Sinister: How now is soon?

[Jason Andreas]

Hi all.

I am now going to tell my opinion of the new album, so if you don't want to
read that sort of thing, at least I've given you a warning <grin>

I'm sure Mr. Dastoor will find it interesting...

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*I Fought In A War*

I must admit to having spoiled this track for myself. After I heard it on
that French Radio webcast someone posted about, I got it from Napster and
listened to it *loads*. It's an amazing song, and it would have been better
if I'd waited <smiles>  I love the little 'twang twang twang' shadows-esque
guitar at the third verse and the trumpet is superb.
Score: 10/10
Fave line: "It stretched before me infinitely"

*The Model*

Very pick-me-up. It brings a smile to my face <smiles> I think this wouldn't
have been out of place on Tigermilk. I love Stuart David's little one-line
bits too - they give the song a nice shape.
Score: 9/10
Fave line: "The picture was a masterpiece of comic timing"

*Beyond The Sunrise*

I'm going to go against the grain here. I will admit that I hated it at
first, but after a few more listens, it's growing on me. It's undoubtedly
the weakest song on the album, but that doesn't make it total crap. I like
Bel's voice on it, it's a very nice contrast to Stevie's 'deeper than deep'
vocals.
Score: 6(ish)/10
Fave line: "Joseph was travelling with a heavy load"

*Waiting For The Moon To Rise*

Wow! Why has Sarah been held back from us before now - the woman's voice is
pure sex. I *love* this song to bits. It reminds me of something that I
can't quite get, and when I realise what, I'll kick myself to 'Frisco bay
and back.
Score: 9 and a half/10
Fave line: "like the spring, and the winter, and the morning"

*Don't Leave The Light On Baby*

A star. The best song on the album and possibly my favourite B&S song ever.
This is just perfect all the way through. I can't find a single fault with
this song. If they ever release a single from an album, it should be this or
Wrong Girl. An absolute classic.
Score: 11/10
Fave line: everything, esp the harmonics.

*The Wrong Girl*

I first heard this song on Radio 1's Bowlie broadcast and it booked a
permanant place in my heart. Another wonderful song - simply faboo. Only
flaw is that it's not long enough. This would get a top ten place as a
single though - I'm sure of it.
Score: 9/10
Fave line: "I went looking for my darling"

*The Chalet Lines*

Very very moving song. I appreceiate that it's not everyone's taste, but it
appeals to the Radiohead fan in me (ie miserable bastard mode). It's almost
scary hearing wee Stu swear. I actually find this to be kind of creepy,
something about it makes me shiver.
Score: 8/10
Fave line: you can't really have a fave line in this one...

*Nice Day For A Sulk*

I like this. A little bit of nonsense now and again is good for the soul.
It's not exactly the deepest song ever, but it at least picks you up again
after Chalet Lines stamps on your head.
Score: 7/10
Fave line: "Bobby drank too much and fell in the Clyde" (could this be
Glasgow's own Bobby Gillespie they do refer to? Probably not, but it'd be
cool if it was <grin>)

*Women's Realm*

Another classic, I think. I just love everything about this song - it makes
my head bob like a moshing chicken. Wonderful. I'm going to stop talking
about it and listen to it again.
Score: 10/10
Fave line: "A boy a girl a rendezvous"

*Family Tree*

Hmm. I dunno. I haven't fully made my mind up about this song. I mean, it's
a good song, and I love Bel's voice, but I can't help think it'd be better
suited to the Waves' next album. I would love to hear Stuart Murdoch sing
this though, just for the novelty value if nothing else.
Score: 7/10
Fave line: "I want poetry and music and some laughs"

*There's Too Much Love*

Very nice. Very nice indeed. I especially like when the violins smack in at
certain bits. It does prove that wee Stu is a class singer, doesn't it?
<smiles>
Score: 8 and a half/10
Fave line: "I'm honest, brutal and afraid of yooooooooooou" <grin>

Well, that's it.
I didn't totally enthuse about the whole album, but I was pretty close.

--Jason Andreas

If nice guys finish last, then I'll never finish at all...

ICQ: 45821217  AIM: RadioJase

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