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Bows & Arrows
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Although lumped in with the New York garage-rock scene, The Walkmen (which includes members of defunct bands Jonathan Fire Eater and The Recoys) stand out by incorporating a wider range of influences and instrumentation. (Plus, they own their own New York recording studio, which puts them about as far from an actual garage as you can get). This is the band's second LP, which follows their acclaimed 2002 debut 'Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone.'
| LABEL: | Record Collection |
| RELEASE DATE: | 03 February 2004 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 30 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ash C gave it a10:
I think Brad's got it right. Perhaps it's the sequencing of the tracks, the lyrical content which seeps in subconsciously or the warmth of the production, there is just that something special about this album which lifts it above the other indie-rock competitors. Bows + Arrows creates a very pronounced late-night/drunken-yet-still-hopeful mood that lingers long after the final track. A genuine classic.
Tore F gave it a10:
Best CD ever made
Gabo S gave it a7:
I bought the album after hearing so much good from my friends and some reviewers, and I think that it's one of those albums that really grows on you from multiple listens, but wasn't as solid as I would have liked it. "The Rat" has to be the most stand-out song in the album, mainly cause' it's the most intense and fast song on it. Most songs are good, but what turned me off were the slow/low instrumentation songs like "No Christmas While I'm Talking" or "Hang On Siobhan" which I found boring and now I just skip them. Put that aside, the rest of the album is good, just wished they got rid of the slow songs and made more songs as engaging as "The Rat." If you like their overall sound (from the first album too) you should like this album. But if you want a solid album with more hooks and intensity (The Rat), try Franz.
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
this album is perfect in every way.
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
Their first album was good but not neccessairly a "classic". Still, It showed a lot of promise. This album more than delivers that promise. This band has made one of the best rock albums in years with "Bows + Arrows".
Vince H. gave it a10:
Unbelievaly great music. I was a fan of their first album, but not blown away. I loved the first 8 tracks, but felt that the end of that album just wasn't memorable or as interesting as the rest. This one completely blew my mind. The songwriting is 100 times better, the musicanship more confident and focused, and the tunes themselves just plain rock. Not a bad one on the whole thing. This is an album from a band that KNOWS what they want to do and how to do it. I can't wait for the next one.
Brad gave it a10:
There's a great tired sadness/drunkeness in this band's sound. But the sadness isn't depressing because there's always a spark behind it all. People don't often mention lyrics when discussing this band but there's some great lines. Such as: "I see you with your new boyfriend. It's funny how you look at him. I know we won't be seeing him again." That's definately a keeper. Although alot of reviewers don't seem to "get" this album I also think it's Album of the Year. Fantastic.
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