I don't think I've ever said this, but I guess there's a first time for everything, so here it
goes: Just go and buy the damn record, right now! I know I can get pretty wordy, so
I just figured I'd save you some time.
Well, I tried...
This is the first I have ever heard of this Minneapolis band, and I have to say I am
totally blown away by this release. It is dripping with creativity and attention to
detail at every level. The packaging is awesome, and a fine way to present their
music to the public.
Of course, the band has absolutely zero chance of making a dent in the mainstream.
But that's to be expected from a bunch of guys who take their cues from bands as
diverse as Echolyn, Gentle Giant, Devo, the Stray Cats and King Crimson, with a dash
of Zappa's lyrical zaniness for good measure, to come up with their own brand of
original, inspired musical mayhem.
In fact, these guys are so relentless in their alchemy of sounds and meters that the
70's retro junkies are sure to snivel. But who cares, you know? And don't be fooled
by their facade, behind the quirky keyboard and pseudo goofy exterior lie dark,
meaningful lyrics. I won't give a rating of each song, because I found after
repeated listens that the whole
is greater than the sum of the parts, so I'll only advise taking the time to listen
to this disc from beginning to end a few times before making any judgment. Like all
densely layered music, it's not for every occasion or for every type of listener.
But if you like music that challenges and tickles your brain, this one's worth it
folks...
Bubblemath's debut comes with my highest recommendation. And I did mean BUY the
album, none of that burning and swapping and copying crap. These fine, twisted people
deserve our support.
Rating: 9.5 keyboards
Reviewer: Luis Nasser
Source: http://www.prog4you.com/cd-reviews/bubblemath.htm