Confusion can be used as an alibi, but I'm exceptionally sober & have played V thrice to be certain – what this whole nonsense is leading to is, I think V is a good album, a bit over the average, but under my overly received promotional worship demanding expectations, the ones Blogs & Modular newsletters have seeded in me.
To stay on reality ground, V is a bit more mainstream than I expected and these same songs could have been performed by another quality band and yet given an equal impressive performance; although this is not just about the music; the likeness partly relates to the image of Van She in our heads & the fact that the ticket into fully enjoying this album requires a pre-fondness of the band.
It's like easting 12 pieces of chocolate of the same brand, except each has a different filling or topping – the base always taste the same but then there are backing flavors to differentiate.
A great collection of synth-indie-pop-rock to played under any mod and at any time but in no way it will make it in my top 5 albums of 2008 – Hercules & Love Affair, Crystal Castles & Late Of The Pier will remain occupying the top 3 spots.
In my opinion V will be more enjoyable live & in your long car drives than in your bedroom. I'd give it a 7/10 but place it on top of the other 7s for the fact that V was made exclusively for the fans.
Ps. I'm sad 'Sex City' wasn't included.
8 Say Somethings.:
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We have different opinions on this album as I think it's the years best, but I'm happy you gave it a number higher than 6 out of 10. I still think you may grow to love it at an 8 out of 10 level with more listens though. ;)
It's a brilliantine but I had very high expectations, hope it grows more on me! <3
same here...
can you spot the pheonix influence?
good album though. so high is the highlight
i wonder if NYPC will have a truly great comeback. Copycat
Can't believe they left out Sex City!!
^^ I Know :(
yep. A SOLID 10.
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