Let me clear up one possible confusion. The Gomez album Bring It On does NOT include the song Bring It On. Oh no, that would be sensible. Bring It On the song is on this, their second album. Got it? Oh well, never mind.
It sounds much like Bring It On but more laid back. The first track, ... Read review
"I'm not worried about your state of mind, 'cause you're not the revolutionary kind," ... more
croons Ben Ottewell, Gomez's gravel-voiced singer on "Revolutionary Kind", but indeed, it's precisely this attitude that mobilises Gomez's harshest critics. Essential...
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"I'm not worried about your state of mind, 'cause you're not the revolutionary kind," ... more
croons Ben Ottewell, Gomez's gravel-voiced singer on "Revolutionary Kind", but indeed, it's precisely this attitude that mobilises Gomez's harshest critics. Essentially,Liquid Skinis the same album as 1998's Mercury Music Prize-winningBring It On--a potent hallucinogenic stew of Deep-Southern folk, blues, and country music played by--and here's the galling point--five white students from the North of England, graverobbing music's past without a new idea between them. There's an air of "having a laugh" that makes Gomez sometimes seem invitingly punchable, but all the same, it would be churlish to denyLiquid Skinpraise for its joyfully lackadasical approach to rootsy excavation. They've even gained praise in US alt-country periodicalNo Depression, which is usually suspicious of outright fakery elbowing in on its genre, so there's clearly something in the plush, casual Americana of "Rhythm&Blues Alibi" and the acidic glide of "California" to endear it to the purists.--Louis Pattison
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"I'm not worried about your state of mind, 'cause you're not the revolutionary kind," ... more
croons Ben Ottewell, Gomez's gravel-voiced singer on "Revolutionary Kind", but indeed, it's precisely this attitude that mobilises Gomez's harshest critics. Essentially,Liquid Skinis the same album as 1998's Mercury Music Prize-winningBring It On--a potent hallucinogenic stew of Deep-Southern folk, blues, and country music played by--and here's the galling point--five white students from the North of England, graverobbing music's past without a new idea between them. There's an air of "having a laugh" that makes Gomez sometimes seem invitingly punchable, but all the same, it would be churlish to denyLiquid Skinpraise for its joyfully lackadasical approach to rootsy excavation. They've even gained praise in US alt-country periodicalNo Depression, which is usually suspicious of outright fakery elbowing in on its genre, so there's clearly something in the plush, casual Americana of "Rhythm&Blues Alibi" and the acidic glide of "California" to endear it to the purists.--Louis Pattison
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Advantages: Some great songs Disadvantages: Overall not as good as Bring It On
Let me clear up one possible confusion. The Gomez album Bring It On does NOT include the song Bring It On. Oh no, that would be sensible. Bring It On the song is on this, their second album. Got it? Oh well, never mind.
It sounds much like Bring It On but more laid back. The first track, Hangover is a classic ode to those lovely people who look after you when you have had to much of a good night. There’s something of everything thrown ... ...Bring It On (That’s the song remember folks) has a really great staccato guitar section in the verse but is, in my opinion, let down by the chorus which just seems to come from another song – and not a particularly good one either. No such complaints with Rhythm & Blues Alibi though. Like me it seems, Gomez aren’t to keen on modern R&B and used this song as an outlet for their dislike. Brilliant! Overall though it’s not as good as Bring It On (That’s ... more
Let me clear up one possible confusion. The Gomez album Bring It On does NOT include the song Bring It On. Oh no, that would be sensible. Bring It On the song is on this, their second album. Got it? Oh well, never mind.
It sounds much like Bring It On but more laid back. The first track, Hangover is a classic ode to those lovely people who look after you when you have had to much of a good night. There’s something of everything thrown in, including an electric Sitar – eek!.
Bring It On (That’s the song remember folks) has a really great staccato guitar section in the verse but is, in my opinion, let down by the chorus which just seems to come from another song – and not a particularly good one either. No such complaints with Rhythm & Blues Alibi though. Like me it seems, Gomez aren’t to keen on modern R&B and used this song as an outlet for their dislike. Brilliant! Overall though it’s not as good as Bring It On (That’s the album this time) but still very good.
Advantages: It sounds great and you'll never get bored of listening to it. Disadvantages: If there are any I'd like to hear them
...comparing Bring It On with Liquid skin. The first album pushed Gomez into the spotlight, blinking in surprise. Bring It On won the Mercury Music prize for the Best new album from a new band in a year sometime last century, but this doesn't mean that they're old news. A greater budget has been used on Liquid Skin although it still maintains Gomez's recorded-in-a-garage-on-a-four-track sound. This adds a personal aspect to what could otherwise be pants ... ...seen. After listening to Bring It On, Liquid Skin does not come as a disappointment. If you liked Bring It On then you will like this album. So, take my word for it and buy it now. And if you haven't bought Bring It On yet buy that as well. ...
doormonkey 04.09.2000
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Advantages: a superb album al round Disadvantages: perhaps a bit too long
...public in 1998, i awaited liquid skin with baited breath, and i wasnt dissappointed. although sonically, this was near identical to bring it on, this is a far more mature album from the southport boys. retaining the delightful mix of blues, rock and (whisper it) country, almost every track on this album is brilliant. although it may be a bit too laid back for some, anyone who liked bring it on, or this type of music (gomez, mercury rev, flaming lips), ...
mynciboy 05.08.2000
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Advantages: Lyrics and strength of songs Disadvantages: A grower
Normally, I don't listen to media hype, but there was such a fuss surrounding this band and this album that I decided I had to see what it was all about, so wnet out and got the album. At first listen I wasn't too sure, but I have found it to be a grower with great tracks such as "hangover", "bring it on" and "rhythm and blues alibi". If you do get it, give it a chance-it's really good to chill out to and just slowly let the lyrics (which are also ...
Cosmic 26.07.2000
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This follow up to their 1998 Mercury Prize winning "Bring it on " album sees the band taking a more mature angle on the well trodden path of blues rock. With only their guitars and obscure harmonies for company we hear Ollie and the lads storming new ground for the acoustically minded among us. Oscar winning director Sam Mendes, man of the moment in Hollywood, paid the "Revolutionary" troop a subtle homage by featuring "We haven't turned around" ...
Reinhold-Messner 15.07.2000
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Advantages: Excellent songwriting, Ben's vocals Disadvantages: Bit too similar to Bring it On??
If you like Bring it On, you will know just what to expect from this CD. There are some cracking tracks on here, standout ones including California (a drug-inspired if not induced) guitar epic and the fantastic Devil Will Ride.
It's maybe a little more chilled that B.I.O, but it's Gomez through and through. Believe me, you have to see this band play live to truly appreciate this album, but even if you don't there is plenty to keep you amused here. ... ...they add some depth to Ian Ball and Tom Gray's thinner sounding vocals. Don't get me wrong, all three can sing and play guitar to an excellent standard, but without Ben, would they really sound like Gomez?
I reccomend this album to anyone who liked the first one, and also anyone who is into electric blues, like Clapton for example.
Don't expect it to be OK Computer, more like Bring it On v2.0 but this is of course no bad thing. and if you wished ...
ajpaynter 02.10.2000
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Machismo is the first in a series of EPs to be released by the band as a follow up to their Mercury Prize winning debut album, Bring It On and their second album, LiquidSkin.
The classic Gomez sound is still there to be heard on Machismo, including catchy acoustic guitar riffs and unmistakable vocals, but they have also introduced samples and have experimented with some new sounds. The results are good and they prove that Gomez are prepared to move forward musically and not just stick to the same old formula, which is what often happens with bands at the moment. ...
Reinhold-Messner 30.07.2000
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Advantages: Good cover art and one or two good tracks Disadvantages: Feels like they are just churning it out for the sake of a new album now
I loved the first Gomez album, Bring It On, despite the abscence of my favourite track, Bring It On. I kinda liked the second album, LiquidSkin. It retained the true essence of Gomez in most of the tracks on the album, like Rythym & Blues Alibi and Blue Moon Rising...however, Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline left me feeling like I had just wasted £12. It contains a couple of rehashed tracks from Bring It On and only a couple of tracks that I actually liked...the rest were just filling in the horrendous gaps and not very well.
If you are a completist, then you have to get the album anyway, but if you are just tempted to get a Gomez CD and don't have either of the first two, get Bring It On or LiquidSkin instead of this one... ...
This is Gomez’ third full studio album, follows the extremely successful Bring It On, and LiquidSkin. I between Gomez kept the fans happy with the superb Machismo EP and the Abandoned Shopping Trolley Helpline rarity album. I duly rushed onto the net and pre-ordered my copy form CD-Wow for an excellent £8.99. Although I didn’t get it on the release day of 18th March I had saved £4 and only had to wait until the Thursday, not bad when it comes all the way from Hong Kong. Back to the CD then it has the usual 13 tracks and is around 60 mins in length, nothing new there then for a Gomez record.
Shot Shot – the first track on the album and also the first single. It starts off with a catchy solo riff onto which come familiar haunting Gomez lyrics. It then turns into a full-blown Gomez jam trombone, trumpets and all ...
Gomez: Ian Ball, Paul Blackburn, Tom Gray, Ben Ottewell, Olly Peacock. Additional personnel: Matt Turner (vocals, guitar); Ken Nelson & The Samurais, Steve Fellows (guitar); Tony Looby (alto saxophone); Rob Charles (tenor saxophone); Tony Robinson (trumpet, trombone); Jack Tinker (piano); Dajon Everett & The Appetite (percussion); Mojave 3, Ward, Krishnadassan, Bramham, Page, Joey The Dog (background vocals). Engineers: Ken Nelson, Dae Hadley, Paul Hicks. Recorded at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool, England; Abbey Road Studios, The Strongroom, & Blackwind Studios, London, England. Gomez successfully combines the old with the new. On LIQUID SKIN the band mixes touches of '60s psychedelia and hippie folk-rock with a gritty, angular, post-grunge alt-rock sensibility. Acoustic instruments abound, buoyed by rootsy-sounding organ and the occasional electric guitar rave-up. At times, the songs employ funky rhythms that could only have been born in the wake of hip-hop and electronica, but the lack of electronics and programmed rhythms makes them feel entirely organic. Gomez is more about songs than jams, but there is a sense of kinship to the expansive neo-stoner rock of groups like Phish and Blues Traveler. Unlike those outfits, though, Gomez retains a very British feel, whether the eclectic arrangements on LIQUID SKIN lean toward the orchestral or the pastoral.
Album Reviews
Q (1/00, p.85) - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 1999." Mojo (1/00, p.31) - Ranked #24 in Mojo Magazine's "Best of 1999." Rolling Stone (10/14/99, p.125) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...[a] deceptively casual vibe that hangs like humidity....The studio shadow play complements the core sound....Gomez's boho blues don't just shamble. They walk the walk." Spin (11/99, pp.191-2) - 8 out of 10 - "...a more confident continuation of [their debut BRING IT ON]....The Brit quintet continue to cross-stitch eclectic Americana with fibrilating electronica, dealing brief histories of black pop one moment, the best rehab rock ever the next..." Q (10/99, pp.112-3) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...more focused and, ultimately, better....pushes them towards a sort of semi-greatness....It shouldn't fit together (no Gomez song should in theory) but it does..." Mojo (10/99, p.98) - "...the hidden strength of its tunes, the subtlety of its arrangements and the eloquence of its lyrics will eventually pull you in....it's obvious that Gomez have matured with unexpected speed..." Magnet (1-2/00, p.71) - "...[It's] best songs are built to last in a classic-rock kind of way....LIQUID SKIN is the sound of a new kind of urbanized, ultramodern blues..." CMJ (1/10/00, pp.4-5) - Ranked #13 in CMJ's "Top 30 Editorial Picks [for 1999] - "...a soulful and free-spirited group...evoking the timeless melodic and instrumental sensibilities of their blues, rock and folk forebears, while retaining their own organic musical identity." Alternative Press (11/99, pp.100-2) - 3 out of 5 - "...effectively communicate with a redundant artform and, ironically, it will win hearts and will be perceived as a new, vital force....a fabulous album..." Entertainment Weekly (9/24/99, p.146) - "...Simultaneously trippy and earthy songs...are shot through with a timeless, folksy impressionism. Better yet, all this tough-and-tender beauty comes complete with melodies and hookss." - Rating: A NME (3/23/02, p.36) - 7 out of 10 - "...Make no mistake - LIQUID SKIN is a good album..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Hangover
2.
Revolutionary Kind
3.
Bring It On
4.
Blue Moon Rising
5.
Las Vegas Dealer
6.
We Haven't Turned Around
7.
Fill My Cup
8.
Rhythm And Blues Alibi
9.
Rosalita
10.
California
11.
Devil Will Ride
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