Reviews (page 9 of 9)
So far not the best thing. "Revival" is a nice change of pace. Best song so far. "Desire Lines" was also nice. So far they're also the two most popular songs on the albums if Spotify play count is to mean something. Hopefully that means I'm in for at least another 2 songs I like. Eh. Not my cup of tea. Too drippy reverb. I get it... it's fun to play that stuff. But it just doesn't do much for me as a listener anymore.
So so
Me recuerda a Arctic Monkeys, ta piola.
Very unique production applied to fine pop songs. Not my bag, but not bad either. I can walk away at least appreciating this.
Started out not thinking much of it, but it started growing on me. Psychedelic pop meets power pop, to me. I listened to it a second time. Ok, but I'm not compelled to add it to my collection.
Strokes + Wreckless Eric = why is this a genre
Quite enjoyed this. 3*
Niet goed genoeg geluisterd maar klonk best aardig
medio indie, shoegaze, no me gustó. Sonido como pop fiestero inglés de los 90. También tiene un sonido que me evoca a las canciones de los 60".
Eindelijk weer iets moderns. Klinkt zeker niet verkeerd, maar doet me te weinig om mijn aandacht voor een heel album vast te houden.
Maar in delen beluisterd maar ben er wel voor in om dit nog eens met echte aandacht tot me te nemen.
Does this bump in the whip? No. Does this make me stare out onto the road, my skin itching as I slowly drive into the gray amorphousness that swallows me, suspending me in space while time is slowed to the point where I can feel each millisecond seep into my skin, settle into my bones before it slides up my throat as I croak out the melodies to these songs, my body stretching forward as I feebly try to make contact with my loved ones, who sit just outside of this slow-time and no space as the grayness slowly digests me, breaking down each of my memories until I the only things that occupy my minds are the words to these songs? Yes. This music seems to have its own temporality, like a voice is reaching out from somewhere I’ve never been, but somehow know, a nostalgia that feels more like an eerie horror than an old home. From the off-kilter percussive throbbing of “Earthquake” to the murmuring introduction of “Sailing” to the moaning that punctuates the beginning of “Basement Scene”’s chorus to “Helicopter”’s clacking which seems to rebound into itself, so much of this album feels like it is enlisting me into its own slanted rhythm, a rhythm just off beat with mine. At certain moments, it feels like I’m touching a time completely different from mine, not in the sense of a past or future, but a different sort of present, a present that moves slower, labors over every moment. Even the faster songs, like “Don’t Cry” and “Revival” and “Desire Line”, feel disjointed, feel like a world of their own. The closing song seems to me to sum up the whole of the album in its final seconds, which simply cut away just as it feels that the song is building to a conclusion, a demonstration that the music is ever so slightly distended, just a shade out of sync, recorded in a margin of time that suddenly closes itself off before we get the chance to hear what the music is fading towards. A beautiful album. 9/10. Fucking incredible.
Alternatief maar wel goed gedaan
M'ha encantat. Alt-brit-rock!
reminds me of the postal service at times. Has it’s moments but a lot of it is kinda boring. 7
I already can't remember much of this album. Fine I guess, bit electronic for my tastes. 6?
meh his vocals annoy me
I think this album grew on me over time. I tend to find a lot of neo-psychedelia/psychedelic rock disappointing, I guess because I expect something interesting and adventurous like Ween, but I end up with what is more easily described as slow and meandering indie rock. While I think a few songs on here fits that description, there are some pretty good tracks on here too ("Earthquake," "Memory Boy," "Desire Lines," and "Helicopter" stand out to me.)
ok, didn't blow me away
did nothing for me
It was OK. I thought at times it was a 2.5-er. As I've been grumpy this week I may as well keep that going.
bylo juz grane?
I cyk, juz nie znam albumika, nie kojarze nawet bandy ktora stworzyla to dzielo muzyczne z pogranicza rocka i popu, przyjemny odsluch, ale raczej bym juz sobie calego nie odpalil, na plejliste polecialy 2 kawalki dont cry oraz he would have laughed, po edukacji discogowej album jest klasyfikowany jako art rock oraz indi rock, ale jak dla mnie bardziej przechyla sie w strone indie popu w niektorych kawalkach, ostatnim stylem o jakim wspomina discog jest shoegaze, czyli jak dla mnie nowosc, bo pierwszy raz spotykam sie z takim terminem, oznacza on styl alternatywenego rocka wywodzacy sie z wysp brytyskich, postal on pod koniec 80s, nazwa dosc ciekawa, bo buto patrzenie, a wysmyslil go koles po tym jak zauwazyl tendencje gitarzystow do spogladania na swoje obuwie podczas koncertow, moze ma to jakis sens, bo akurat gitarka jest dosc mocnym akcentem tego albumu, tak jak pisalem o 2 plejlistowych utworach
Like a low 7? Idk, didn't pay that close of attention because I was cooking
Weird but chill
Ok
Minimalist alt rock with attention to detail and lots of imaginative and interesting textures
Highlights - Revival, Sailing, Desire Lines Halcyon Digest piqued my curiosity from the get-go, establishing a sense of wonder. It settled on a shoegazer-like, progression of dreamy and foreboding, reverb-heavy guitars...Revival is a strong, upbeat number that can be found at home in vintage clothing shops and hipster bars that sell $8 pitchers of PBR. Sailing is an auditory achievement that obviously takes the listener on a sailing trip conveyed by samples and the artist's drifting vocals. It's clear Deerhunter draws inspiration from low-fi pop acts such as Stereolab and Lush (Is it coincidence that Lush and Deerhunter both have different songs called \"Desire Lines?\")
It has surprised me,i really liked it
Pensar en Deerhunter és pensar en Primavera Sound. Banda sonora indie de la darrera dècada, amb un grapat de bons àlbums, amb atmòsferes inspirades de guitarres i veus que divaguen entre el punk i el dream pop. Aquest "Halcyon digest" és un dels més coneguts, i té alguns dels seus temes més populars. Feia anys que no l'escoltava sencer i continua sonant fresc i evocador.
I like the way it sounds but it wasn’t interesting enough to hold my attention super well. 7
I loved the production but didn’t love the singer’s voice.
I think I saw them open sometime during/after college. I don't recall them making much of an impression, but I do remember them being Pitchfork darlings. This is pretty amorphous music, it could be recorded anytime within the past 30 years. Memory Boy and Cordnado and the boy who laghed are pretty catchy,
Thought it was gonna be too sleepy but not bad
Sehr schön
I dont know if i like this album or not. 2 seems low and 3 stars seems high. Its really confused me
Disapproval look
Love this. Chilled and jangly and beautiful.
Spacey (in a good way, not a Kevin way). 5/10
Ah I'm just a sucker for lo-fi folky stuff from my college days. If I were being completely objective, this would probably be a 3, but it gets a nostalgia bump for me.
Generic indie rock. Might be good for its genre but no sympathy from me for the genre. Sounds Beach Boys-ish at some point.
Rock pop indie. Aburrido.
Overall it was really solid. The atmosphere it created was unique, and I enjoyed it. There were some standout moments, such as “Desire Lines,” but as a whole it was just good, not great.
Ah yes, the early 2010s and their bubblegum my electronica and high pitched vocals and washed out guitar. I really wish this was Cherry Glazerr or Beach House. Catchy. Glitchy, but I could have picked a few better albums than this, say Fear Fun, I love you honey bear, Yankee Hotel foxtrot? It's odd how something so young is so dated somehow. Enjoyable regardless
Enjoyable album, however, I don't how much of a replay value it has for me. Let's give it three stars anyway.
Enjoyable to listen to, no particularly memorable tracks.
Oh, this wasn't at all what I was expecting - I thought it was going to be pretty abrasive noise rock. Is that because they have some other albums in that vein, or am I confusing them with another band? Who knows! I really liked this - lovely blend of psychedelia, shoegaze, and a little bit of dream pop. Will definitely be revisiting. Fave track - "He Would Have Laughed" at the moment. "Desire Lines" also stood out... Gonna give this 4 stars but feel it could become 5 with more listens
Not my style, very boring and making me sleepy. I think if you like beatles, you would like this one.
This is a really great album - I hadn't listened to it all the way thru since it's release. Helicopter is on a couple of playlists. It reminds me of a time when I used to walk around more and listen to music in this genre. Big headphone music (I might end up saying that often). Reminds me of LA and the energy there in the oughts. Reminds me of : Tame Impala, Dept of Eagles, Animal Collective... Favourite Songs : 1) Helicopter 2) He would have laughed 3) Desire Lines (this comes with some contention) Underrated Songs : 1) Revival It's a great band album tho - there's something optimistic and cohesive about it. It's not dark side, but listening all the way thru is proper. Bandmates liking each other I bet : 9/10 Sound(s) : 9/10 Album as an experience : 8.3/10 This album ultimately makes me miss an energy that I felt in LA. It's experimental but polished. Just like Gabriel.
Forgetable
Really enjoyed the vibe and flow of this album. It has a vibe and feel to it that never felt redundant. Just sort of flows from one track to the other with ease.
Very good ambient rock/shoegaze. Definitely recommend to a friend
Self described “ambient punk”, psychedelic shoegaze indie pop rock
this was wholly unexpected - i'd never heard the name before, and while i immediately liked the album name, that was all i knew. i really love this album - i love the prodigious reverb, i love the weird repetitions, i love the vocal style...i'm genuinely surprised and delighted
I like this. I prefer the songs where the sound isn't all mushy and diluted, but overall this was good. 3 stars.
Great
What a beautiful album. It's like a sea of friendly existential dread. Knew of this band but had not listened to them much if at all. Looking forward to exploring them more, and if this album is any indication I will be a new fan.
Soft, experimental, entertaining.
Not bad. I would listen again
Great record
Doesn't seem to be my kind of pop.
Catchy indie music with echo-y vocals and good beats. Highlights: -Revival -Sailing -Helicopter -He Would Have Laughed
Not bad.
a pretty standard indie rock album, nothing revolutionary.
Interesting
Slow and chill, this is an album that can turn people off with it's pacing and use of echo, sometimes feeling like you're in a chamber all by yourself with nothing to do. Fortunately, I like this kind of music, and tend to seek out calming stuff. Favorite songs are Desire Lines, He Would Have Laughed, and Coronado. Least Favorite is Earthquake.
Quite radioheadish I liked it
Wel lekker alternatief albumpje, zitten wel wat goede deuntjes op
Nothing really stands out about this album, I almost forgot that I listened to it earlier. 2.5
OK but didn't make a deep impression. Sounds like a lit of things, but then again maybe a lot of things sound like this. Feel like it might grow on me with repeated listening.
Listened to this several times. Like some individual tracks by them but doesn't do a whole lot for me really. Favorite track is the last one. I like some of their more recent albums more.
Strong start. Love that combo of up-front drum machine with very twangy acoustic guitar. I've definitely heard the first track. This sounds great. Distorted vocals and noisy elements are awesome, this is definitely up my alley. Deerhunter have described themselves as "ambient punk" according to Wikipedia, which I can see from this. Some of the tracks don't hit as hard, but "Earthquake", "Don't Cry", and "Helicopter" are very good. They all don't hit as well as those though, but still about a 3.5 to 4* for me.
Some draggy boring songs but a few really interesting ones too.
My type of music when you are just working aimlessly
This record is pretty solid. Weird noise pop with some catchy tunes but a decent amount of filler in my opinion. I’ve listened to this record before and I think I fell out of favor with it. Favorite song: Revival Least favorite song: Basement Scene
5
Wow this is so boring. "I didn't even realize music was still playing."
John would love this one.
A shame Spotify burnt me out on Revival, this is a great LP that sounds surprisingly modern for being released 14 years ago. I do wish they had leaned in more on the more expansive, wall-to-wall production rather than the standard indie rock fare, but this is still a solid listen through and through.
beautiful album. Very much of my taste. Glad I listened to this one all the way through
Great alternative with pop sensibilities at points
3 stars
mellow listen
Some kind of indie band. Not bad, but not wildly memorable either.
Not bad
cool but wont listen again
This is right up my alley. Like a good indie movie soundtrack or something.
I liked this one way better than most of the others. It sounds like someone left a Weezer or Sonic Youth album out in the rain for a week. It just SOUNDS filthy which is neat.
Good background music but wouldn't put it on to listen too.
Bra, men inte riktigt tillräckligt med attityd.
pretty boring. a little slow for my tastes today
It was okay.
I really liked the song desire lines, I will say that it gets boring near the end. The rest of the album is ok.
Nice enough background shoe gaze
Another in a line of albums that mildly appeal to me but don't compel me. Much like the Tori Amos album yesterday, I like it, but about halfway through the listen I became aware of the fact that I couldn't tell the difference between any of the songs. Still, I didn't dislike it. 3 stars.
Enjoyed this. Nothing particularly interesting or exciting, but pleasant enough collection of songs.
indie tranqui
It was ok background music, but it didn't stand out much to me.
dreamy trippy... meh
relaxing, was putting me to sleep.
not for me
Very cool album. Definitely added to my Pandora collection.
Fucking amazing indie rock. A good portion of distorts and effects while maintaining the melodic strum of the guitar in the calm of the storm. Good vocal parts where it just feels right. Psychedelic rock like the old days.
Very good indie dream noise pop - last track is great.
Good this
Was okay. Few songs were great, others were boring.
I remember not being super fond of Deerhunter, so I'm coming into this album with mixed feelings. Felt like The Strokes, but I know DH is their own thing. I dunno, man, it was fun album to listen to. Kinda dreamy / sleepy vibes.
I dug it. Definitely leans heavily alt/indie, but there was some nostalgia in it as well, at times reminding me of the more diverse Beatles albums.
Awful
Ok the album cover is creepy as fuck and ordinarily I get jazzed by this kind of music but just wasn’t feeling it
Here's a band I didn't know anything about prior to today. Very indie. I was in a band once that had this same indie feel and I wonder now if the guitarist/singer was a fan. The first track sets the tone for the album in an unfortuate way. It's a 5-minute mishmash of rhythmic noise, sulky guitars, and shoegaze vocals. While the album does pick up from time to time, the rythmic noise elements and shoegaze vocals remain constant irritants. These lyrics are so far into their own navel that they can see their backbone. The album is self-indulgent and self-important to the point that it loses all connection to the audience and listening to it begins to feel uncomfortably voyeuristic. That said, the album is saved from a one-star by the fact that there are a few tracks that still manage to connect and because the recording production is top-notch. It really is very well produced. But you can only polish a turd so much. No matter how shiny it is, it's still crap.
This is one of those shoegaze bands that occasionally forgets to put a melody or intelligible lyric into their music. They come up as a suggested band based on other bands and genres that I'm into, but they've never been more than just okay in my eyes. Best track: He Would Have Laughed
amazing
Reminds me of a softer Interpol in some spaces. I like when it gets weird with it (some weird sound effects, a really great saxophone solo), but other than that it feels very calm and timid. Favorite tracks: "Earthquake", "Desire Lines", "Coranado"
Good mix of ethereal and surf rock sound. Kind of surprised with how much I enjoyed this. I always thought I thought Deerhunter was boring, but this was nice.
1/29 Nice dreamy project. Standout Tracks: Earthquake, He Would Have Laughed
Fitting that I get this considering that the tenth anniversary of the album's release has passed. Very cool sounds all around. Favorites include Desire Lines, Helicopter, Fountain Scene and He Would Have Laughed.
Before listening: no idea what this is going to sound like but I'm kinda expecting hipsters. While listening: yep, hipsters. Alternative indie rock type stuff, no clue why it's on this list. Boring. 2/5. After listen: yeah, that was just hipster drivel. Hope someone enjoyed it, cause I didn't.
Enjoyable, but forgettable
Low Fi fuzzy loveliness!