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  • Audio CD (February 19, 2002)
  • Original Release Date: 2002
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Barsuk
  • ASIN: B0000636C8
  • Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,364 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Give Me A Moment
2. Carparts
3. Samaritan
4. Mimi
5. Medicine Cabinet Pirate
6. Unsalted Butter
7. Government Loans
8. Scent Of Lime
9. Copernicus
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A carburetor lasts longer than a rose anyway., June 27, 2002
By Meghan Elizabeth (New York City) - See all my reviews
I'm not sure why you don't own this album yet. First of all, you're probably already pretty sure that Barsuk Records never releases anything but the finest in indiepop technology. Second of all, John Roderick writes better songs than you can shake a stick at. We're all very glad that he chose to record some of them (many of which were written for his band of a few years ago, The Western State Hurricanes, and were left unrecorded when the band dissolved). Here he's ably backed by a rotating army of wonderful people, including Sean Nelson, Ben Gibbard, Chris Walla, Joe Bass, and Brian Young. If you had a band, and you might, you would want these people to be a part of it. You just would.

The songs are all good songs. "Carparts" is the feel-rock rock anthem of the summer. The tune of "Unsalted Butter" will creep into your head and stay there forever. "Copernicus" will hurt you, and you will like it. And the lyrics, oh! In "Medicine Cabinet Pirate," Mr. Roderick quickly sums up the paradox of loving a junkie: "We could have a baby to keep us awake/or we could get radio/or we could wait for the shaking/do you hate me for saying so?/There's a chance that no one would know/There's a chance that it wouldn't show..."

When I first obtained a copy of this album, it was placed in my stereo and I found I could not bring myself to remove it for several months. I do not exaggerate, and I have seen many of my friends go through the same process. It is rocking and it is beautiful and even if you're not keen on the music, you will like reading the liner notes: Mr. Roderick has reprinted a selection of letters from former friends and lovers, each lambasting him for various problems of personality. Rock and roll, baby.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy addition to the Northwest indie lineup, May 22, 2002
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If you like Death Cab for Cutie, Built to Spill, or Modest Mouse, you'll probably like this band as well. They have a similar semi-polished sound, more accessible than the Mouse and more upbeat than Death Cab (broad generalizations, of course.) There are several bouncy tracks ('Car parts' is my favorite on the CD) and a handful of slower, folkier numbers such as 'Mimi.' Great attention to detail; love the liner notes & photos. Definitely looking forward to more in the future...
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The worst you can do is not buy this, September 24, 2003
After the departure of Harvey Danger, I caught wind of The Long Winters (HD's former singer Sean Nelson does backup vocals). And, although the music here is more "indie" than Harvey Danger ever was, 'The Worst You Can Do Is Harm' is a fabulous album nonetheless. (What does "indie" even mean? It seems every band not on MTV gets labeled "indie".) Every song here is beautiful one way or another, and there are countless lines that become embedded in your mind for hours on end. Whatever your taste in music--whether it's rock, pop, classical, or (dare we say) "indie"--The Long Winters are for you. An overview...

The real gems are "Unsalted Butter", "Carparts" and "Medicine Cabinet Pirate", in that order. "Unsalted Butter" boasts a simple melody mixed with scathingly soothing lyrics. John Roderick's voice make the song what it is; and that's the best song here. "Carparts" is more upbeat and rocking. The subdued 'baby wasn't down with the heist' bits stand out, and 'I don't even have cigarettes' finishes it off quite nicely. The first stanza of "Medicine..." has already been talked about here (fittingly) by another reviewer, but I must say it is one of the greatest lyrical uprisings in the history of music (really). The music is rather one-dimensional, but the lyrics are just stunning. "Mimi" is an interesting track, musically, but doesn't quite compare to "Unsalted Butter". The fast-paced silliness of "Samaritan" is amiable and intriguing, though not as absorbing or as good as "Give Me A Moment", which starts slowly--almost like techno--and fades out with beautiful piano keys. "Government Loans" and "Scent Of Lime", the two lone weak points of the album, are decent, but do take some getting used to. "Copernicus" works in the same fashion as "Unsalted Butter" and "Give Me A Moment"; it just doesn't outdo either of the two. The final, untitled track (aka "Shanty Town") is basically a free-for-all, impromptu kind of thing. It's kind of fun to listen to, but it doesn't do much compared to the other genius tracks.

This is one of those albums that doesn't (necessarily) require a love to enjoy, but simply a liking. The Long Winters are an extraordinarily escape from mainstream music and all that's wrong with today's musical craze. I absolutely love the aforementioned three songs, and the other seven I listen to on and off, between shuffles. The Barsuk website has full-length samples of "Carparts" and "Scent Of Lime", for starters. So if you get a brittle or comfortable feeling from listening to those songs, you will undoubtedly love 'The Worst You Can Do Is Harm'. This album is unlike anything I've ever heard; and I love it. You think you know the shape of the sky? Look again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kick Assinest Rock and Roll Ever
Listen up. John Roderick knows more about rock and roll than 1,000 Jimi Hendrix's. The higher you get, the higher you get. Dig?
Published on March 22, 2002 by TREVOR MITCHELL

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