Painting Monsters On Clouds - Qua

Advantages: A change of direction for R.E.M.
Disadvantages: May be a disappointment to die-hard R.E.M. fans

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Advantages: Stuff you might not have heard
Disadvantages: Certainly NOT for young people!

...the previous releases. Car Trouble (Parts I & II) Digital Tenderness Nine Plan Failed The Day I Met God Tabletalk Cleopatra Catholic Day Never Trust A Man (With Egg On His Face) Animals And Men Family Of Noise The Idea Zerox Whip In My Valise Kick Physical Car Trouble (Parts I & II) [Chris Hughes Mix] Friends Cartrouble (Single Version) Kick (Single Version) Wow - that's a whole 19 tracks! The last 8 tracks were not on the original 1979 Do-it release. For those who are not Ant fans, and only perhaps can name Prince Charming and Stand and Deliver as hits - well Dirk Wears White Sox is a far cry from this later era. There's a distinct lack of make up and diddly qua qua. Essentially what we have is a collection of strange, arty, punky pieces of work. When I say punky, it's not your typical punk sound, but Adam was always... Read review

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Advantages: Great Melodic punk with heavy guitars & great songs/
Disadvantages: Not the most diverse album out there.

...Graves, the Misfits of the 90's are a tighter, heavier band. Taking a cue from their most famous fans, The Misfits have beefed up their sound with Metallic(a?) guitars, and smartened up thier songwriting. Some diehards out there may disagree with me, but the quality of songwriting on this album surpasses anything in their back catalogue. Songs like "Dust to Dust" and "Die Monster Die" are pure pop-punk heaven, backed up with some truly heavy guitars. On the other hand, "Descending Angel" and the 50's tinged "Saturday Night" are both strangly affecting, twisted almost-love songs. The sound and production throughout are flawless, and the cover is a strking band portrait painted by 50's EC comics genius Basil Gogos. This a wonderful package, reommended listening for any Halloween party.... Read review

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