Coroners Sun [Digipak] - Kirlian Camera

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...though. Here the verse sounds like nothing too special, but then Stipe's glorious falsetto "Yeah" during the chorus, while Peter Buck sings in the background is one of the best moments on the album, and elevates this song above most of the others. Again Mike Millss synth is to the foreground here as well, but this gets 4.5/5. 13. Around The Sun. Encapsulating the album's strengths and weaknesses, this is a very pretty song but one that leaves the listener asking "Yes, but what of it?". It's guitar oriented, unlike much of the music on this album, but still follows the same basic formula, and the band should probably have ended the album at the end of the last track. 3/5. If you add up the scores I've given individual songs here, you'll see that the individual track scores are greater than the final rating of 2 stars. There's a reason... Read review

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Advantages: Not overlong at 10 tracks, gets better with each listen.
Disadvantages: Opening track not the strongest.

...All the best records take a few listens (at least) to reveal their true nature. On first play this sounded like a typical 2nd album - longer tracks, less up-tempo. A month on this has to be my favourite CD of 2007. Nearly all the 10 tracks have resolved into fantastic, atmospheric (and not always gloomy!) tales of urban life and escape. Great tunes underpin the songs, with the now-trademark steepling guitar riffs standing out most in the choruses. Some not unwelcome echos of The Smiths are to be found in the lyrics, most obviously in the title track, but tracks like Weight of the World and Escape The Nest are really uplifting, the latter also containing the finest moments on the album with its soaring, thrilling chorus. What a live track that promises to be... Recommended! Ok then, what about the digipak? Well if you like a glossy... Read review

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Advantages: Great stress relief
Disadvantages: Explicit content may offend!

...I first discovered Soulfly when they featured at an "Ozzfest" gig. I never heard of them but really enjoyed them on stage and bought this album, unaware that it was their second release! #History Soulfly originally started when Max Cavalera left "Sepultura" in 1996. Full of hate and hurt following the death of his step-son and his close friend Dana Wells, Max's songs portray all forms of hate towards government, society and turns to many faiths to help him. Max Cavalera - Vocals (song writer) Mikey Doling - guitars Marcelo D. Rapp - percussion and bass Joe Nunez - drums and percussion Toby Wright - keyboards #Why is it limited edition? Its a digipak album including four additional songs and live recordings. The cd case is featured in a cardboard box rather than in a plastic cd case. #The sleeve On the front... Read review

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