Poison the Well - II/III

[Klatzke]

Poison the Well - II/III
Release Date: January 20, 2009
Record Label: Ferret Records

II/III has arrived! These two Versions b-sides (thank you, whoever from the I/III review) are the first of the four tracks that I actually believe deserve to be just that.

The first of these that actually doesn't live up to the genius of that album, however, is "Shuffle." It's not a bad track by any means, but it drags its feet (you could say it "shuffles") and just doesn't get to its point quickly enough.

Luckily "Bowie" revitalizes this two track adventure and displays something on par with the other two b-sides, as well as Versions as a whole. This track, like "Shuffle," is predominately clean vocals, and Moreirra pulls off this one without a hitch.

Of course, Poison the Well couldn't exactly release a full eighteen song album, it makes sense that they would choose to cut quite a few tracks. While this 7" may contain the first dud, (and by dud I mean it just doesn't live up to the album), it's still a worthy release for any fan of Versions and Poison the Well.


Poison the Well's Versions.. 'nuff said

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[lew_1987]

I agree that this one isn't as good as the first. The art work is going to look so good when the 3 vinyls are put together.

[Klatzke]

I agree that this one isn't as good as the first. The art work is going to look so good when the 3 vinyls are put together.
I know exactly what you mean, I have the two sitting on my desk right now. haha.

[shoop]

hmm. all these unreleased older tracks take a few listens to get into for me personally.. but man, once I know where they go, I find myself playing them more and more often. First i'd have loved to hated on it all, but really its not so bad. Half the shit on Versions was 10x more boring than this stuff is to me. With that said, bring on III/III and a new album soon PTW plz! :D

[Poochemist]

I still have to hear the first EP! Thanks for the reviews.