Ladt
08-17-2003, 12:09 PM
I'm gonna attempt one of those track by track run through's Mr Lester has done on waved out with Isolation Drills, so feel free to argues/ agree/ ignore me.
Fair Touching- Bit of a misleading operner in that it sounds optimistic (Just the general melody and the line "perhaps the last song you sing will have meaning" seems to be almost optimistic in the face of adversity), and has a bouncy sort of rhythm only really seen again in Glad Girls.
Skills Like This- Like most of this album Bob seems to be looking for a quick fix, and comes to the conclusion that he can't get it. The most who-like song they have ever recorded, especially when the song brakes down with the Keyboards.
Chasing Heather Crazy- Superb song, the opening riff is simple but great, and it has that immediacy without being as shallow as Glad Girls. THe producer Rob Schnapf excels with this song, making it reach its full potential.
Frostman- The first sign of weakness in the album, more or less a throwaway song, with Bob's vocals just about redeeming this song. Again, Bob seems to look for something to save him despite the bad conditions, it's as if he's trying to convince himself it'll be alright despite adversity.
Sister I need Wine- Again, yet another song that sees Bob looking for an instant solution to his problems. The sombre melody and strings make this quite an original GBV song, but in reality it serves only as filler.
Want one- Makes me laugh.
The Enemy- Maybe the enemy in this song is Bob himself? Another song I'm not too fond of, lacks inspiration but has a good instrumental section.
Unspirited- Melodically, much better, it's got a great chorus and again aounds deceptively optimistic despite the lyrics.
Glad Girls- Flawless pop song, really rousing and great to sing along to, although it is shallow in many aspects.
Run Wild- One of my least favourites, again feels tired, like Bob is going through the motions, and is trying to awake something in himself.
Pivitol Film- Better, slightly, has a great riff, but songs like this and Run Wild are vital to Isolation Drills Downfall, doesn't really rock and hasn't got a distinctive melody, or a notable hook like some of the lesser Do the collapse songs like Optical Hopscotch.
How's my drinking? - One of the most honest song's bob ever written, Bob gives a great delivery on this song, and it really leads well into.........
The Brides Have Hit Glass- Melodically, and lyrically, as good as anything from B000, and one of my favourite GBV songs. Another great vocal performance from Bob, direct lyrics and superb production really make this song.
Fine To See you- Again, Bob tries desperately to find the optimistic side in everything yet doesn't sound convincing (there is nowhere to go but up, you know that for I tell you). It has a similar progression to Wrecking Now, although I don't rate it as highly as that song. Nice organ though.
Privately- A bit of a disappointment, given the last three songs are good, it's a reasonable closer but seems to meander a bit. Good strings though.
Fair Touching- Bit of a misleading operner in that it sounds optimistic (Just the general melody and the line "perhaps the last song you sing will have meaning" seems to be almost optimistic in the face of adversity), and has a bouncy sort of rhythm only really seen again in Glad Girls.
Skills Like This- Like most of this album Bob seems to be looking for a quick fix, and comes to the conclusion that he can't get it. The most who-like song they have ever recorded, especially when the song brakes down with the Keyboards.
Chasing Heather Crazy- Superb song, the opening riff is simple but great, and it has that immediacy without being as shallow as Glad Girls. THe producer Rob Schnapf excels with this song, making it reach its full potential.
Frostman- The first sign of weakness in the album, more or less a throwaway song, with Bob's vocals just about redeeming this song. Again, Bob seems to look for something to save him despite the bad conditions, it's as if he's trying to convince himself it'll be alright despite adversity.
Sister I need Wine- Again, yet another song that sees Bob looking for an instant solution to his problems. The sombre melody and strings make this quite an original GBV song, but in reality it serves only as filler.
Want one- Makes me laugh.
The Enemy- Maybe the enemy in this song is Bob himself? Another song I'm not too fond of, lacks inspiration but has a good instrumental section.
Unspirited- Melodically, much better, it's got a great chorus and again aounds deceptively optimistic despite the lyrics.
Glad Girls- Flawless pop song, really rousing and great to sing along to, although it is shallow in many aspects.
Run Wild- One of my least favourites, again feels tired, like Bob is going through the motions, and is trying to awake something in himself.
Pivitol Film- Better, slightly, has a great riff, but songs like this and Run Wild are vital to Isolation Drills Downfall, doesn't really rock and hasn't got a distinctive melody, or a notable hook like some of the lesser Do the collapse songs like Optical Hopscotch.
How's my drinking? - One of the most honest song's bob ever written, Bob gives a great delivery on this song, and it really leads well into.........
The Brides Have Hit Glass- Melodically, and lyrically, as good as anything from B000, and one of my favourite GBV songs. Another great vocal performance from Bob, direct lyrics and superb production really make this song.
Fine To See you- Again, Bob tries desperately to find the optimistic side in everything yet doesn't sound convincing (there is nowhere to go but up, you know that for I tell you). It has a similar progression to Wrecking Now, although I don't rate it as highly as that song. Nice organ though.
Privately- A bit of a disappointment, given the last three songs are good, it's a reasonable closer but seems to meander a bit. Good strings though.