This fourth album from Gomez, is characterized as a going back to basics phase for the band. There is something distinctly rock n'roll about this album, with much less of experimentalism that defined some of their other albums.
The songs are crammed with brilliant melodies, catchy choruses, ... Read review
Split the Differencearrives more than five years since Gomez's Mercury Prize-winning ... more
debut, yet finds the British five-piece working firmly within their well-worn formula. So, it's pretty much business as usual here, though they've turned up the 60s ps...
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Split the Difference arrives more than five years since Gomez's Mercury Prize-winning ... more
debut, yet finds the British five-piece working firmly within their well-worn formula. So, it's pretty much business as usual here, though they've turned up the 60s p...
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Advantages: Rocky,catchy,more of those great harmonies and melodies.Refreshing. Disadvantages: None
This fourth album from Gomez, is characterized as a going back to basics phase for the band. There is something distinctly rock n'roll about this album, with much less of experimentalism that defined some of their other albums.
The songs are crammed with brilliant melodies, catchy choruses, and their trademark vocal harmonies.
Although Gomez are a guitar band (three guitar players) they aren't much like a conventionaly ... ...riddled with guitar solos, which I am pleased about.
This album basically covers every kind of roots rock/rock & roll idiom with a great effortlessness, lovers of the genre will appreciate that about the album. The first two singles, "Catch Me Up" and "Silence" are catchy rockers, while "Sweet Virginia" (not the Stones' song) and "There It Was" should satisfy those who enjoy ballads like "Tijuana ... more
This fourth album from Gomez, is characterized as a going back to basics phase for the band. There is something distinctly rock n'roll about this album, with much less of experimentalism that defined some of their other albums.
The songs are crammed with brilliant melodies, catchy choruses, and their trademark vocal harmonies.
Although Gomez are a guitar band (three guitar players) they aren't much like a conventionaly jam band, despite having fans from that genre. It isn't riddled with guitar solos, which I am pleased about.
This album basically covers every kind of roots rock/rock & roll idiom with a great effortlessness, lovers of the genre will appreciate that about the album. The first two singles, "Catch Me Up" and "Silence" are catchy rockers, while "Sweet Virginia" (not the Stones' song) and "There It Was" should satisfy those who enjoy ballads like "Tijuana Lady".
There is actually not one song on this album that I dislike. But then I have only listened to it for about a week, maybe ask me again in a month. In my opinion, this album truly rivals their amazing debut Bring It On.
1) Do One 2) These 3 Sins 3) Silence 4) Me, You and Everybody 5) We Dont Know Where We're Going 6) Sweet Virginia 7) Catch Me Up 8) Where Ya Going? 9) Meet Me In The City 10) Chicken Out 11) Extra Special Guy 12) Nothing Is Wrong 13) There It Was
Advantages: Unique and original sounds. A contrast to other albums. Disadvantages: None.
Gomez have long been a brilliant indi/ rock group. They have a completely distinct sound which makes them recognisable amongst other groups.
13 excellent tracks including:
Rhythmic intricacy, tricky and unusual time signatures are weaved into the collusion of sound which they create, and the drive of the beat never wavers thanks to drummer Olly Peacock.
Gomez are one of the most creative bands in the business writing sensitive, moving songs and ... ...committed to tape. Their mastery of vocal harmonies alone is beautiful.
To be honest, this is their best album to date. You can listen to it again and again and again without becoming remotely bored. Gomez have been in my top ten bands since i heard of them years ago. ...
bengar 04.02.2006
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Product details
Title
Split The Difference
Performer
Gomez
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Alternative
Release Date
17/05/2004
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2004
Label / Distributor
Hut / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Engineer
Tchad Blake; Claire Lewis
Producer
Tchad Blake
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
724359849225
Catalogue Number
CDHUT 84
Additional notes
Album Notes
Additional personnel include: Naomi Radom (violin); Nick Wales (viola); Clare Brassil (cello); Dajon Everette (drums, percussion). While the UK band Gomez occasionally gets miscast among Britpop acts of the 1990s, its sound is distinctly separate from groups such as Blur, Oasis, and the Verve. Like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, Gomez trades in gin-soaked, fuzz-laden heavy rock that owes much to the sounds of worn-out discs by early-20th-century blues artists. With its fourth album, SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE, the quintet hits a new peak, creating a burning, blues-inspired record rife with ruminating, serpentine guitars--an album that would likely have been lauded in the late '60s or early '70s, but also stands out nicely in 2004. SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE fittingly opens with a classic-rock guitar riff that leads up to the growling, infectious chorus of "Do One" and then slips into the folksy, Band-style ballad "These 3 Sins." From there, the album ebbs and flows with varying degrees of unpredictable barroom rock. While Gomez is steeped in rich musical history, they've fashioned a sound distinctly their own, and SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE sees the ensemble comfortably hitting its stride.
Album Reviews
Mojo (p.106) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]he sound of a band who know their stuff....While Gomez sound like the promise of a cloudless summer, their music will still hold promise come winter's black stare."
Uncut (p.105) - 3 stars out of 5 - "'Sweet Virginia' is a lovely piece of baroque pop....[With] country-rock romps that recall the heyday of Albert Lee's Heads, Hands & Feet."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Do One
2.
These 3 Sins
3.
Silence
4.
Me You And Everybody
5.
We Don't Know Where We're Going
6.
Sweet Virginia
7.
Catch Me Up
8.
Where Ya Going
9.
Meet Me In The City
10.
Chicken Out
11.
Extra Special Guy
12.
Nothing Is Wrong
13.
There It Was
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