Battles - Mirrored
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Artist: BattlesEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2007-05-22
Music Label: Warp Records
Soundtracks:
- Race: In
- Atlas
- Ddiamondd
- Tonto
- Leyendecker
- Rainbow
- Bad Trails
- Prismism
- Snare Hanger
- TIJ
- RACE: OUT
Music reviews of Mirrored
Music Review: The "Language" of Battles Music
Rating: 4 Stars
"This album isn't for everyone"...man, I hate when people say that but in this case I am going to say it as this album actually does fall pretty well in to that category. It is wierd at times, a bit quirky, a bit random, a bit meandering which in my opinion is its allure, yet to some it would be a turn off. This album is for people who listen to a lot of music and enjoy to hear something different. It is not for casual music listeners. It doesn't really fall in to a genre, I would not call it prog rock, I find most music labeled prog rock to be a bit naueseating to listen for any length of time. This album...does not fit in to any category which is it's true appeal it is usic for people who really "listen" to music...when it rocks, it isn't too hard and it doesn't unsult your intelligence. When there are melodies, they aren't very obvious or too adult contemporary. When it is funky dancy, it doesn't groove too much and become poppy...when it's wierd, it knows when to stop and change gears, it is a very good cd. One of the more intersting aspects of the cd is the "language" it presents or lack of any truly dechiperable "language", it is music, it is not music to promote a single, a band's look, or any apparent message...it is pure music. The album starts with some quirky beats that may actually appeal to most people until the voices chime in which are a cross between chipmunks and dwarfs, the idea here is to close your eyes, leave reality behind and enjoy the ride that Battles takes us on from this point on. On the second track of our journey we meet the voices again, however this time they are slightly less chipmunkish as if the dwarves have completely taken over..it could be called "seven nation army dwarf chant". If you stop listening to this album after these 2 tracks you have missed out on the true magic and escapism of this music, track 3 is the beginning of flashes of brilliance and compositional genius reminiscient of Zappa, and I don't use that reference lightly. This track (3) ends in a whirlwind of sound that is difficult to listen to at low volumes, I turn it up everytime with a smile and a sense I am truly experiencing something real. Track 4 - keep the volume high! This track is the highlight for me, it has everything, a great composition, the "languauge" also changes from dwarfs and chipmunks to some newly formed language reminiscient of something from "No Anchovies Please" by the J Geils Band when they reference a "strange foreign speaking nation" if you have heard that track off of "Love Stinks". The next track gets play on College radio and is good, short, melodic and probably the most accessible "easy listening: piece...a nice tune with more vocal gymnastics that closely resemble actual singing. Rainbow is the next track and if you are speaking the language of Battles at this point in the listening journey, then you are prepared to take the rest of the ride, Trails is basically an extension of Rainbow, and is definitely best listened to at high volumes in a darkened room, eyes closed. Without making this review too long, I will end it here and leave the rest of the tunes up to you to listen and to enjoy. This album is for music people and I highly reccommend it..race out...
Description of Mirrored
BATTLES is John Stanier (TOMAHAWK, THE MARK OF CAIN), Ian Williams (Don Caballero) and Dave Konopka (LYNX, TYONDAI BRAXTON). 2006 saw the release of 'EP C/ B EP', a uniquely packaged collection of two previous EP's. The sheer musical breadth of their first three EP's, and the lasting impact of their live shows have left fans in eager anticipation of their full length debut 'Mirrored' does not disappoint. The first single "Atlas" is a verifiable anthem, unrelenting and gigantic, but never surrendering the skewed aesthetic of the band's past. This rhythmic rocker features some freaky vocals, a stomping drum beat & a captivating juggernaut of a groove & has a killer video featuring Battles performing in a giant mirrored cube, spinning through outer space, showcasing their inimitable style. Comes with a Free PosterAlternative Rock CDs
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