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I first got this album in August of last year after searching for it all over the high street. I eventually managed to get it on Amazon for about Ten pounds.
I achully came across Pendulum completely by accident,as I loved a song called 'Tarantula' by D.J HYPE and after Google Videoing it,I discovered that Pendulum had also released it and I gave a few of their songs a listen. I was especially taken by a song called 'Blood Sugar' and decided to get the album 'Hold your Colour'. 'Hold your Colour' is the debut album from Australian Drum n Bass set 'Pendulum',its achully a re-release and the album I have contains two different songs to the original album.
Each song is extremely different to the next and they average a running time of 5 minutes each,there are 14 tracks. The cover features an eye,with bright coloured swirls around it,its very artistic and thoughtful,unlike alot of album covers that are thrown together.
Track 1: Prelude
This is basically an intro,it contains no d 'n' b,and is orchestral with a man talking over the music. He says something along the lines of 'Somewhere out there in the vast nothingness of space,somewhere in space and time.Were marooned on a small island in an endless sea on a tiny speck of sand. Somewhere on earth,for tonight were going to rock civilisation'
This is quite a dramatic intro,it lasts 54 seconds and makes you feel like this album is the beginning
of a journey. This is what Pendulum want you to feel,in my opinion,as the album is layed out perfectly and is like going on a journey through d 'n' b.
Track 2: Slam
This is a perfect track for after the intro. It kicks in straight away and the beginning is Hip Hop in its style. You expect to hear a rapper come on and start swearing at you,but knowing Pendulums genius and the fact that their a drum n bass set,you know to expect more. You do get more....as the Hip Hop ends,the drum n bass kicks in and an extremely memorable riff kicks in thats bound to pack a dance floor. This track is one of the more well known tracks of Pendulum as I have often seen this on MTV etc. 10/10
This for me is a less memorable track,however it still is a quality d 'n' b track. It doesnt contain much vocals,mainly concentrating on the d 'n' b ,but the vocals are repeating and say something like 'the musics rollin'. A good track,but not my favourite. 9/10
Track 4: Fasten your seatbelts
This has got to be one of my favourite tracks. When I heard this,I instantly loved it as its such an up-beat,fantastic track. 'Ladies and Gentlemen..fasten your seatbelts' You need to,to listen to this track,as it really blew me away! It contains an extremely memorable riff,which really makes you want to go and rave! Its such a fantasticly put together track that exerts a feel good vibe and will make anyone want to dance! 11/10!
Track 5: Through the loop
This is my least favourite track of the c.d. Its still a good quality track,but lacks something that the other tracks have. Its very dark and meaningful,it contains a man talking at the beginning,almost preaching and he says: 'Theres no way of knowing,which direction we are going.Is it raining?,is it snowing? is a hurricane a blowing?..not a speck of light is showing,so the danger must be growing' A good track,but in my opinion,not the best 8/10
Track 6: Sounds of life
The d 'n' b kicks in straight away on this track. Its fuelled and fast and features the vocals of Jasmine Yee. 'Seems like your waiting for nothing,seems like time had a little bit more' This is a really great tune,its really happy and reminds you about outside and nature,which is something we often forget about in our busy lives. Its a great,quality track,thats happy,so gets a big... 10/10
Track 7: Girl in the Fire
A good quality track,but not one of my favourites. I dont think this really contains any vocals,except a person singing 'oh yeah'. Good strong bass though,just not a favourite of mine. 9/10
Track 8: Tarantula
This is the track that first got me onto Pendulum. D.J HYPES version is better in my opinion,but this is still a cracker of a version. 'Tarantula,im with the massive,come sing y'all,Tarantula,dont play with my style I might sting y'all' This track opens with a jamaican ragga style and is similar to dancehall style music. The bass kicks in and it soon becomes clear what a fantastic d 'n' b track this is. If you ever get time,I would recommend Google Videoing it as its worth a listen! 11/10!
Track 9: Out Here
This is not so much Drum n Bass,but more Breakbeat. It contains a man singing 'Tearing down the wall'. This is the only vocal,and its repeated at certain intervals. Pendulum place this lyric perfectly,in just the right places,making it a fantastic track. 10/10
Track 10: Hold your Colour
This is the same title of the album and is probably the most meaningful track of the album. 'Hold your Colour against the wall,when they take everything away' 'She looked into your eyes and saw what lay beneath,dont try to save yourself,the circle is complete.' This is a great song,and an example of why Pendulum are great at what they do. 10/10
Track 11: The terminal A great drum n bass track,but not as memorable as some. 9/10
Track 12: Streamline
This is one of the most relaxed and chilled out tracks on the album. 'Let it go Streamline,let it come in time' Its a song that you can relax to,even though its still a fast paced d 'n' b track. Its one of the best on the album and the beginning contains a man talking over a radio transmitter or something of the like. The end also contains almost the sound of an ice-cream van! A fantastically put together track 10/10
Track 13: Blood Sugar
I'd heard this song before I bought the album and was a little dissapointed as the version I'd heard before was different to the album version. The version I'd heard had a man saying something like 'You think you have come hear to witness the sound of Drum N Bass,instead your here to witness the end of the world......Ok fuck it,I lied,its Drum N Bass..whatcha gonna do?! Then an extremely memorable riff kicked in,making it a great track. However the album version is different,it contains no man talking,just the fantastic riff. Its still a quality track,just would have been better with the man talking. 10/10
Track 14: Axle Grinder
The is the end of the album and the end of the journey. If the album was a workout,then this track would be the cool down,if you know what I mean. Its a basic d 'n' b track,with the same man at the beginning,telling us that were not ending this world,but instead moving onto a continuation,into the next.
This album is one I'd definately recommend. It wont be to everyones taste,but I think if your open to trying new types of music,then I'd definately give it a listen.
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Perfect review. And perfect album. I'm waiting for In Silico now, but they keep pushing back the release date. Looking forward to trying to see them live again soon.
MizzMolko 20.01.2008 20:48
Brilliant review! Eleanor x
fabgirly 14.01.2008 00:01
Great review, like Pendulum a lot too! Seen them live a few times and they are always great!
Prelude Slam Plastic World Fasten Your Seatbelt (ft. The Freestylers) Through The Loop ... more
Sounds of Life (ft. Jasmin Lee) Girl In the Fire Tarantula (Pendulum vs. Fresh ft. Spyda & Tenor Fly) Out Here Hold Your Colour The Terminal Streamline B...
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Advantages: catchy Disadvantages: some songs are very long and repetitive
rachelicious904 14.08.2007 (14.08.2007)
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Advantages: faster upbeat songs like 'fasten you seatbeat' Disadvantages: ' Plastic World' - just doesnt do it for me
Katherine17 24.04.2008 (24.04.2008)
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