I agree with the other reviews i have seen about this album, it is good, and don't get me wrong, i would recommend it to anyone. However, when you try and compare it to the great 'August and Everything After' you will see that Counting Crows have not really progressed, and may have actually regressed into a more commercial sound. This is by no means a disaster, as i am sure it will get them more of the credit they thouroughly desreve, but this album is less memorable and finds itself in my hi-fi far less often than the pre-mentioned alnum. There are, of course, some good songs here with Hangin' Around, Colorblind and Amy Hit the Atmosphere the highlights, and it is a pleasure to listen to the album as a whole. If you are off to buy your first Counting Crows album, make it 'August and Everything After', then go out and buy the rest, this included. You will not regret it and will have many a song in your head for months and years to come.
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Advantages: Beautiful lyrics, beautiful melodies. Gets right under your skin and into your heart. Disadvantages: Can become sullen and monotone for those who don't like slowpaced songs.
Aug 24th, 2004
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