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- Summary: Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative, Alt-Country
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World Waits for You | |
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When the world wants right and wrong Could you break me the news If i asked you to lie Would you tell me the truth In this darkest hour A brave face... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 13 out of 18
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Mixed: 5 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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It's a bracing and welcome return to form for an important artist.
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A stunning return to form.
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Even when his overintellectualized lyrics smear into a palette of industrial gray, the guitars provide a strong human heartbeat.
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When not so buried in dank sonics, Farrar's familiar songwriting drawl feels more crisp and lively; being able to hear the record's engaging pop hooks is a revelation. On the other hand, this newfound production clarity reveals that Farrar might be running out of ideas.
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If the sound that the original Son Volt line-up cultivated began to feel oppressing for Farrar, it’s clear on Okemah And The Melody of Riot that a return in part to that sound has been good for his musical soul.
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The New York TimesThe band's underlying, stubborn seriousness, and nearly Amish unwillingness to change, creates its appeal. [11 Jul 2005]
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BlenderHe's never tried so actively to fuse prescriptive politics into [the] mix, and the move feels suspect. [Aug 2005, p.115]
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Positive: 17 out of 18
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Mixed: 1 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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JeffTJan 2, 2006
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ThomasSJul 26, 2005
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jboltonSep 27, 2005
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ChipWJul 13, 2005Back to the old school Son Volt wall of sound basics. Finally.
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JasonRJul 16, 2005
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JorinRNov 26, 2005This is the best REM album since Reckoning!
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JeremyJul 18, 2005
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