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...aged man. The title song, one of the two upbeat numbers of the album, is an introspective piece. However, those familiar with his music shouldn't be surprised by the amount of existential restlessness in this album. In fact, Van Morrison's snappy blues beat and ample use of harmonica and saxophone make the somewhat morose lyrics come to life. Even the bizarre "Golden Autumn Days" (a song about a man who has been mugged and wants to flog his assailants) is surprisingly soothing. Back on Top is perfect for anyone looking for an entertaining but mellow album. Van Morrison...
...define Hefner wholly in terms of other bands because their inoffensive songs sound thoroughly derivative. Nothing's new, but nothing's unlistenable. Closest to unlistenable are "The Librarian," wherein Mr. Harding's vocals grate irritatingly over a harmonica, and "Tactile," a too-lengthy acoustic-like drag. "The Sweetness Lies Within" and "A Hymn for the Postal Service" display lovely guitar-work. "Love Will Destroy Us in the End"--despite containing the line "We feel so empty and our late twenties should be better times"--is pleasantly anthemic, the best three-minute pop song on the record. Or at least...
...lyrics are accessible and addictive, providing an outlet for anger, hope and spirituality all set to a recipe melody. Denying the quality of at least her radio singles would be absurd. Throw in her characteristic wail, a newly discovered inner-harmony and the ability to whip out a harmonica or flute in mid-song, and Alanis proves that she has sufficient tools to do more than just please the masses. The pieces were present, but there was no emotional glue to cohere the songs and melodies, the lyrics and messages into a significant, moving whole...
...American roots music-inspired sound, the first Stateside release from this Scottish indie favorite showcases the band's diverse range of influences from Muddy Waters to the KLF. Stephen Mason's delicious breathy voice and bluesy acoustic/slide guitar work combine perfectly with the bass and the occasional harmonica to form killer tunes like the opening "Dry the Rain" and "Needles in My Eyes." Calling to mind Beck, the eclectic pastiche effect of songs like "The House Song," which mixes a snaking bass line over turntable scratching and sampling, keeps to the lo-fi sound. All in all, a heady brew...
...their first hit, the Beatles sang "Love Me Do." While it is a catchy song with a harmonica riff and a looped chorus, it is a perplexing tale. What does "Love Me Do" mean? Is there someone named "Do"? In a very modern interpretation, perhaps "Do" equals "Lovely Rita," who makes an appearance as a meter maid on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. If that were true, it would put some continuity into the Beatles' song repertoire...