Acoustica - Alarm Will Sound

Advantages: The true revival of Joy Division-esque music
Disadvantages: Tracks are somewhat too similar at times

...Bloc Party's debut album, 'Silent Alarm' arrived in mid Feb 2005 to critical acclaim as the possible answer for the next Joy Division, and it's clear to see why. The first thing you can note is the 'indie' feel, and the drum beats that are reminiscent of Joy Division at their brief yet best time. The guitars seemed to have picked up their own unique sound as well, and Kele Okereke's vocals are strong, and something Damon Albarn-like about them. The opening track 'Like Eating Glass' is an excellent starting point, and could quite easily be a single at some point. The musical elements here are an excellent indication of what is to follow throughout the album. 'Helicopter' is one of the albums highlights, and proof of some of the catchy and exciting guitar riffs on the album. Released as a single, it is certainly a song that will... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful songs that you want to listen to again and again.
Disadvantages: Its to short.

...to give the sound a little boost. My Favourite Things is sung by Julie Andrews, when the children are all scared and upset because of the thunderstorm. It is another song that does wonders for me, whenever I’m scared or upset I sing this to myself and always feel better. On time when I was about 15 I went camping with a group of friends and all was going well until in the middle of the night we though we could hear footsteps around the tent we all got really scared and all of a sudden with out realising it I started singing this song. Instantly everyone else forgot about the footsteps turned to look at me and simultaneously shouted ‘SHUT UP’, we later found out it wasn’t footsteps it was my friends alarm clock ticking. Do-Re-Mi is sung by Julie Andrews and the children (most probably including Charmian Carrs sister) to teach... Read review

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Advantages: A new very strong sound, with much variation throughout the album
Disadvantages: Maybe not to everyones taste, but definitely a good future for the band

...for the duration of the song, which has a constant steady pace. "I Ain't Losing Any Sleep" starts at a slow pace and slowly picks up a bit more speed, giving a strong chorus, and a steady speed throughout. "My Army" picks up the pace a bit more after the previous track. Not the best on the album but still pretty good. "Raise The Alarm" is the last listed track on the album and is another with a great beat and bass-line. It ends with quite a full sound, picking up speed towards the very end, with a lot of experimental noises and a good ending. But wait, there's a hidden track. The extra track on the end of "Raise The Alarm", starts with a beat similar to "Bloc Party's- Banquet" and continues with a strong bass and guitar. Strong vocals, just gives the album a more dramatic exit, a bit of an encore. This is a great album with a new sound... Read review

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