DorkusMalorkus
01-27-2007, 09:16 PM
Yes! I decided to write a new Album of the Month. I haven't done it in so long, mostly because of the lack of replies this thing gets, and because I haven't really bought any new album that really made me want to write one (and by "album" I mean real album, not EP, I would have used Animal Collectiv'e People EP (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/40653/Animal_Collective_People_EP), but decided against it)...until now. Without further ado:
Deerhoof's Friend Opportunity
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000LP5FUE.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V48442882_.jpg
I was wandering through Best Buy, when I really should have been writing a five-page essay that is due on monday (in fact, I should probably be writing that right now). I was winding my way through the aisles, getting ready to go, when I remembered, for whatever reason, Pumpkins_Rule's thread (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=512854), which mentioned Deerhoof's Friend Opportunity. I made my way to the D's and quickly located "Deerhoof." I was walking to the register with the CD in hand, when I noticed a small crack in the case. I went back, to find another: the only other, uncracked, perfect.
I opened the CD in the car, and popped it in the player, while looking at the strange but very-Deerhoof art work of David Shrigley (scans will come later). I quickly realize that this album is almost every element of Deerhoof's discography combined into one CD. Satomi Matsuzaki's amazingly cute voice (obviously), Greg Saunier's strange percussion (although not as chaotic), John Dieterich's disjointed catchy guitar lines, polished pop songs, and some strange little electro-ones, with a little straight up rock, underground dance, and soft melodic ballads influence all wrapped up into 2-3 minute songs (with the exception of their last 11 minute track). And it all adds up to make a really great album
I think the departure of Chris Cohen is marked by the lack of high pitched guitar noodling. However, I feel that his departure doesn't make Deerhoof any better or worse, just different. It allowed them to do something new, in the same way that Sonic Youth returned to its roots after Jim O'Rourke left. This "something new' is a combination of everything Deerhoof has done.
From the very beginning of "The Perfect Me" to the quiet-loud-quiet-loud "The Galaxist" to the wacky "Kidz Are So Small", you know that this is Deerhoof through and through. Deerhoof doing what Deerhoof does best: A perfect blend of fun vocal melody, playful guitar ditties, ecclectic drumming, and the classic and pure Deerhoof pop bliss that we have all come to know and love. I highly recommend it. Here is the tracklist. The highlighted ones are some of my favorites.
The Perfect Me2:40
+813:03
Believe E.S.P.3:07
The Galaxist2:40
Choco Fight3:01
Whither the Invisible Birds?3:11
Cast of Crown2:47
Kidz Are So Small1:59
Matchbook Seeks Maniac3:23
Look Away11:45
Sorry for not breaking down each track, but I don't really want to, considering how little replies these things get.
And a sticky would be appreciated Andrew, or J0nn...
Deerhoof's Friend Opportunity
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000LP5FUE.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V48442882_.jpg
I was wandering through Best Buy, when I really should have been writing a five-page essay that is due on monday (in fact, I should probably be writing that right now). I was winding my way through the aisles, getting ready to go, when I remembered, for whatever reason, Pumpkins_Rule's thread (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=512854), which mentioned Deerhoof's Friend Opportunity. I made my way to the D's and quickly located "Deerhoof." I was walking to the register with the CD in hand, when I noticed a small crack in the case. I went back, to find another: the only other, uncracked, perfect.
I opened the CD in the car, and popped it in the player, while looking at the strange but very-Deerhoof art work of David Shrigley (scans will come later). I quickly realize that this album is almost every element of Deerhoof's discography combined into one CD. Satomi Matsuzaki's amazingly cute voice (obviously), Greg Saunier's strange percussion (although not as chaotic), John Dieterich's disjointed catchy guitar lines, polished pop songs, and some strange little electro-ones, with a little straight up rock, underground dance, and soft melodic ballads influence all wrapped up into 2-3 minute songs (with the exception of their last 11 minute track). And it all adds up to make a really great album
I think the departure of Chris Cohen is marked by the lack of high pitched guitar noodling. However, I feel that his departure doesn't make Deerhoof any better or worse, just different. It allowed them to do something new, in the same way that Sonic Youth returned to its roots after Jim O'Rourke left. This "something new' is a combination of everything Deerhoof has done.
From the very beginning of "The Perfect Me" to the quiet-loud-quiet-loud "The Galaxist" to the wacky "Kidz Are So Small", you know that this is Deerhoof through and through. Deerhoof doing what Deerhoof does best: A perfect blend of fun vocal melody, playful guitar ditties, ecclectic drumming, and the classic and pure Deerhoof pop bliss that we have all come to know and love. I highly recommend it. Here is the tracklist. The highlighted ones are some of my favorites.
The Perfect Me2:40
+813:03
Believe E.S.P.3:07
The Galaxist2:40
Choco Fight3:01
Whither the Invisible Birds?3:11
Cast of Crown2:47
Kidz Are So Small1:59
Matchbook Seeks Maniac3:23
Look Away11:45
Sorry for not breaking down each track, but I don't really want to, considering how little replies these things get.
And a sticky would be appreciated Andrew, or J0nn...