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Free The Bees
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This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
| LABEL: | Virgin |
| RELEASE DATE: | 28 June 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
NOTES: Original UK release 28 June 2004.
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The average user rating for this album is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Bertha gave it an8:
Every reviewer on this page that dogged this album sounds like a music-geek asshole. The pitchfork one was harsh for no reason. It sounded like the reviewer was personally insulted by A Band Of Bees deciding they wanted to play around with some "old" sounds. That brings me to another point. You could "discredit" any artist by tracing their influences. It's pointless trying to draw some arbitrary line that divides influence from imitation. If a band likes to cite their influences, and if you dig the sounds, then what the fuck is the big deal? A Band of Bees may never land on top of a "most influential" list, but they craft some damn good pop songs.
Gabe H gave it a9:
This album is a great time capsule of songs that are faithful-in-spirit to the genres they takes their cues from. However, the album never feels hackneyed as your listening. The hooks and harmonies are just too damn engaging to allow you to think about anything else. Essential for those who love either classic motown of the british invasion, or both!
James gave it a9:
Beautiful music with soul....not materialistic, disposable crap like 99% of this generation's output (I'm 18 so it is my generation, sadly). Screw 'Pitchfork' (they take one in the ass) and Dusted and all of the others that would rather make snooty comments from the confines of their computer for an extra buck. These are the same people who put the BS we hear on today's radio on the top of the charts because they are souless biproducts of society, nitpicking at music. Why don't you try to be musicians or something useful rather than think that your opinion is the example for everyone? This album is a treasure as one of the only soulful rock albums of my time. Pet Sounds has the title but this is up there on my list.
Tim I gave it a10:
rewards with repeated listening. One of the best of 2005
Tom S gave it a10:
One of the greatest albums of the last ten years. Genius songwriting pulling together a completely fresh modern indie rock sound with startlingly authentic vintage 60s and 70s vinyl junkie influences. highly recommended.
hamster gave it an8:
good music is good music - pitchfork know shit
vincent gave it a9:
This is album is the proof that pitchfork knows NOTHING. This is an excellent album with soul, reggae, sixtiespop and a whole lot of enthusiasm.
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