Wednesday, 29 October 2014

Drugstore Drugstore Japan


Drugstore Drugstore


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After a slew of singles that won praise for their smoky and sweet feelings of Jesus and Mary Chain/Mazzy Star strung-out psych-and-bliss late-night atmosphere, Drugstore went ahead and created an album that lived up to those expectations. But that's a too simplistic comparison in some ways, thanks largely to the inspired singing from bassist Isabel Monteiro. A just-confrontational-enough character in interviews, that quality carries over to her recorded work as well, able to hit aggressive points more than Hope Sandoval ever could and unafraid of not always being cool like the Reid brothers. No trace of her Brazilian accent surfaces -- if anything she sounds like she could be a cross between Patsy Cline and Marianne Faithfull, with all the ability and control that implies. Consider "Alive" as a particularly fine example, her simple conclusion of "I am burning" suiting the circular feedback loop and hint of violin that concludes the track, or the low-key backing vocals overdubs on the hushed "Saturday Sunset." As a group, Drugstore clearly has its inspirations, but the result is thoroughly attractive while retaining a strong sense of individual drama. Guitarist/keyboardist Daron Robinson knows how to crank it up and keep it calm, and while it becomes something of a formula by the end of the disc, it still works very well. Call it a sense of loud/soft dynamics in a different setting, rather than repeating the obvious Pixies/Nirvana conclusions so many other '90s bands ground into the dust. "Favorite Sinner" is a fantastic example of same, with a soft sense of building threat as Chris Isaak-styled reverb twang turns into a slow burning feedback frazz and retreating again before an abrupt ending. "Solitary Party Groover" and the wonderful "Starcrossed" received the most attention due to their appearance as singles, but this whole album is an excellent, quietly enveloping treat.

12 comments:

Roisin O Shea said...

great! thanks !

Roisin O Shea said...

Aid00, I think you didn't upload the right cd.

Aid00 said...

OK Roisin Thanks For Letting Me Know.New Link Up & Running

Roisin O Shea said...

Aid00, sorry to bother but it is still not the right cd.

Aid00 said...

Can You Tell What's Wrong Roisin

Roisin O Shea said...

just listen you will see it is not Drugstore

Anonymous said...

Aidoo - any chance of White Magic For Lovers (by Drugstore) being posted? jbinjapan

Aid00 said...

Well Roisin I Hope I've Got It Right This Time,Let Me Know If It's Ok
Jbinjapan I've Have A Look Around For It

Roisin O Shea said...

That is Drugstore now , many thanks ; I lost my copy and could not find it online

Aid00 said...

OK Roisin Your Welcome, Got There In The End

aef1970 said...

Do you know who was uploaded before? It is a French band and one of the songs is about Johnny Rotten. Thanks!

Aid00 said...

Hello aef1970 I Can Tell You It's From 'No One Is Innocent' & The Album Is 'Drugstore'

http://www57.zippyshare.com/v/55944695/file.html

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