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From: rlr@pyuxd.UUCP (Rich Rosen)
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Subject: Re: Mini Reviews #10
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Date: Thu, 24-Oct-85 09:05:11 EDT
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> Songs From the Big Chair -- Tears for Fears
> 
> Often, when I listen to an album, I imagine what the music would sound like
> without all the studio gimmickery; perhaps just played on a piano.  There
> wouldn't be much left of this album.  The sound is great, the percussion
> stimulating, and there are some nice chords and melodies (and feelings) here
> and there, but the quality is really spread too thin.  It's a big seller
> today, but who will remember this album ten years from now? [NATE STELTON]

I probably will, for one.  Of all the artists harkening back to that old
style "art/progressive rock" sound of the early 70s (Asia, Marillion),
Tears for Fears (who for some reason have been frequently compared to old
Yes----any opinions on that?) are the ONLY ones to add something new and fresh
to the lush sound that characterized that genre.  I *have* played their music
"just" on a piano, and it has the richness and vibrancy to stand up on its
own, with very creative harmonic and melodic facets predominating throughout
the album.  One major flaw:  the lack of a lyric sheet.  "The Hurting" (their
previous album) had one, and it sure helped.  Orzabal and Smith practically
mumble their way through some songs (try figuring out the words to "Head
Over Heels"; "Shout" is actually a lot clearer than the rest of the record).
Anyone know all the words to the song.

(Did you notice that "I Believe" was dedicated to, of all people, Robert
Wyatt?)
-- 
"Wait a minute.  '*WE*' decided???   *MY* best interests????"
					Rich Rosen    ihnp4!pyuxd!rlr