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A radical departure from previous efforts, the band's third album adds a lot of acoustic guitars and other Americana and blues elements into the mix.
| LABEL: | Red Ink / Echo |
| RELEASE DATE: | 23 August 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.1 (out of 10) based on 44 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mark L. gave it a9:
This album has incredible depth. I find that when artists explore a different sound for a collection of works, people freak out. Why that is, i have no idea. You'd think people would marvel in their ability to cover more ground than what they've previously achieved. BRMC knows how to write songs and capture a feeling with each song. These folk rock songs are a great modernization of old sounds done BRMC style... Great album.
Frank D gave it a9:
Excellent songwriting throughout. Devil's Waitin' would be on Cash's American Recordings VI if Rubin could milk him any further and Ain't No Easy Way is a killer tune. Too bad they can't play their instruments, but the songwriting is awesome.
Ron P gave it a10:
Don't expect the same ol' BRMC - expect something that will blow you away and bring you back time and time again for more...
Mark W gave it a9:
Obviously different to their earleir stuff. Definately better than the previous album. The slower more lyrical stuff works for me. Love it.
Zack A gave it a10:
I thoroughly enjoyed this album. It's one of my favorites of the year. I've gone back and started listening to some Blind Willie Johnson because of it.
TenaciousK gave it a10:
My favorite album of the year. Don't buy it expecting the same BRMC sound. If your musical tastes range broader than the last decade's top 40, particularly if you have some simultaneous appreciation of blues, folk and modern music, you'll love it.
matt a gave it an8:
This is a solid album and great redirection of their sound. Up until track 8 I was convinced I was listening to a definite top ten album of the year. After track 8 it isn't terrible just not as solid which puts it just in my top 25 right now. This is a great cd, much better than the metascore would indicate.
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