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Wonderfully self indulgent and tremendously raw, Mule Variations finds Waits pushing boundaries farther than ever with some of his most severe vocal performances, lopsided instrumental arrangements and an exceedingly thorough exploration of timbre. However, while blues are a certainty in any Waits LP, some of the more straightforward, melancholy examples like Hold On, House Where Nobody Lives and Georgia Lee present as a detriment in this project more than any other. Weakening the incredible ... read more
A compilation of utterly inoffensive, generic pop singles that continue to push Gorillaz in a worrying direction. Looking at the elementary song writing, formulaic structuring and weak narratives, I can't help but wonder how the band that gave us Plastic Beach has become this uninspired.
A valiant effort and a sure feat in production, but a lack of sonic direction, development and pacing (especially in the first half) combined with Diggs' deadpan delivery left this project disappointingly feeble.
It's subtlety that makes Loveless the masterwork it is. While production techniques transform an electric guitar into a looming cumulonimbus, it's the genius of the songwriting that envelopes you in that cloud. The melody lines here have an immediate innocence, offering linear tonal development and rhythmic simplicity, with momentum just sufficient to generate a sway. They have no where to be, as only the wind supplies their direction. The harmonic arrangements transform this idea, countering ... read more
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