Nightmare of You - Infomaniac

[Gregory Robson]

Nightmare of You- Infomaniac
Record Label: The Bevonshire Label
Release Date: August 4, 2009

Few music critics, and/or consumers, were expecting the self-titled debut from Nightmare of You (NOY), the braintrust of ex-Movielife guitarist Brandon Reilly, to be as engaging as it was. And yet in the fall of 2005, Reilly and his three friends: now-departed drummer Sammy Seigler, guitarist Joe McCaffrey and now-departed bassist Ryan Heil, churned out a near-flawless work of 11, literate, Smiths-inspired offerings. Equal parts creative and caustic, the self-titled was an auspicious effort that marked the start of something very special. Or so we thought. The Long Island quartet followed their shimmering debut with the brief, but sonically different Bang EP, a disc that geared more towards experimentation and improvisation. From the danceable title track to the off-kilter "Herbal Jazz Cigarette," NOY seemed to push the creative boundaries a bit further than most were expecting. So it comes with baited breath, that the group has released their second and long-awaited full-length Infomaniac, without two of its founding members.

The album begins rather half-heartedly with the acoustic simplicity of "Good Morning, Waster," which begins with just Brandon Reilly and a guitar. Halfway through, the song gives way to the full band but ends before it can even make a substantial dent. The all-too-brief finish yields to the chamber-pop of the piano-fueled "Eustacia Vye," in which Reilly, in his own very special way, spins a yarn about a female and their falling-out, imploring her to stop drinking, "Out of fear of sounding dumb, I think you have a drinking problem, out of fear of sounding dumb again, why do you date so many women?," he asks. The song serves as a marked departure from the Brit-pop stylings of the debut and the 80s-infused leanings of the Bang EP. While the progression towards chamber pop is noble and even mildly aurally pleasing, "Eustacia Vye" doesn't exactly sound like Nightmare of You's forte.

Third track, "I Think I'm Getting Older," is a self-indulgent and whiny mess that is thankfully backed up by the engaging, "Someday, But Not Today." Halfway through though, the guitars on "Someday, Not Today," fall brittle and the entire effort gets lost in the fog. The vernal and rousing "Hey Sweetheart" marks a return to form and has all the trappings of what made NOY such a favorite a few years back: Reilly's stuttering of "don't take it so ha-ah-ha-ah-hard," a candy-coated chorus, and some rather playful guitar tones. And then almost predictably, the album sags again as the barely-felt horns on the funky "Experimental Bed," do little to buttress this awkward and pragmatic ditty. The gritty protest anthem "Amsterdam," in which he sings of "moving myself to Amsterdam in detest of a futile war," gets things moving in the right direction, even if Reilly's voice appears to buckle under the weight of the sonic pressure, and almost sounds as if he's being drowned out.

The laundry list of problems are only compounded by the throwaway "Gavi," and the lack of grit or zest in the album's second half, which is comprised of mostly wailing ballads. Of the last five, only the country shuffle "A Pair of Blue Eyes," and the saturnine penultimate track "Please Don't Answer Me " are truly worth recommending. Even the candid "Tell Me When It's Over," starts off promising but collapses upon itself. The album closes with the snarly instrumental "Goodnight, Devil," which is an inventive way to close out a rather lackluster disc.

It is at this point that one raises the question: What the heck has happened to Nightmare of You? The same band that put together 11 consecutive can't miss songs on the 2005 self-titled have now thrown together a disheveled mess that wreaks of poor planning, studio foibles and poor execution. Are the absence of Siegler and Hall really that much of a boon to this band's evolution? Has the time off hurt their momentum? Or is this just an inevitable misstep that was bound to happen. Whatever the reasons might be, everything on Infomaniac feels muted and tame. The drums barely come alive, the guitars are far too airy and light, and even Reilly's vocals appear wayward and overly self-indulgent. Gone are the punch and zest of rousing mid-tempo rockers "I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard," "The Studded Cinctures," and "The Days Go By Oh So Slow" and the effortless swagger the band radiated on the self-titled. In its place are overwrought pop tunes that feature disinterested crooning, sedate guitars and a bevy of lackluster performances. And so it is, even a band as charming and talented as Nightmare of You is not immune to the ill-fated sophomore slump.

Morrissey, Jarvis Cocker, The Cure, butchered chamber-pop

1. Good Morning, Waster
2. Eustacia Vye
3. I Think I'm Getting Older
4. Someday, But Not Today*
5. Hey Sweetheart*
6. Experimental Bed
7. Amsterdam
8. Gavi
9. Tell Me When It's Over
10. A Pair of Blue Eyes*
11. Please Don't Answer Me*
12. Goodnight, Devil
*=Recommended Tracks

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[Mattylikesfilms]

Brandon was the movielife's guitarist not bassist. The bassist was a sweet d00d named phil who WAS in NOY for a short time in the early days.

[Gregory Robson]

Brandon was the movielife's guitarist not bassist. The bassist was a sweet d00d named phil who WAS in NOY for a short time in the early days.
Thank you! Fixed!

[Phil507]

Good review. I think M.O.R. is the perfect way to sum up this album. It's not BAD, it's just not MEMORABLE.

[Mattylikesfilms]

I like this album a lot, its def. Too airy and easy going but that's only cause we are used to their s/t sound. If this album was released as their debut, I'd garner diff. Views imo. I do prefer their debut and think its super sad that warner (was that the major label that fucked them over?) was one of the main reasons this once promising band took 4 years to release a follow up... now all their steam is out and this album won't revive it I fear...



I do like the album lots! "I think I'm getting older" is one of my favorites!

[Mattylikesfilms]

Thank you! Fixed!

No worries buddy. What was your favorite song off this album?

[zubinmoosa]

I was kind of disappointed with this record... definitely not as good as their debut

[perceptrons]

I hope I like this better than Mr. Robson here, as I absolutely adore their debut.

[Gregory Robson]

No worries buddy. What was your favorite song off this album?
Either "Someday, but Not Today," or "Please, Don't Answer Me."

[Mediocrity]

An excellent review; sums up my opinions about the album almost exactly

[ihaveblink]

I pre-ordered this from amazon. It doesn't even have a picture of the album and it's not listed on itunes. Rather lame.

[Mattylikesfilms]

Either "Someday, but Not Today," or "Please, Don't Answer Me."

Please don't answer me is a great tune! Its sad that it took so long for this record to come out.. I hope they can come out ok

[Mattylikesfilms]

I pre-ordered this from amazon. It doesn't even have a picture of the album and it's not listed on itunes. Rather lame.

I'm only on a sidekick so I can't show you the art but i can assure you its sweet as hell! I like it better than the debut art!


Also itunes suck.. They're always late on shit

[Mattylikesfilms]

Oh one last correction... the self titled had 11 tracks not 10.

Sorry I'm being a correction whore.

[KidLightning]

Decent review, and I agree with your ultimate conclusion that this is overall a lackluster record, but can you fix one thing for me please?

The phrase "begs the question" does NOT mean "raises the question," it is a logical fallacy wherein a statement is assumed to be true without providing any evidence to back it up, or the "proof" simply being a restatement of the initial premise, e.g. "This band is bad because they suck."

I see this everywhere and it annoys the crap out of me :-p

Also the track with the "dumb" motorbike line was one of the demos they recorded back in the day and I've been waiting to hear a proper version of it for like 5 years now, haha.

[Gregory Robson]

Oh one last correction... the self titled had 11 tracks not 10.

Sorry I'm being a correction whore.
I appreciate it. Fixed!

[nerdvglc]

i think that i'm still excited over this release, so i guess i hope i don't hate it.

[Gregory Robson]

Decent review, and I agree with your ultimate conclusion that this is overall a lackluster record, but can you fix one thing for me please?

The phrase "begs the question" does NOT mean "raises the question," it is a logical fallacy wherein a statement is assumed to be true without providing any evidence to back it up, or the "proof" simply being a restatement of the initial premise, e.g. "This band is bad because they suck."

I see this everywhere and it annoys the crap out of me :-p

Also the track with the "dumb" motorbike line was one of the demos they recorded back in the day and I've been waiting to hear a proper version of it for like 5 years now, haha.
Fixed.

[gonfreaks]

Good review. I was so incredibly disappointed with this album.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I enjoy this album, but thankfully I've never had to look at it with a critical eye.

[John JD Dorian]

i hope i like this more than you did.

[Steve Henderson]

Nice review - I agree with the overall sentiment. The lyrics here are generally innovative, but the record is pretty boring overall. I spun it about twice, and then put it away.

A lot of people bitch when bands don't change their sound, but I would be ecstatic of these guys put out a "sequel" to their debut.

[mochalightfrapp]

wow...this writer needs to get his facts straight before posting a review. there are mistakes and his opinion on this album is WAYYYYY off. this is easily one of my fav albums of the year by far.

[zachff]

I really did like their self-titled, thought it was a nice departure from the typical "scene," but from this review I'm not sure if I'll check out this new one

[liquideasy]

uh oh...

[Gregory Robson]

wow...this writer needs to get his facts straight before posting a review. there are mistakes and his opinion on this album is WAYYYYY off. this is easily one of my fav albums of the year by far.
Please enlighten me if you find any other mistakes. I've fixed most of what was wrong.
And opinions can't ever be off. That's why they're called opinions. To each their own.
And judging from most of the other posters, you're in the majority for liking it.

[saysmydoctor]

I love this record, have to disagree.

"Hey Sweetheart" is such an amazing song.

[Gregory Robson]

I love this record, have to disagree.

"Hey Sweetheart" is such an amazing song.
Um. I mentioned that "Hey Sweetheart" was one of the better ones on the disc. Thanks for skimming!

[saysmydoctor]

Um. I mentioned that "Hey Sweetheart" was one of the better ones on the disc. Thanks for skimming!
I read the whole thing, haha. Don't compare me to Mr. Prickle McPrickstein up a few posts.

Just wanted to point how much I love the song. I really love this album, almost as much the debut.

[brenByah]

I loved their first record, but this one was pretty bad. Spot on review.

[valencourt]

"experimental bed" is actually one of my favorites, despite the fact that it doesn't pop out at you.

[valencourt]

I really did like their self-titled, thought it was a nice departure from the typical "scene," but from this review I'm not sure if I'll check out this new one
you shouldn't keep yourself from checking something out, just because someone else didn't like it. It's worth a shot, maybe you'll find something you'll like. Maybe you'll be like, "wtf was this guy talking about". haha.
Good honest review though. I can see where the album falls flat in some places, but I admire the bands attempts. They still put out a solid record for me.

[zachff]

you shouldn't keep yourself from checking something out, just because someone else didn't like it. It's worth a shot, maybe you'll find something you'll like. Maybe you'll be like, "wtf was this guy talking about". haha.
Good honest review though. I can see where the album falls flat in some places, but I admire the bands attempts. They still put out a solid record for me.
You're definitely right. I constantly feel like I'm thinking "oh man what about that ___________ album" and I'm always playing catchup. I'll give it a spin sooner or later, just saying it's not as high up on the list after this review.

[boxingwithstars]

i think the real problem with this album is not that it's bad, just that it is so mundane compared to their debut. i knew (or at least i thought) they were capable of more, and that's why i was so put off by it. some stand out tracks mixed into an overall bland album.

[Gregory Robson]

I read the whole thing, haha. Don't compare me to Mr. Prickle McPrickstein up a few posts.

Just wanted to point how much I love the song. I really love this album, almost as much the debut.
Fair enough, and sorry I momentarily snapped. As for the album. I really want to like it. I truly like this band, and I loved the debut. All four of them are great people. But I have literally given this album ten spins and I just can't get myself to like all of it. I like some songs, and I just downright hate others. I've given it my best efforts. I really have.

[Gregory Robson]

i think the real problem with this album is not that it's bad, just that it is so mundane compared to their debut. i knew (or at least i thought) they were capable of more, and that's why i was so put off by it. some stand out tracks mixed into an overall bland album.
YES! 100 percent with you! YES! YES! YES!

[valencourt]

it actually feels like 'infomaniac' should have been their first release, and the s/t would have been a successful follow-up.

[Chris Fallon]

I seem to like this album less and less every time I put it on. Sad, too, because their debut is one of my all-time favorites. 'Tis a shame, but sophomore slump has to happen to someone.

[denissuxx]

Nightmare Of You are one of my favorite five bands. I love this record. While it may not be as good as the debut, it's an awesome record. The disagree with the 'sophomore slump' tag, because the band has changed stylistically. They didn't try to recreate the self titled, they tried to intergrate various styles into their sound, with the result being a more natural, jazzy sound. Credit to them for that.

Even the candid "Tell Me When It's Over," starts off promising but collapses upon itself when Reilly utters the ridiculously dumb line, "And it feels like I’ve been hit by a motorbike." The album closes with the snarly instrumental "Goodnight, Devil," which is an inventive way to close out a rather lackluster disc.

I greatly disagree with this. The aforementioned song is one of the better tracks on the record - and Nightmare Of You have always been known for unusual, exaggeratory lyrics. Inventive? Lackluster? Come on.

[Yellowcard2006]

I'm still gonna check this out. I need to go back and listen to the debut again, I couldn't get into the first time.

[keeplioving]

I agree with a lot of this review. it was unfortunately a disappointment

[grimis16]

totally agree with this review. The few songs that i enjoy, i only enjoy parts and not the whole. About as disappointed in this album than i have ever been with any other. It was probably my most anticipated of the year, and yeah, not a fan. Whats worse though is i saw them live in SF about a month ago and their live show sounds more like this albums sound...their older songs are all slowed down and a bit boring.

Though i really do like, "someday, but not today". I think because it reminds me of their first cd

[gmurdak]

nice review man. i agree w/ it all. i think you did a rather swell job. good band, just could have been a better album.........

[surfslde6]

The line "and i feel like i've been hit by a motorbike" is in "Please Don't Answer Me", not "Tell Me When It's Over". Which is one of the handful of songs I genuinely enjoy on this CD.

Liked the review though. I expected better from my favorite band after the extended wait between LP's...

[Travis Parno]

greg, you know i love you buddy, but you also know i love this album. it's wonderful, lighthearted, and possesses all the wit we've come to love from the band. the only track that i really didn't care for was "Goodnight, Devil, which was a jarring change from the rest of the vibes.

next time you're in boston, i will force you to sit and listen to all the reasons why this album totally rawks. you know you can't wait.

[WhoSaidThat?]

I read the whole thing, haha. Don't compare me to Mr. Prickle McPrickstein up a few posts.

Just wanted to point how much I love the song. I really love this album, almost as much the debut.
He's Jewish? :-|

/lame joke

[Gregory Robson]

greg, you know i love you buddy, but you also know i love this album. it's wonderful, lighthearted, and possesses all the wit we've come to love from the band. the only track that i really didn't care for was "Goodnight, Devil, which was a jarring change from the rest of the vibes.

next time you're in boston, i will force you to sit and listen to all the reasons why this album totally rawks. you know you can't wait.
Can't wait. Should be back in Beantown in three-four weeks. It's on! Bring it!

[Young Machetes]

Please don't answer me is a great tune! Its sad that it took so long for this record to come out.. I hope they can come out ok
Their debut was so strong, I really doubt they'll be able to garner the fame that they almost achieved. It's a shame, because this album is a grower, not really an album to click at first. It's not as bad as the review shows.

[InaGreendase]

This album's not bad but it's not the most engrossing, either. I wrote the review for the "other" AP.

[denissuxx]

This album's not bad but it's not the most engrossing, either. I wrote the review for the "other" AP.
Other AP? Link?

[brenByah]

I really wish I could say this album isn't as bad as the review would suggest, but unfortunately I agree with it. I really wanted to like this record.

[JeffTrent]

wow, such a brutal review. i'm sure it's not that bad, these are very talented individuals and their other music is great. but what can i say? i haven't heard it yet. however, imo 'i think i'm getting older' is a highly addictive song

[brokenstokelguy]

album is great, your review is shit. you write for a downhill website made for children. even if you become a real journalist you wont know your ass from your elbow and will probably keep giving the same shitty bands that keep this website afloat 5 stars while bashing any potential talent because you are too stupid to get it.

[Gregory Robson]

album is great, your review is shit. you write for a downhill website made for children. even if you become a real journalist you wont know your ass from your elbow and will probably keep giving the same shitty bands that keep this website afloat 5 stars while bashing any potential talent because you are too stupid to get it.
You sound like a winner!

[emerson1892]

I was never a fan of this bad, just something about them I never caught on to. I tried listening to the first full length when it came out and I couldn't get in to it. I never tried with the e.p. and I'm sure I'll stay far away from this one. Good review though.

[kylecrowe]

I'm picking this record up after work, hope it doesn't dissapoint as everyone is saying.

[perceptrons]

I was a little worried after reading this, but after listening to it, I love it. As much as the debut? No, but still a lot.

[InaGreendase]

Other AP? Link?
Alternative Press...issue just came out so I've no link for you, unfortunately.

[denissuxx]

album is great, your review is shit. you write for a downhill website made for children. even if you become a real journalist you wont know your ass from your elbow and will probably keep giving the same shitty bands that keep this website afloat 5 stars while bashing any potential talent because you are too stupid to get it.
lololol

Alternative Press...issue just came out so I've no link for you, unfortunately.

You work for Alt Press? Coooool.

[Steve Henderson]

This album's not bad but it's not the most engrossing, either. I wrote the review for the "other" AP.
You are too good for that magazine.

[Mattylikesfilms]

Their debut was so strong, I really doubt they'll be able to garner the fame that they almost achieved. It's a shame, because this album is a grower, not really an album to click at first. It's not as bad as the review shows.

100% agreed. I like the album lots but nothing on infomaniac beats "the days go by oh so slow" or "dear scene, I wish I were deaf".

[Gregory Robson]

100% agreed. I like the album lots but nothing on infomaniac beats "the days go by oh so slow" or "dear scene, I wish I were deaf".
Or "My Name is Trouble," or "Thumbelina," or "I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard," or "In The Bathroom Is Where I Want You."

If the new album had any songs even close to those six, maybe I'd have written something far more favorable. This band is talented, they just have to show it!

[brenByah]

album is great, your review is shit. you write for a downhill website made for children. even if you become a real journalist you wont know your ass from your elbow and will probably keep giving the same shitty bands that keep this website afloat 5 stars while bashing any potential talent because you are too stupid to get it.
You're a moron.

this album's awful

[Mattylikesfilms]

Or "My Name is Trouble," or "Thumbelina," or "I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard," or "In The Bathroom Is Where I Want You."

If the new album had any songs even close to those six, maybe I'd have written something far more favorable. This band is talented, they just have to show it!


yeah i agree. i think they wanted to try something new and it turned out only alright. i expect more from these guys! i think if they get to make a 3rd record itll be their best possibly! i still like infomaniac quite a bit but like iv said.. their debut is just too damn charming hah

[handsomedreams]

Damn dude... brutal review.

Should their next album be auto-tuned and edited to the point where you can't recognize it was performed by humans? Should the subject matter be dumbed down for you? Why bother even writing about Nightmare Of You on this website that caters to mall kids who idolize All Time Low and the countless other bands who all sound and look the same? Who is Greg Robson and why is he spending his time scaring people away from giving this a fair listen? Does the weight of his opinion come close to breaking wet toilet paper? I think not. This is not a first listen album obviously. It's like a fine wine that matures with age and is appreciated by a developed palette. If you don't like it that's fine. That's what makes a horse race. No need to bash it though before it was even released. Hating on things you don't understand is cheap.

[emkvetwin]

Damn dude... brutal review.

Should their next album be auto-tuned and edited to the point where you can't recognize it was performed by humans? Should the subject matter be dumbed down for you? Why bother even writing about Nightmare Of You on this website that caters to mall kids who idolize All Time Low and the countless other bands who all sound and look the same? Who is Greg Robson and why is he spending his time scaring people away from giving this a fair listen? Does the weight of his opinion come close to breaking wet toilet paper? I think not. This is not a first listen album obviously. It's like a fine wine that matures with age and is appreciated by a developed palette. If you don't like it that's fine. That's what makes a horse race. No need to bash it though before it was even released. Hating on things you don't understand is cheap.
Seriously? As reviewers on this website have said time and time again, they get advance copies and listen to them many times. Greg Robson is a reviewer who listened to this album ten times and found it to be unsatisfying and mediocre.

And the reviews section doesn't "cater" to anyone. The news section posts a lot of news related to ATL because, like it or not, that's what most readers are interested in. But pay attention; auto-tune and "bands that all sound and look the same" are bashed and praised, just like this album. All Time Low's latest album got a 75%, seven whole points higher than this. A staff reviewer gave "Put Up Or Shut Up" a 20% a couple years ago. Anyone can find bias when they have their own bias against it; try to look at the overall picture, and you'll realize this is a fair review.

[brenByah]

Damn dude... brutal review.

Should their next album be auto-tuned and edited to the point where you can't recognize it was performed by humans? Should the subject matter be dumbed down for you? Why bother even writing about Nightmare Of You on this website that caters to mall kids who idolize All Time Low and the countless other bands who all sound and look the same? Who is Greg Robson and why is he spending his time scaring people away from giving this a fair listen? Does the weight of his opinion come close to breaking wet toilet paper? I think not. This is not a first listen album obviously. It's like a fine wine that matures with age and is appreciated by a developed palette. If you don't like it that's fine. That's what makes a horse race. No need to bash it though before it was even released. Hating on things you don't understand is cheap.
Why do you take differing opinions so much to heart? You might also want to pay attention to the thread. Greg listened to the album 10 times, not just once. I think it's also funny that you question the site's credibility concerning Nightmare of You. Did you know that this site gave the first Nightmare of You disc a 95% rating? That's pretty high, in fact it's actually higher than ANY ATL album has ever gotten on this site (an ATL album's never broken 90%). Greg's not "hating" he's giving an honest opinion about a record.

[RuslanFedotenko]

i gave this band a try but i was bored after a few minutes

[Jeremy Aaron]

Since I didn't download the leak, I might have been the last person to hear this. I was hoping all the hate was wrong, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I think so highly of the self-titled that this might be as disappointed as I've ever been with an album. It's more boring than dead silence. After first pass, I only found one song remotely worthwhile, that being "Someday, but Not Today." Accurate review.

[Gregory Robson]

Since I didn't download the leak, I might have been the last person to hear this. I was hoping all the hate was wrong, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I think so highly of the self-titled that this might be as disappointed as I've ever been with an album. It's more boring than dead silence. After first pass, I only found one song remotely worthwhile, that being "Someday, but Not Today." Accurate review.
Thanks mate. I completely echo your sentiments. Easily the most disappointed I have been with a disc in a long, long, long time.

[Gregory Robson]

Why do you take differing opinions so much to heart? You might also want to pay attention to the thread. Greg listened to the album 10 times, not just once. I think it's also funny that you question the site's credibility concerning Nightmare of You. Did you know that this site gave the first Nightmare of You disc a 95% rating? That's pretty high, in fact it's actually higher than ANY ATL album has ever gotten on this site (an ATL album's never broken 90%). Greg's not "hating" he's giving an honest opinion about a record.
Thanks for the support mate. Much appreciated. I owe you a beer.

[nizzlefoshizzle]

I don't know if anyone already mentioned this, but "hey sweetheart" was also an old demo that somehow made it to this album. Maybe you like it because it was actually written back when they did the first album...

[Gregory Robson]

Seriously? As reviewers on this website have said time and time again, they get advance copies and listen to them many times. Greg Robson is a reviewer who listened to this album ten times and found it to be unsatisfying and mediocre.

And the reviews section doesn't "cater" to anyone. The news section posts a lot of news related to ATL because, like it or not, that's what most readers are interested in. But pay attention; auto-tune and "bands that all sound and look the same" are bashed and praised, just like this album. All Time Low's latest album got a 75%, seven whole points higher than this. A staff reviewer gave "Put Up Or Shut Up" a 20% a couple years ago. Anyone can find bias when they have their own bias against it; try to look at the overall picture, and you'll realize this is a fair review.
Thanks for the support to you as well. I do appreciate it. Owe you a drink as well!

[brenByah]

Thanks for the support mate. Much appreciated. I owe you a beer.
No problem. We're just on the same page here. I loved their debut and was really excited for this release, but I found it to be a really boring listen. Nothing grabbed me like it did on their first record. I really want to like this, but I don't.

[christopher™]

album is great, your review is shit. you write for a downhill website made for children. even if you become a real journalist you wont know your ass from your elbow and will probably keep giving the same shitty bands that keep this website afloat 5 stars while bashing any potential talent because you are too stupid to get it.
awesome hahaha

[pianorocklove]

I found this album to be incredibly disappointing. I love the older stuff (especially the Bang ep), but after one listen to Infomaniac I have no desire to listen to it again.

[infomaniac]

When I first heard this album I was really disappointed but after giving it a few listens I'm in love with it.

The last 30 seconds of Experimental Bed are stunning but my favourite track has to be Amsterdam. I like Hey, Sweetheart also but I've heard it so many times over the past few years that I'm getting bored of it now that it has been officially released.

Good album with a nice variety of tracks and some amazing lyrics.

[ohitsmark]

"Please Don't Answer Me" was also a previous demo along with "Hey Sweetheart", which used to be called "I'd Dodge A Bullet For You".

Those were written when they first got together and were a three piece. Brandon on guitar/vocals, Joe on guitar, and Phil (from The Movielife) on bass. It was a part of a demo EP.

[iam1bearcat]

I actually love this record, with the exxception of "gavi" which comes off to me as a little creepy. It's not nearly as catchy as their self-titled debut, it is slower and more "indie" sounding than what they have already released, but I really like it. After a few listens I was really into it. But right away some tracks stuck out ("Someday But Not Today", "Amsterdam" and "Please Don't Answer Me") stuck out to me as soon to be fan favorites.

[VickieWire]

I largely agree with this review, but just so you know, the "It feels like I've been hit by a motorbike" lyric is not in Tell Me When It's Over, it's in Please Don't Answer Me, which is a pretty fundamental mistake to make when you're recommending one and trashing the other based on lyrical quality. It's hard to take an otherwise well written review seriously if it's full of glaring factual errors.

[Gregory Robson]

I largely agree with this review, but just so you know, the "It feels like I've been hit by a motorbike" lyric is not in Tell Me When It's Over, it's in Please Don't Answer Me, which is a pretty fundamental mistake to make when you're recommending one and trashing the other based on lyrical quality. It's hard to take an otherwise well written review seriously if it's full of glaring factual errors.
If you can find any other "glaring factual errors," bring them to my attention, otherwise, stop being a hater. And I realize the mistake about the motorbike lyric, it was brought to my attention, earlier in the thread. Thanks though.

[mydreamrewrite]

Sophomore THUMP. Two months after release, there is exactly one review on amazon.com.

[Gregory Robson]

Sophomore THUMP. Two months after release, there is exactly one review on amazon.com.
Oh, snap! Nice find, and I love that line "sophomore thump." Solid, dude. That was witty.