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5 May 29th, 2009 

2 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

Advantages:
Gentle,tuneful,experiment al,relaxing,thought provoking,Lyrically sophisticated, just brilliant .

Disadvantages:
Mellow album which some may dislike, but I think this is what makes it so poignant .

Recommendable Yes:

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First thought on this album is that this is a great title for an album! But then Mark Linkous (who essentially is Sparklehorse) is known for this. So 'Dreamt for light years in the belly of a mountain' is genuinely a really good album.

Musically it sounds like a melodic documentary of the human body filmed from the inside under water...this is the best way I can describe how the album sounds overall. Songs like 'Shade and honey' really confirm this description I think. Their sound is definitely experimental and 'studio' sounding but has a really nice feel to it that succeeds where bands like 'Air' fail.

Lyrically the album is strong too with many poetic viceral lyrics that are delivered with vocal poise and grace. In terms of sound and lyrics combined, this album is a bit like Smashing Pumpkins 'Gish' album but much more mellow. It's brilliant to wind down/chill out too and is brilliantly soothing for long train rides where you want to just kind of drift off in your mind while your eyes relax on passing scenery.

This album is simultaniously gentle and formidable and I would whole-hearted recommend it as something a bit different with a lot of worthwhile elements. A very talented artist indeed!

Summary: Brilliant album, definitely worthwhile!

 

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hughesmonger 06.06.2009 04:35

Good review. ^_^

bohoangel 29.05.2009 09:49

more info needed

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Disadvantages: Some weaker songs in the album

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