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Alan Moulder mixed this sophomore disc for the hard-rocking Los Angeles band, known for their black and red "uniforms" and strong live sets.
| LABEL: | V2 |
| RELEASE DATE: | 04 May 2004 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jebus Lizzurd gave it a10:
OK here's to the fuckin Icky Line, the ONLY real fucking rock n roll band left out there. this album is all kinds of nasty, and if youre not a pussy you'll enjoy every minute of it. it may make you want to do coke off of some hot bitches tits and slay a bunch of tang. this album is even respectable in the sense that its blatently obvious that they arent trying to appeal to anyone. it's not straightforward skull fucking like their first realease, Mono, but its equally if not more intense. they CHALLENGE everyone who listens, which is something thats hard to find in modern shitcock called "music" in conclusion the icarus line are the best band out there right now for the simple fact that they are REAL. end of story.
Gösta J gave it a9:
Indeed one of the best albums of 2004!
Robert A gave it an 8:
this is some great music open your ears and listen. rob
idunno gave it a 10:
the icarus line finally have got their act together, stopped fucking around and finally made the rock n roll masterpiece we all knew they could deliver. total rock pandemonium. this is the soundtrack to snorting coke off a strippers ass and fucking your friends mom or something.
Ben J gave it a 4:
Sure, these guys can make a record sound good...but their songs are rubbish! Very disappointing!
Aphex gave it a 9:
This CD is the greatest chunk of nasty, sleasy, p*ss in your face rock, that i've heard in a LONG time. But don't take my word for it, go to their website and listen. The first seven songs are amazing, by the time I got to the line"...who's gonna miss this flesh when i'm gone..." I had to pick my jaw up from the floor and buy this CD.
Josh. gave it a 6:
I wanted to give this cd a higher rating, but after repeated listens, it's just too frustrating to completely recommend. It's partly due to the production, which is too dry and unfocused by half, but the bigger problem is that for all their techinal virtuosity, the men of Icarus Line still have a thing or two to learn about crafting memorable tunes. Enough stunning moments (such as the incredible "Caviar") make this worth a purchase for the curious, but most will be satisfied after a cursory listen to know if they want to go further. The Icarus Line summon up a nasty majesty live, but have yet to translate that magnetism to an album. Maybe next time.
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