Gruel And Kerosene - Mats Oberg

Advantages: Excellent debut, catchy songs, meaningful lyrics
Disadvantages: No extra 'features' on the CD such as videos

...entirely disbelieving when I informed them it was 'country.' It's definitely not classic country, but it certainly is something! Stand-out tracks on this album are Kerosene, New Strings, What About Georgia, Me And Charlie Talking, Mama I'm Alright and I Can't Be Bothered. These are the more 'kicky' and catchy songs on the album. However I wouldn't say there's a bad song on the album - they are all worth listening to and all have a strong message when you listen to the lyrics. As with a lot of country music, it's very easy to relate to a lot of the thoughts and feelings expressed in these songs. Physically, the CD itself is quite attractive, and the artwork leaves you in no doubt that it's a country music CD! There are no videos or bonus features on this album, though which is the one negative aspect I can think of about this album... Read review

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Advantages: It's emphasized loss of time and space
Disadvantages: Head hurts after listening more than 77 times

.... However, just to be lucid, the next "Full circle R.P.S. (No. 7)" will kill your thirst for Mexican tequila on the cold German sun that warms the Turkish cafeteria. Have some please, do chill. Who the bloody hell is Jah Wobble? The man on the bass, your kerosene ignition that comes with my favorite "Mystery R.P.S. (No. 8)" Damn!!!! I believe that this is the core of the album, its 9th circle of pleasure. Can you feel the wind? Its temperate progression is simply remarkable even after you hear it 78 times as I did. Listen but do not inhale! It gets to you. Shall we continue? "Trench warfare" gets psy-avangard. NO, Miles Davis did not forget how to play the trumpet and allowed to perform in this song. It's purely a horrid way of artistic expression, get used to it. For that matter, "Twilight world" can rage for not being in a Tarantino movie... Read review

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Advantages: Keeps coffee stains off your desk
Disadvantages: Everything else about it

...Oh dear, where did it all go wrong for Ocean Colour Scene. They produced the album Moseley Shoals and everything seemed fine. Plenty of good, if somewhat retro, songs. And there was a variety of songs, some ballads and some faster tracks. Then they went and released Marchin’ Already. This album has two, yes that's right, TWO tracks that aren’t ballads. Hundred Mile High City and All Up. Even the quality of the ballads isn’t, in general, that great. I'm just glad I got it as a present, as it's a pathetic album suitable only for use as a drinks mat.... Read review

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