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The Hives will forever have a special place in my heart as a band that defined my early adolescence, and Veni Vidi Vicious is a perfect example of why they had such a hold over me. This project is fast-paced, fun, and full of iconic tracks. These guys get roped in with the slew of early oughts garage rock bands often, but I truly believe that The Hives are a band that set themselves apart from the pack by being a sort of proto-pop-punk band that oozes with attitude.
While I think the themes on this album are important to vocalize and put on wax, the manner in which STOMACH BOOK executes it on GOODNIGHT HYPNOPOMP comes off as grating and, at times, just flat-out annoying. I understand why people like this, but it's not for me.
"Flash in the Pan" and "Dream Sequence" are the only two songs worth returning to in my opinion (they're SO peak). Everything else is forgettable at best and just not good, at least by Jane's standards, at worst. Even the goat can stumble, it seems.
Listen to "in the dark" by venturing if you liked this, though.
On this project, brakence confirms his prowess as a producer and as a lyricist to a lesser extent. While the writing can be corny and "woe is me" at times, the production and flows are so infectious that you can kinda ignore it.
How To: Friend, Love, Freefall is a really charming alt rock project that is home to some of the few standout tracks of a largely bland and overly-commercialized genre. Everything has such a tight mix and this slightly psychedelic tinge to it that makes it sound fresh on every listen. Not to mention some of the absolute earworms (complimentary) on this track like "It's Called: Freefall," "Painkillers," "Fever Pitch," and "When It Lands." While there ... read more
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