Welcoming Home the Astronauts
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I watched these guys slug it out on VH1's
Bands
on the Run, where their off-stage antics almost overshadowed
their show-winning performances. It was difficult watching these
guys perform to empty rooms and/or bars with a couple drunken
rednecks. They really pulled it together for their live performances,
though, and showed the passion and showmanship that a lot of
bands often miss in their live gigs. In fact, their personality
really came from the enthusiasm they show on stage--a trait
that doesn't translate to produced recordings. That said, this
is one of the most disappointing albums I've ever experienced.
What good is an "emo" band without emotion? Whatever
might have been there when they originally released this album
independently was sapped when a "pro" got ahold of
it. Painfully overproduced, the songs that came off as so passionate
on stage are buried in reverb and layering. The album has the
power of being punched by an anemic five year-old. Not surprisingly,
their relationship with Epic Records lasted about as long as
a Spinal Tap drummer. |
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