Author: Lemon Jelly

Format: Remixes included

Release Date: 01-02-2005

Details: The resurgence of rock in most aspects of popular music has certainly not gone unnoticed by Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen, as 64-95 is littered with epic guitars and explosive refrains nestling amongst the downbeat soul for which they are best known. The opener, "Come Down on Me," is tense, fiery, and for the most part dominated by the partnership of crashing power-chords and a lead synth that, while not a big-beat tune, wouldn't sound out of place on an old Lo-Fi or Chemical Brothers album. However, for anyone missing the sugary sweetness of Lost Horizons, most of the album is business as usual—strict drum patterns and rolling, mesmeric loops of lush strings, acoustic guitars (that sound great if a little bit cheesy), and lovable bass hooks. "Make Things Right" sums up a great deal of the music with its summery melody and reserved mid-tempo groove, this track being particularly reminiscent of classic Nightmares on Wax. Among the deviations in formula are "The Shouty Song," which comes across as some sort of harsh, contemporary jig, and "The Slow Train," which utilizes a barbershop quartet to fantastic effect. From start to finish, 64-95 is pretty much devoid of filler (the weaker tracks only being weak due to other songs being better!), and it culminates in the wondrous epic "Go," with the beat poet talents of William Shatner building to a crescendo that'll send anyone home with a smile on their face. Another great collection that isn't too radical a departure but doesn't rest on past successes, pushing Lemon Jelly forward at their own pace.--David Trueman

UPC: 634904018221

EAN: 0634904018221

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood