311 - Uplifter
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Artist: 311Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-06-02
Music Label: Volcano
Soundtracks:
- Hey You
- It's Alright
- Mix It Up
- Golden Sunlight
- India Ink
- Daisy Cutter
- Too Much Too Fast
- Never Ending Summer
- Two Drops In The Ocean
- Something Out Of Nothing
- Jackpot
- My Heart Sings
Music reviews of Uplifter
Music Review: Uplifter uplifts your world
Rating: 5 Stars
i still remember the exact moment i first heard "down" on the radio. i was at a swimming competition at a local pool waiting to be called to the race. i was 10 years old. 15 year later "down" still reigns as my favorite, along with "all mixed up," "sweet," "purpose" and countless others. while 311 has had some gems on each album (even Don't Tread On Me had "getting through to her," a beautifully written piece, carried by sa's harmonies) the only album that remained fairly consistent in song quality was Soundsystem. granted Soundsystem didn't create the biggest stir in the musical world, or produce singles that are extremely well known (like the blue album's masterpieces), but it sounded well arranged, and you could pop it in your car cd player without needing to skip songs. well, fortunately, another album has come along that surpasses Soundsystem's accessibility AND makes you feel good just by listening to it. Uplifter takes all the elements of 311: rock, reggae, beach themes, rap, pop, indie, and guitar solos and arranges them with lyrics containing positive, uplifting messages of being happy and making the best out of every circumstance. you would think that would be a recipe for success for any band. but, admittedly, there are flaws with this formula. for one, 311's singing isn't the best on this album. nick hexum's melodies on Uplifter are awesomely constructed, every song is well thought-out. but, his, as well as sa's vocal ranges are maybe not as innovative as their older singles like "amber" or "beautiful disaster." the singing is great, but not stellar. the guitar work, though, is quite stellar. mahoney lets you know he is every bit as creative and prone to random solos as ever, and it's refreshing. the base lines are also beautiful. "it's alright" shows off p-nut in a way you haven't heard in years-here he rivals flea from rhcp. and the drumming actually carries several songs. the way sexton drums is very blue album-ish is the best way i can describe it. it's reminscent of mid-late 90's alt-rock beats. so, would i recommend this album to everyone? of course! but, would everyone like it? probably not. what keeps this album from being the next big thing ala kings of leon, lady gaga or whatever, are 3 things: song structure, singing quality, and lyrics. the songs are structured with your typical intro, chorus, bridge, chorus, outro. however, the bridge is extended into a solo on several songs, which, while great to hear at live concerts, may cause casual listeners to loose interest in songs. secondly, the aforementioned singing quality. hexum carries each song well, but, i guess you could say his vocal range isn't quite as spine-tingling amazing as say brandon boyd is on "are you in?" (which, i might add, as a singular song probably characterizes the "sound" of Uplifter as a whole). lastly, the lyrics are meant to be celebratory. as such, they are filled with lines like "clap your hands to the beat," and "311, come down and mash-up the place" in a very cool reggae accent. some lyrics are more profound than others such as those on the songs "too much too fast" (which, i think just about anyone would get a kick out just by sheer innovation), "two-drops in the ocean," or "my heart sings." but, overall the lyrics are essentially the quality of 311's other albums in that they aren't that great and they aren't that bad. somewhere in the middle. yet, i would contradict myself if i didn't note that the lyrics are "uplifting," in the sense that they encourage you to be happy, have fun with your friends ("never ending summer"), and be successful in your endeavors. so, that's cool. as it stands compared to other 311 albums, Uplifter is by far the best in terms of consistency. every song is easy to get into, makes you feel like you're having fun at a concert, and, most importantly, allows you to put the cd on repeat without having to skip songs (as i found myself doing on other 311 albums-even on the blue album!). as a matter of fact, i even recommend listening to this cd as you go to work everyday just to pump yourself up. i was kinda harsh in my criticism of the album in the beginning, but that's because i see so much potential in 311, and wish they would fix their short-comings to break the musical ceiling and become a mainstream powerhouse once again. with bob rock as producer on this album they're so close! but, given 311 sells out concerts around the country, perhaps pleasing fans that have been with them all these years is what they care most about for now. i'm quite "down" with that, and after enjoying this album you'll have hope more great stuff from 311 yet to come.
Description of Uplifter
2009 album from the Al-Rockers Uplifter is 311's ninth album, produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, The Cult) at the band's LA area residence/studio The Hive. Uplifter will satisfy longtime followers while serving to grow their tribe, exposing a new generation to 311's music and their hopeful message of vitality and unity.Alternative Rock CDs
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