Misconstrued Thoughts: Musical Misconstruedness

Simon and Garfunkel were the greatest duo in music history. Their ability to create melodic rock is wonderful. A true sense of what folk rock should be.this is what made s&g the true crafters of precision they were. Happy music
with a message. No one can tell a story in such a way as s&g. On P,SR,&T every song is worthy of note. But Patterns, Cloudy, Homeward Bound all describe life in such poetic terms. The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine, 59th Street Bridge Song, A Simple Desultory Phlippic all create a happy humorous look at the times. I especially love the cracks on Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. But the best is 7 o'clock News/Silent Night. A combination of silent night with all the bad things going on in the world.

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As I have warned before, don’t be afraid of the group name, true it sounds as if you should. But this is a great album with nothing to fear (but fear itself). Mood Swingers will particularly like this album. Such variety in mood in one album, which actually flows perfectly. It all Starts with piano music that leads up to a concert? No to groovy surf music. Then what? How about a little accordion music to get your ready for some Heavy Music about love in It was there I saw You with calm peaceful moments to contemplate what has been heard and experienced. (Much like life). It has it all including theatrical drums to set the mood. The album continues through this procession, of Change with deep sounds to be found, for those surreal moments, Which can then be broken by nightmare like moments. Not the nightmares which are surreal, but those which are the nightmares you think are really happening, which are bad, but not horrible. But in the end after cleansing your system of every mood, peace is found as the album takes you out on a set of peaceful string arrangements. Get this album and cleanse your mood system.

Listen to Source Tags & Codes

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This is Depeche Mode in their prime. Pure, Dark, Electronic music. Completely danceable yet totally compelling. There are so many groups who believe electronic music is either one or the other. Produced by Flood who also worked for New Order, U2, and the Smashing Pumpkins, his presence is felt. Enjoy the Silence is another song with a great instrumental introduction. And the whole album is an Electronic Music classic. This album meets Depeche Mode at their transition from Electro Pop 80's group to 90's Electronic Alternative Favorites. This mid point is their best work. Another album to listen to in the dark. (Or with a strobing light). All I can say is "Let me show you the world in my eyes"

Listen to Violator

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Ambient sounds of Darkness which has not been heard since the 70’s. This is definitely the reincarnation of Joy Division. Monotone songs with feeling? Impossible, no. What is lost in voice is gained in ambient soundscapes. The sincerness is always felt, almost because of the monotone voice of the lead singer. A cross of modernism but focused mainly on the gothic sounds of the early 70’s. It is all one long flowing song, yet highly appreciated. The group is from NYC. I think of the monotony crossed with feeling as a cry of a human from New York City, lost in its monotony are individuals struggling to be that, real people, in an unreal environment. Search for the same ending with them in this excellent album.

Listen to Turn on the Bright Light

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