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As an AOL fan, I was disappointed
archers kings of indie rock
Super chunky slanted dienchantment
the end?
true colours....

Seconds Before the Accident
Archers of Loaf
Manufacturer: Alias Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TLZ5
Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

Dead Red Eyes
Fabricoh
Vocals Shrapnel
Web in Front
Let the Loser Melt
Stangled by the Stereo Wire
Fashion Bleeds
You and Me
Might
Revenge
South Carolina
Lowest Part Is Free!
Plumb Line
Wrong
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Chumming the Oceans

Customer Reviews:

As an AOL fan, I was disappointed.......2002-06-14

I love AOL more than any other band (I gave all their studio albums 5 stars), but I was highly disappointed by this live release. However, it is very indicative of their final tour. They seemed to be losing all their passion for the music, and on most songs sound very dull. I went to their show in Philadelphia during this tour and loved the live version of "Fashion Bleeds", but on this album (with Eric Johnson replaced by the guy from Man or Astroman) it just sounded really bad. The same goes for nearly every song on this disc. They are still great songs, but it seems like they just didn't care any more.

archers kings of indie rock.......2001-06-10

this brilliant peice is the first archers CD I bought and I love it,the inteligent lyrics and tunes continue to thrill me.from the groovy opening dead red eyes to gorgeous chumming the oceans this excellent live album never dissapionts.i noticed that some reviewers seemed dissapionted which is why i felt i needed to write this review because this is the best live album you'll hear from the chapel hill rockers so buy this,BUY THIS!a great introduction to one of my favourite bands.

Super chunky slanted dienchantment.......2000-07-09

Think of this CD as a tuneful keepsake from one of the brightest musical lights of the indie '90s.

the end?.......2000-06-27

Seems like many critics review albums that they either love or hate. Can't say that about this one. Its good, but seldom reflects the true raw power the Archers are capable of. I never understood comparisons to Pavement. Archers rock while Pavement merely meanders and haven't made a decent record since 1991's Slanted and Enchanted. In short, Archers blow Pavement away.

Highlights on this live record are "Let the Loser Melt", "Lowest Part is Free" and the delicate "Chumming the Oceans." I hope we hear more from Archers because I was intrigued by their ever changing direction. Bands that stay stagnant deserve to die slow, painful deaths. That was never these guys. Sure was sweet to hear Eric B's splintered howl once again.

true colours...........2000-06-23

Everything about this CD is bittersweet. The moment I pulled this from the rack, 8 years of loyal decdication came to a head. I didn't have any expectations, I wasn't going to try to compare it to the likes of Icky, GOAT, Cattle, or Vee Vee, and I was going to enjoy it on the same level as I had enjoyed the 5 Archers shows I had attended. I know, I know...I have just made my bias blatently obvious; however, I am reviewing the content of this album not my love of the band.

The sound quality is excellent with my only objection being Mark Price's snare drum on some fast/loud tracks sounding like a plastic bucket (reminiscent to the Vee Vee recording) but I guess it depends on your stereo quality too. There's not nearly enough audience noise that would help project that live feel. They should have learned to use more screaming fans as they did in Vitus Tinnitus. The only other flaw is the poor mix between songs. One of the most appealing qualities of a AOL live show is the banter between songs. There is banter, but it's often cut off abruptly.

The songs: I couldn't have assembled a better palette. Songs spanning their entire career are included and with some surprises (eg. "You and Me"). All of the songs are well done and display the true energy of each piece. The listener can really get a feel for what excellent musicians and song writers these four guys were (and still are, in a side project sense). Some tracks are much better live then their album counter parts. For example, "White Trash Heros" is magnificant live, whereas on the album it sounds as if it's the product of a few tweeked knobs and some pushed buttons. The same can be said for "Chumming the Oceans" which has so much emotion live. For those of you looking for adreneline in hard rock form need only to listen to "Vocal Shrapnel", "Fabricoh", "Let the Loser Melt", "Wrong", and on and on... Lastly, the packaging (Luke, how vain can you possibly be?). This is just a sour note on my part. This album had been pushed back significantly, and I can say for certain that it wasn't for sake of the packing and art work. There is nothing visually gratifying about this album, no crazy liner notes, and it comes over as if the Alias staff used their days lunch money to put it together. They even printed the band and album name on the spine of the CD upside down, and I really hate when that happens.

Overall, this live album exposes the true ability and energy of the band. It's all songs that you have heard before (maybe) played live, in front of an audience, without any do-overs or overdubs. It's great to listen to as you're getting ready to go out and party. If you have an affinity for live albums, then this is great. If you are an Archers fan, it's a must have. Most importantly, it's a mix tape for all of you who want an introduction to the band. GET IT....Thank you.

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