Advantages: A sublime album of high points and even higher points Disadvantages: The cassette version needs to be turned over in some players
John Henry - those two words send a rush of pleasure down my spinal chord (sic) just by existing.
This was their first album with a full band supporting them, hence the name John Henry, its an American fable about a railroad worker that fought to stop machines taking over the man-powered work (they used to use a drum machine, you see?) Aaaaanyway, the album is a delight from end to end (and back again). I bought the album, saw the live tour, got ... ...influence also shows, but the John and John wierd lyrics and totally rocking vibe shines through all of this like a beacon of purest joy.
Examples of John Henry stand out (they all do) songs - "Snailshell" first single from the album and a track that I cannot listen to without freak dancing like a maniac around the room, can be difficult when I play it in the car. The guitar on this speaks directly to my inner soul and does things to my spleen.
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Raybid 25.06.2001 (05.09.2001)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of John Henry - They Might Be Giants
Advantages: Just as nutty as the other albums Disadvantages: This will not be to everyone's tolerance
When "They Might be Giants" release an album you know that at some point you are going to stare dubiously at your stereo as the CD spins thinking, "Why exactly do I like this"
"Should I really be liking this"
"Why don't I just join my friends with their normal pop rock post-punk indie rap bands?"
Then you realise that the first track "Subliminal" which sounded fine to start with is now slowing down and then playing backwards. It then stops as ... ...about a man who is glad to "back in my snail shell".
This is palpable nonsense and you can relax safe in the knowledge that you have "a thing" about you which no-one can touch, You have a conversation piece on your CD rack and soon all the dilemma and peer pressure of buying that new "Best Athems Album in the World Ever part 65" is gone from your mind.
But this does not help you decide if you want to listen to this album, but after you do listen ...
coleecip 08.11.2004
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