tracks
Personally, I prefer The Faint's more danceable retro new wave sounds, and here, you get 5 such tracks, but they are definitely goodies: Desperate Guys, How Could I Forget, I... Read more
Published on August 8, 2007 by Daniel W. Kelly
Pretty Sweet
This is a great danc-y album in keeping with your typical "Faint" sound. There are some great songs on here (Southern Belles, I'm looking at you) but there are overall more low... Read more
Published on May 26, 2007 by KyrgyzstanYgnacio
Wet from loving this album
The Faint has become my band of choice for those days that I just feel like dancing in public to. Starting with my first listen to Danse Macabre, I realized I could not ignore... Read more
Published on February 3, 2007 by E. M. Duckworth
Awesome album!
I absolutely loved this album by the Faint. The music is sooo dancy and punchy. It's what typifies the Faint. Read more
Published on December 2, 2006 by Sapphic Stanza
Trippy lyrics
All I have to say is the lyrics on this album, coupled with the synthesizers and morose, industrial sound, are pretty awesome. Read more
Published on April 15, 2006 by rockismylife
Worth every penny.. One of my favorite bands!
Dance Macabre is one of my favorite albums, 5 stars all the way. I like every single song on that album which never happens with me. I don't have that same feel with this album. Read more
Published on November 4, 2005 by M. Benton
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