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  Travis,
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>From: "Bjorn Blomquist" <bjorn.blomquist@mbox301.swipnet.se>
>To: "Midnight Oilers" <Powderworks@cs.colorado.edu>
>Subject: [Powderworks] The new songs
>Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 13:07:30 +0100
>
>I finally was able to hear the two songs at theoils.net yesterday. Only 
>once so far though.
>
>I think "Golden age" is the stronger of them. Maybe it's because I had 
>heard it before, but I think it is more catchy. The guitar hook (riff, lick 
>whatever) is similar to the one in "Forgotten years". Also, the whole song 
>is in the style of "Spirit of the Age" from the last album. The word "age" 
>in both of them...
>
>I agree with those who said that "Too much sunshine" sounds like 'Head 
>Injuries', at least the intro is in the same style as "No reaction" or "No 
>time for games". I've only heard the song once, but I still remember the 
>chorus melody. A good thing? I don't know, I'm afraid it means that the 
>song is too simple then and that it won't last that long. The chorus just 
>repeated the title phrase a few times and that was also the case with many 
>songs on 'Breathe' and 'Redneck Wonderland', and "Last of the diggers". Is 
>that a sign of lack of inspiration, lack of musical ideas? This kind of 
>"phenomenon" seems common at the end of other bands' careers as well, so no 
>offense to the Oils.
>
>I like both of these songs, and the ones I've heard earlier as well. Good 
>production, thanks to Warne Livesey we hear a sound that dates back to 
>'DAD' and 'BSM' (and Head Injuries!). At least that's what I hear. 
>Unfortunately, the sound quality wasn't good when I listened to the files. 
>It's the connection of my parents' computer I guess.
>
>Looking forward to hear the new album! Sounds like the guys are finally 
>getting it right.
>
>/Bjorn
>
>PS. I listened to 'Breathe' a few days ago and made the decision: it is 
>better than 'RW'. At least more enjoyable to listen to. When I last heard 
>RW it mostly left me cold.
>
>




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