311 - Soundsystem
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Artist: 311Edition: Music CD
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued
CD Release Date: 1999-10-12
Music Label: Volcano
Soundtracks:
- Freeze Time
- Come Original
- Large in the Margin
- Flowing
- Can't Fade Me
- Life's Not a Race
- Strong All Along
- Sever
- Eons
- Evolution
- Leaving Babylon
- Mindspin
- Livin' & Rockin'
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Music Review: This ties Music for the best 311 album
Rating: 5 Stars
The album Soundsystem may take awhile to get into, as 311's music isn't oriented towards the radio, and therefore, not as formulated...
But who cares?
This is some of the best music available. It might take two or three listens to get the whole feel of it, but in truth, this is one of 311's best albums.
1) Freeze Time
I think the palm-muted guitar intro is a bit mediocre, it sounds kind of flat. However, the song has very catchy lyrics and the drum fills in the chorus are pretty cool, too. It's not the best opener 311's ever had, but it's definitely a solid song and that's all you need for an album.
2) Come Original
The biggest hit off the album. You know, I always liked the song before I bought the album, but I have to tell you, this song sounds way better on the headphones. It somehow enhances the listening experience. As for the song itself, its message is conveying the artists out there to be creative in what music they're making. The music's a little out there, and I could see how this song could get annoying, but it's one of 311's musical gems.
3) Large in the Margin
This song seems kind of average at the first listen, but I keep coming back to it. The chorus seems very melancholy, and it is, but what I like most are SA's verses. He starts with "We'll f**k you up," which goes right with the beat, and then it just flows from there - "when you least expect it." A great song that will take a few listens to fully appreciate.
4) Flowing
Another single released from the album, Flowing's one of my favorite 311 songs of all time. It begins with a 20 second spacey intro which is really cool. The catchy chorus follows it up, and then right into a heavy verse. I like the second chorus the most, especially when he's doin' the "to stop my mind flowing away - away" part, because it gets quiet for a sec with all the instruments in rhythm, and then it just rocks out again. I love this song.
5) Can't Fade Me
A song reminiscent of the self-titled effort from 1995, Nick and SA trade off raps throughout the song. A bit of a change-up from the rest of the album, but it's welcome. Very heavy bass near the end of the song (it isn't that long, anyway). Not nearly the best you'll find on here, though.
6) Life's Not a Race
Quite a chill song. Nick's distorted vocals lead straight into SA's awesome chorus, and it's all good from there, with a few of Tim's guitar solos which sound remarkably like Santana. Near the end of the piece, it kinda breaks away from the melody and turns into a bit of a jam session sort of thing. Some people think it drags on, but it goes on for just the right amount of time, I think.
7) Strong All Along
Now, 311 released Large in the Margin as their third single, which didn't impact charts, but what they should've done was have Capricorn release this. Nick and SA both have excellent raps, and some feel good lyrics. The chorus is cool, too. Some people think this one's a bit corny, but I tend to disagree. If you're goin' straight through the album for the first time, SA's lyrics might sound good here. Just you wait.
8) Sever
Okay, wait's over. This is my favorite 311 song in existence. Beginning with a small little drum solo, then breaking out into four different vocal parts. Some of my favorite lyrics by SA are in this song - "My vibe is holy, my eyes are closed - either I'm asleep or what I'm thinking is deep. Eventually I sigh and just kick the sheets and try to piece together why I'm here." They might sound bad together saying them out loud, but you have to hear this song to know how well it flows. To top it all off, Tim throws in a stunning guitar solo at the end.
9) Eons
This song's a bit dark. However, it's still really good, especially on rainy days. The lyrics kind of seem like deep thoughts from someone who keeps their feelings in, but I don't think that's what the song's about. When it breaks into the chorus, it seems kind of depressing. But 311 are about positivity, so there's a bunch of songs that make up for it. Even if it is depressing, that chorus is one of the best on the album.
10) Evolution
A 10-second drum solo begins the song, and it breaks into some raps about a computer from SA. The lyrics in this song are very mediocre, but the chorus is pretty catchy. Nevertheless, it's my second least favorite song on the album. I still listen to it, but just not as much when I'm skippin' 'round on the disc.
11) Leaving Babylon.
Bad Brains originally did this song. And no, I don't like it.
12) Mindspin
Another song for rainy days. It's hard about 1:40 of the way through, but it slows down there and it just seems so spacey. It's a really good song, and it sounds best on headphones, like Come Original. Not much else to say about it, really. But it's good.
13) Livin' & Rockin'
Why the album has a Parental Advisory sticker is determined by this song. It swears quite a lot. Anyhow, it's still a great song. One of 311's hard-rockingest. Did anyone notice that near the end of the song, they play one of the riffs in Down? Don't know if it's the exact same, but, you know, it sounds like it.
Buy this album, because it's worth it. Makes sense, right?
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