... The two other voices in this track are an example of how Pendulum is still the same band as it was a few years ago, using other voices in their tracks to improve it, and make their songs more unique!
9,000 Miles - My personal favourite on this album! If you liked 'Girl In The Fire' in Hold ... Read review
In Silico - Pendulum
In Silico might be the second album from Pendulum, but it's their first as a fully-fledged ... more
rock band. Of course, this Australian dance collective have paddled in these waters before: their debut album Hold Your Colour was a muscular collection of hard ...
In Silico - Pendulum
In Silicomight be the second album from Pendulum, but it's their first as a fully-fledged ... more
rock band. Of course, this Australian dance collective have paddled in these waters before: their debut albumHold Your Colourwas a muscular collection of hard dru...
A review by scorpio818 on In Silico - Pendulum May 12th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
How does it rate alongside the competition
Outstanding
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
No bad tracks, very original, well produced .
Disadvantages:
Nothing ! ! !
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Pendulum
IN SILICO
Hi, and welcome to my first music review!
INFORMATION
Release Date - 12th May 2008 Record Label - Warner Music UK Ltd. Track List: 1. Showdown (5:27) 2. Different (5:51) 3. Propane Nightmares (5:13) 4. Visions (5:36) 5. Midnight Runner (6:55) 6. The Other Side (5:15) 7. Mutiny (5:09) 8. 9,000 Miles (6:26) 9. Granite (4:41) 10. The Tempest (7:27)
Play length for each track is taken from the iTunes website.
Previous Albums - Hold Your Colour (July 2006)
REVIEW
This is a brilliant album, although it takes a few listens to get really used to! Pendulum's style has changed slightly since Hold Your Colour, and now involves more tune and vocal work than before. The drum'n'bass is still there, but not as much emphasis is put on that as on previous tracks.
My personal favourites are:
Different - Great tune, and great vocals. Similar in style to 'Hold Your Colour' (the track, not the album), and would be very good to see live.
Propane Nightmares - This one took a while to get used to, but the non-vocal part starting at 4:02 is fantastic, and a real club tune. Very memorable, and really shows how Pendulum have moved on as a band.
The Other Side - The vocals here are similar to those of Daft Punk's 'Digital Love', which is one of their best tunes in my opinion. This helps to create a unique melody, and builds up the song to make it one of the more original songs in this album. The two other voices in this track are an example of how Pendulum is still the same band as it was a few years ago, using other voices in their tracks to improve it, and make their songs more unique!
9,000 Miles - My personal favourite on this album! If you liked 'Girl In The Fire' in Hold Your Colour, the chances are you will love this. It's one of the quietest tracks in the album, but along with a good drum beat during the middle, has a fantastic (yet short) vocal section at 1:27, after the song is built up slowly. Then, at 1:50, say hello to the new 'Girl In The Fire'! This track should be an absolute classic, while it is one of the calmer ones in the album, it feels very natural and is pretty relaxing, even with the volume cranked up. This track really changed my mind about the album, it's a good bridge between the old and the new Pendulum.
Granite - Great beat, great tune, great vocals. If you're looking at this album, chances are you've heard it, and it really is very good. Builds up to a great climax at the end of the track, this is a great club tune and will be heard everywhere this summer!
The Tempest - Interesting guitar section at the start, and although I was surprised at the first vocals, it improves throughout the track, and you can feel the tension building up throughout it. A well structured song, and long enough for everyone to be satisfied. Fades off at about 5:12, but comes back with a great 'club' section, for a couple of minutes. Drum'n'bass fans will love the last parts, and fans of the newer, more vocal Pendulum will be more interested in the first part of the track. Finishes the album off with style!
The other tracks are less memorable for me, and although they are all good, the highlights for me are the ones above. The weakest track in the album, for me, is Mutiny. This is because it lacks any special 'hook' that the other songs have, and so it isn't as memorable.
Sound quality is very good throughout - there are no changes in volume and it's been produced very professionally. The gaps between each song are adequate, without being too long.
The cover art for this album is very original and eye-catching, you won't miss it if you're looking for it!
There will be many people who aren't impressed by this album, because it is a little different from the last one. I think that's really sad - drum'n'bass is a very small genre, and it has a pretty small fan base to go with it. While I'm not saying it's a bad genre, it didn't leave much room for Pendulum to get itself known, and I really think they've done the right thing. Sure, this album is more mainstream, but surely that means more people will like it, meaning it is a good album?
Pendulum have mixed several genres brilliantly here, such as drum'n'bass, rock, techno, trance, pop, and have shown how great they can be.
I really look forward to any future tracks from this band, as they are really worth the hype they've been getting recently. They will be BIG this summer!
Advantages: Very little Disadvantages: No drum and bass
...saw Pendulum at Rock City in Nottingham and as they were promoting their new album, it influenced me to buy this. Despite the fact I didn't think it was the best gig, and they didn't ply the best song from them "Tarantula", I still enjoyed it that much that I felt I should go out and get this. 1. "Showdown" The opening to the album completely throws you off if you bought this album because you enjoyed the groups past work because it sounds like a ... ...by putting "9000 Miles" here in the tracklistings. **One Star**
2. "Different" The sound of the previous track is basically dragged through into this one. It seems as thoughuo the group have become lazy as the tracks sound so similar with a electronica beat with some rock vocals, which aren't all that good either). **One Star**
3. "Propane Nightmares" This track acted as their leading single, but it was the second to be relased, back in April, ...
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Advantages: a clear recording and well mixed, some of the old pendulum is still there! Disadvantages: selling their integrity, the vocals piss you off so much..
Unfortunately, In Silico marks Pendulum's downfall whilst bringing disappointment to the world of Drum and Bass. I say this because after Pendulum's masterful debut album "Hold Your Colour", it seems that the Australian band have effectively become both corporate & mainstream and are willing to sell their integrity. It is evident in this album that Pendulum have tried and failed to create a soundtrack that incorporates parts of rock music and DnB, ... ...not help but dance to in their previous album.
That said, sure, In Silico isn't terrible, and it won't give you ear cancer. There are some decent melodies & tracks that are reminiscent of the band we all know and love. In addition, there are some parts of this album that remind me of MUSE's "Black Holes and Revelations". But this album is not going to go down in history like its predecessor.
Sadly, I think that the fact that we expected so much ...
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Advantages: Something different, memorable tunes, great live Disadvantages: None...
...clearly used more tangible instruments in the creation of this great album.
As a drum and bass album I don't rate it at all as few of the tracks could ever pass for DnB, however as an experimental rock style I put it way up there.
I was lucky enough to see the band play this album live, and some of their performances were epic.
"Propane Nightmares" - what a tune, with enough of a tune to appeal to hardcore DnB fans, but lyrics to make it more ... ...to rave to, at home, in the car, more on the techno side that other tracks like "The Tempest".
My favourite - "Mutiny" - great beat, great tune and sampling the vocals from Hold your colour's "The Terminal".
I think this album i great for any fans who are willing to accept music that just sounds good for its own sake, not just it's genre's. ...
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08.09.2008
Quick review of In Silico - Pendulum Review ofIn Silico - Pendulumby
yuuzi
pendulum's second album- in silico is all the greatness of the first album but in some aspects is better. although there are less tracks on this album, the tracks contain for vocals, aswell as great background music and beat. especially as pendulum are becoming a 'fashion statement' i think they are more than that. their music could keep you entertained for hours upon hours. i recommend you buy the album, great value for money and great sounds.
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...dry and generally meaningless but in this type of music you expect that.
To describe it is a Prodigy for the next generation is fair i think and this album really is a classic already.
The general feel of the tracks is similar, with one or two exceptions, the receipe being an acoustic start, heavy build up and powerful, low frequency repetitive and catchy taglines.
Since i've owned it, It's been on loop in my car CD player wowing my friends with ...
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Advantages: New Sound, Original, Its Pendulum Disadvantages: Not for everyone, New Sound
...This is the eagerly anticipated album from Pendulum, a drum n bass band originating from Perth, Australia. It is the follow up to their previous album "Hold Your Colour", from 2007.
The album "InSilico" was due to be released in mid March, then got pushed back to mid April, and has now been released on May 12th.
Pendulum have released two singles from the album so far, these have been "Granite" and "Propane Nightmares". Granite, being released on 4th November 2007 and Propane Nightmares on 12th March.
The term "InSilico", the title of the album, means a process that is simulated on a computer or within a computer simulated environment. This title is very apt for the style of music that Pendulum produce, as a lot of the sounds do seem to be computer generated, the title of the album,
Pendulum - At a Glance...
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Album Notes: Pendulum (UK): Rob Swire (vocals, synthesizer); Ben Verse (rap vocals); Peredur Ap Gwynedd (guitar); Gareth McGrillen (bass guitar); Paul Kodesh (drums); El Hornet. DJs: Gareth McGrillen; El Hornet.
Album Reviews: Kerrang (Magazine) (p.46) - "As a dance album, this is top-drawer, floor-filling material..."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Showdown
2.: Different
3.: Propane Nightmares
4.: Visions
5.: Midnight Runner
6.: Other Side
7.: Mutiny
8.: 9000 Miles
9.: Granite
10.: Tempest
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