Argyle Heir, The - Ladybug Transistor (The)

Advantages: EVERYTHING
Disadvantages: NOTHING

...I was skeptical about this album when it was first released, I mean it had to contend with albums like 'Transistor' or the amazing 'Soundsystem'. Yet my fears were dismissed when I heard this amazing album! Hexum and the boys are back with an amazingly eclectic album, talking about things from suicide 'Beyond the Grey Sky' to the summer time! This album does actually rival Soundsystem, yet something lacks in its originality in comparison to Soundsystem. One or two of the tracks are too much like previous tracks, but to be honest that can ONLY be a good thing! Rite!? I cannot rave about this album enough, I was impressed beyond imagination! This album rules! WHOO! Buy it... NOW! You will NOT be dissapointed!... Read review

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Advantages: Great choice of tracks to accompany the film
Disadvantages: No Beatles (revoution/helter skelter etc!!)

...You have to admire Francis Coppola's nerve - using everything in his record collection from The Doors to Richard Wagner to accompany his breathtaking vision of the Vietnam war on acid. From the opening scene, with his brilliant use of Morrison's 'The End' you instantly get the feel of this movie, you aren't in for an easy ride. It does seem though that most of the time music is actually played on transistor radios by the marines or it is actually being heard by the characters in some way - it isn't really a soundtrack and there is very little orchestral scoring for the film - even Robert Duvall's slightly bonkers Lt.Colonel Kilgore using 'Valkyries' to accompany his chopper napalm bombing run isn't 'soundtrack' as such. But it all still works and remains the best rock/classical soundtrack so far.... Read review

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Advantages: Packed with catchy, yet dark and twisted riffs
Disadvantages: Very different sound compared to Korn's previous albums

...'See You On The Other Side' is Korn's first studio album released since the departure of guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch from the band. The sound is notably different from previous albums, yet none of the songs sound empty. The album is crammed with heavy, head banging tunes such as 'Twisted Transistor' and 'Liar', but it also contains a fair share of slower, eerie songs, my personal favourites being 'Throw Me Away' and 'Tearjerker'. Almost every song has it's own unique synthetic sounds, and it is obvious that Korn have experimented with their sound on this album. However, this is necessarily not a bad thing, as these sounds contribute to the creepy atmosphere this album creates. Overall, 'See You On The Other Side' is a fantastic album, which explores a variety of styles that should appeal to rock fans in general, not just Korn fans.... Read review

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