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| We Are the Fury - Infinite Jest | We all like the feeling of finding something truly unique and innovative and embracing it before anyone else gets the opportunity to do so. The inner elitist in each of us yearns to mock those who jump on the bandwagon; we want to assemble the bandwagon.
We Are the Fury does not bring an opportunity like the one mentioned above. Rather, they bring a brand of upbeat punk reminiscent of tour mates Morningwood and Head Automatica. Their less original sound allows for the satisfaction found in a comfortable disc that, while failing to broaden musical horizons, pleases nonetheless.
Opening the debut EP, Infinite Jest, “Better off This Way” kicks around a fast pace intent on inducing rhythmic taps and pats from the most comatose of listeners. Trembling vocals infrequently detract from the overall success of the track. Spacey backdrop beats, though, more than offset said problems with moaning. Smooth maraca-like percussion eases the listener into “Anesthetic Parade” before feeling an immediate barrage from the charging, pulsing guitar attacks. The Toledo group’s front man takes a more direct, emo-tinged approach to his vocals here, and it pays off in a much more impressive overall track. “Nation, Forgive Us” decelerates the pace of the album, and cocky, even aggressive cries lace the song quite nicely. “Parody at the Masquerade” further slows things down, but unlike in the former track, “Parody” fails to add the same benefit as did the original change of pace. Economics’ Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility states that when a consumer makes an initial investment in a product that they gain more utility from said purchase than they will from ensuing additions. Thus, if I was to buy We Are the Fury’s Infinite Jest I will gain more from buying the disc at first than I will from buying a second or third copy. Much in the same way Infinite Jest's second slow track brings significantly less to the record than did their first one. The closer, “Soap Opera,” brings bounce to a CD supersaturated with fun beats. Unsightly growls assault the ears of listeners in a most unfortunate manner. This closes an otherwise relatively impressive album on a sour note.
We Are the Fury does nothing we haven’t seen already from Head Automatica or David Bowie. From the flowing beats to the strained vocals, it’s all familiar territory from Toledo’s boys. Still, Infinite Jest is worth a listen. We all like simple, clean fun every once in a while, don’t we? |
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07:59 PM on 01/30/06 | I liked it. Not as much as I expected too though.
I also need this cleared up...
Isnt this a re-release?
I couldve sworn they independently released an EP called Infinite Jest like a year ago but it only had like 4 songs... Like "Soap Opera", "Better of This Way", "Pretty Boy Fury", and "Anesthetic Parade". It like sold out and they promised a reprinting in November that I dont think happened....
Did I dream this or did it happen? Its been confusing me... | | |
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08:12 PM on 01/30/06 | Originally Posted by kk_slider I kinda liked this cd, but i almost passed it up from that annoying ecard you guys had popping up. |
yeah, good CD if i do say so myself. that pop-up e-card is really annoying.
<3's Firefox pop-up blocker | | |
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08:12 PM on 01/30/06 | I agree with everything you said... but you went about it in an insanely confusing way. | | |
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08:21 PM on 01/30/06 | Originally Posted by macbethindeath I agree with everything you said... but you went about it in an insanely confusing way. |
My bad. I thought it made sense when I edited it, but then again my eyes are watering and I'm running a 101ish fever. Haha, I just wanted to get press out for the group while they're still in their first week. | | |
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08:30 PM on 01/30/06 | Originally Posted by sharpenup I also need this cleared up...
Isnt this a re-release?
I couldve sworn they independently released an EP called Infinite Jest like a year ago but it only had like 4 songs... Like "Soap Opera", "Better of This Way", "Pretty Boy Fury", and "Anesthetic Parade". It like sold out and they promised a reprinting in November that I dont think happened....
Did I dream this or did it happen? Its been confusing me... |
yes. they originally pressed it on their own buck, then signed to east west and reprinted this ep. their full length is mostly written and should see light of day later this year, but they wanted to get out in the open first with this intro ep. | | |
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08:54 PM on 01/30/06 | what a horrible horrible band
the leg is hot though | | |
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04:51 AM on 01/31/06 | I prefer their old name/sound. I thought Jeremy's vocals worked better with that style.
I'll wait till I see them live before I give my 2 cents on the new EP material. | | |
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06:08 AM on 01/31/06 | .and the family telephone Originally Posted by Gabe Gross what a horrible horrible band
the leg is hot though |
I like Greg's Review better than yours. | | |
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10:06 AM on 01/31/06 | haaaasss caught a bad rep this band is terrible and unoriginal.
they've hopped on every musical trend thats come out in the past 5 years.
they just happened to get lucky with this one.
a new sound for every new record they recorded
too bad everyone back in toledo knows how terrible and rude they really are. | | |
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07:58 PM on 01/31/06 | Originally Posted by anyhizzy this band is terrible and unoriginal.
they've hopped on every musical trend thats come out in the past 5 years.
they just happened to get lucky with this one.
a new sound for every new record they recorded
too bad everyone back in toledo knows how terrible and rude they really are. |
totally agree with this cat...they've changed their style prolly three times. terrible band. | | |
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06:29 PM on 02/01/06 | I wish someone would just write 80's pop songs and release a cd today.
Example: Nightmare of You.
I wish there were copycats out there that love them. | | |
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03:50 AM on 02/02/06 | Originally Posted by anyhizzy too bad everyone back in toledo knows how terrible and rude they really are. |
They were always pretty well received around here. I didn't really hear about anyone that had problems with them.
I haven't seen them for quite some time though, so things may have changed. | | |
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03:48 PM on 02/04/06 | www.youtube.com/goodcomputerkids | | |
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07:34 PM on 02/21/06 | Originally Posted by obleekness |
Haha wow. That's sexy. | | |
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