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- Summary: The first studio release since 2011 from the band led by Mike Scott was recorded in Nashville.
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- Record Label: Kobalt
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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| I Can See Elvis | |
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| I can see Elvis skinny like he was back in fifty-seven razor-quiffed and leather-squeezed sideburns flickering in the breeze that blows across the... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 5 out of 10
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Mixed: 5 out of 10
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Jan 20, 2015The results rate with his best work, by turns reflective and attacking, on which lyrics sparkle and music breathes and flows with a sure touch.
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MojoFeb 2, 2015The best Waterboys record since 1988's Fisherman's Blues. [Feb 2015, p.88]
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Apr 9, 2015He sounds completely rejuvenated here. It makes Modern Blues one of his most compelling releases and a potent example of how a change of scenery can unexpectedly yet effectively revitalize a career.
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Jan 14, 2015His ever more exaggerated diction adds an unexpectedly acrimonious character to some lyrics so that while Modern Blues is far from disagreeable musically, the words will have long-time followers speculating where he’s at.
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Jan 20, 2015Their 11th album, recorded in Nashville, finds Mike Scott and co evolving once again, adding southern soul to fiery blues with mixed results.
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Q MagazineJan 14, 2015As always, Scott overdoes it--and frequently--but when Modern Blues is good, it's very good indeed. [Feb 2015, p.117]
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Jan 14, 2015It has flashes (man this is writing itself), but they are like good new Simpsons episodes: few and far between.
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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