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Though they may be more focused, Enon will never be straightforward, but that's one of the band's, and album's, strengths.
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Alternative PressEnon proves once and for all that spooky does not necessarily mean quiet, and being goofy doesn't make you a joke. [July 2002, p.80]
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High Society expands upon the hurried schizophrenia of Schmersal’s previous band, Brainiac, elevating songwriting to the same level of experimental deconstruction to both the detriment and advancement of the band’s core sound.
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A beautiful excursion of weird cross-genres slices.
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It's the kind of meet-you-halfway hipster party record the Dismemberment Plan has decided they don't want to make anymore.
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Like kindred spirit Robert Pollard, Schmersal doesn't believe in wasting precious energy gussying tunes up with unnecessary accoutrements like middle eights and third verses, which imbues High Society with kind of breathless energy custom made for a hot summer night.
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For all the divergent styles and blatant hero-worshipping to be found on High Society, the group never sounds derivative or misguided -- a rare feat, proving that despite numerous comparisons, Enon have indeed carved out their own fractured and unique musical identity.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 12
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Mixed: 0 out of 12
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Negative: 1 out of 12
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JustinBJan 15, 2007classic!
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AmberRJul 26, 2004beautiful and eclectic
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BenjaminBunnyApr 17, 2004Great for a party, great doing housechores. Endlessly listenable.