David
This is one of those records with should really have a warning sticker to warn “normal” music listeners about physical AND psychological damage. It’s not for everyone.
What it is though is a remarkable musical event that simply unfolds with so much invention and meandering brilliance, you don’t necessarily wish it was over.
As someone so succently puts it on their review on Amazon, “Shreds your ears, melts your mind”. Exactly.
DavidThe themes were: An oldie but a goodie: A tune chosen by your better half , A tune that prominently features an ukulele (Tiny Tim and Hawaiian music have had their turns, step aside)., A tune that prominently features a string orchestra (Neil Sedaka or Rossini not welcome today).
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DavidNothing short of profound, this turn-of-the-new-millennium record, with ostentatious string arrangements by Tony Visconti, is a beautiful mess. I’d never be one to recommend Mercury Rev’s singular vision and introspective execution as a “must have” for any one’s music collection.
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