When I put Whatever and Ever Amen in my cd player I get hit with nostalgia and happiness. I spent a good deal of high school listening to these records with Amen definitely ranking up there.
The band, self-described as 'punk rock for pussies', accurately reference this in the opening track ... Read review
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beginning to believe in itself as something more than a novelty act. Having excised much of their regrettable tendency to flippancy with their first album, the three ...
beginning to believe in itself as something more than a novelty act. Having excised much of their regrettable tendency to flippancy with their first album, the three ...
Advantages: Lyrics, great indie-pop, remastered and bonus tracks Disadvantages: Not entirely justified for already firm Five fans
When I put Whatever and Ever Amen in my cd player I get hit with nostalgia and happiness. I spent a good deal of high school listening to these records with Amen definitely ranking up there. The band, self-described as 'punk rock for pussies', accurately reference this in the opening track 'One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces' with incredibly aggressive piano playing and distorted bass. Folds' lyrics may see his tongue stuck firmly in his cheek ... ...are so cleverly ironic while being brutally honest they hit remarkably close to the heart. Obvious standouts on 'Amen' here are 'Song for the Dumped', radio hit 'Brick' and 'Kate' but there is not one weak track on the entire album. In fact after repeated listens I'm sure most will find the album-only tracks surprisingly stronger. 'Selfless Cold and Composed' is probably one of their most underrated songs and only after consistent listening and seeing ...
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Advantages: Unbelievably catchy and the best Disadvantages: Not enough ballads
This is without doubt the best of Ben Folds' work. Whilst his later solo work may be more poignant and reflective, this album is just pure powerpop brilliance!
So many of the songs are not only upbeat, but unbelievably catchy and masterpieces in their own right. 'One Angry Dwarf...' is cool, funny and unique. There is also the classic 'Brick'. Although its quite sad, is very touching and you're guarenteed to be humming it for weeks. Mr Folds has ... ...is the epitomy of Ben-ness! A perfect starter album for a Ben fan and just great feel-good music
The only criticism is that 'Evaporated' is far too short for such an exquisite song, but it shows that Ben knows when to stop and never puts material out for the sake of it. ...
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Whatever And Ever Amen [Remastered] [PA] - Ben Folds Five
Main specs
Title: Whatever And Ever Amen [Remastered] [PA]
Performer: Ben Folds Five
Genre: Rock & Pop
Sub Genre: Alternative
Release Date: 21/03/2005
Recomended Retail Price: 13.99 GBP
Original Release Year: 1997
Label / Distributor: Epic / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Guest Artist(s): Folds, Ben Five
Engineer: Ben Folds: Caleb Southern
Producer: Caleb Southern; Ben Folds; Brendan
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 5099751987529
Catalogue Number: 5198752
Additional notes
Album Notes: Ben Folds Five: Ben Folds (vocals, piano); Robert Sledge (vocals, bass); Darren Jessee (vocals, drums).
Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (4/17/97, pp.78-80) - 3.5 Stars (out of 5) - "...Folds has written another batch of sweet songs and supports each with disciplined, downright patient arrangements....This is about as close to bliss as the radio gets."
Titles on disc 1
1.: One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces
2.: Fair
3.: Brick
4.: Song For The Dumped
5.: Selfless Cold And Composed
6.: Kate
7.: Smoke
8.: Cigarette
9.: Steven's Last Night In Town
10.: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
11.: Missing The War
12.: Evaporated
13.: Video Killed The Radio Star (bonus track)
14.: For All The Pretty People (bonus track)
15.: Mitchell Lane (bonus track)
16.: Dr. Pyser (theme/bonus track)
17.: Air (bonus track)
18.: She Don't Use Jelly (Lounge-A-Palooza version/bonus track)
19.: Song For The Dumped (Japanese version/bonus track)
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