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- Summary: The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.
- Record Label: Tommy Boy
- Genre(s): Rock, Electronic, Alternative
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On My Own- Alone (from The Movie Bloodsport) | |
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He hurts to find he failed the test Knowing that you gave your best As your friend I'll never Let you down I know you didn't mean to leave me On my... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 3 out of 9
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Mixed: 5 out of 9
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Negative: 1 out of 9
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The band continues with a strong electronic feel without compromising the integrity of good, raw musicianship.
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MixerThe crunchy guitars that underpinned some of the tracks on X are now up front, giving the whole collection the feel of early Manchester bands like Happy Mondays. [Feb 2002, p.74]
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Launch.comSave for a few heavy-handed tracks, such as the lame religion-as-porn clunker "Blue Movie" and the drag of "Loreta Young Silks," the disc offers a satisfyingly rich aural texture.
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Entertainment WeeklyOnce a trip-hop outfit with a female singer, [Sneaker Pimps are] now a mopey synth-pop quartet aimed at everyone's hidden goth teen. [3 May 2002, p.88]
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Q MagazineHas only occasional flashes of inspiration. [Jan 2002, p.107]
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Further success should elude them. That, it seems, is firmly restricted to the past.
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VibeSounds like a watered-down Pearl Jam spiked with a drum machine and a couple of extra synths. [Feb 2002, p.123]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 12
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Mixed: 0 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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Jan 29, 2018One of the most underrated albums of all time. It blends trip-hop, alternative rock, and pop masterfully.
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JulieKSep 7, 2005
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ZilvinasNJun 9, 2003excelent!
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Sep 18, 2017
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IgorC.Sep 12, 2002Chris Corner is really charismatic singer and their live show is unforgetable. the new album is not dissapointment for me.
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May 19, 2023
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RobbieCOct 4, 2007
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