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Worried Well often sounds as confused and pompous as it does visionary. Luckily, the band has enough urgency and runaway sonic flexibility to turn that into one of its charms.
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31Knots have produced a very good album--maybe even a great album--but one that simply does not reach the level it could have.
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31Knots deserves encomium for their daring and ingenuity.
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This is clearly a band with some musicology under its collective belt, and its members have the technical skill to fold their diverse interests into guitar rock without forcing anything; the surprises come fast and, often, satisfyingly. But Haege's big voice puts a lot of emphasis on the prolix lyrics, which remain dismal.
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They sound worn out by the struggle in a time where one more burst of energy, from them or anyone, can go a long way.
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It’s not that 31 Knots aren’t succeeding in flexing their musical chops--they just don’t know where to take them.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 4
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Mixed: 2 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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ChristopherP.Sep 6, 2008