Aqualung - Still Life (2004)
(Three of Five Stars)
Let’s say Ours didn’t have the dynamic range, they had no hard hitting songs, but just played melodic calm music. You may get a variation of something that sounds like this album. This is a calm album, which will be good for those who like singer songwriter type music. And if you like a brit focus to this, all the more reason to pick up this album. There are Thom Yorke like moments with mellow meandering whining. But the music doesn’t support the output in my opinion. The piano is common place on this album, but more as an instrument to tell the stories, the focus here is not the music it’s the song writing. I’m not a fan of this so I’m not in good position to give a non biased opinion of the album. The slow non dynamic uninteresting album did little for me. But no doubt for someone out there, aqualung is what they need for their weary soul. I must admit the song Extra Ordinary Thing which has a strong piano focus, is done nicely. This song at least may be worth listening to the album and giving it a chance.