Various Artists

Catch and Release (Soundtrack)

2007-02-12

Something otherworld about this album…a psychological aura, not explosive or violent, that just floats dreamily along at the edge of anticipation…succumbing to a force that is melodically ambiguous, a darker shade of gray. Even the lighter stuff, 4-Mornings Eleven by The Magic Numbers –popfolkabilly? -- and the poppy 6-Electrified and Ripe by Steve Durand have an edgy weirdness like the whole crazy place carved out by this album is about to escape by dissolving within itself. And then, at 11-These Three Sins (Gomez) the album turns a corner, but its hard to tell if it escapes the centrifugal force of the psychic curve. Something tells me this music should be depressing, but, instead, it’s intriguing, not hopeful, but expectant and moody. A cool invitation to see the movie, find out how close the soundtrack comes to painting the picture absent the paint. - Mostly

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 01/2013

    WILLAMENA
    Lost in the Shadows

  • reviewed 04/2010

    DRIVE BY TRUCKERS
    THE BIG TO DO

  • reviewed 09/2011

    PATTI SMITH
    OUTSIDE SOCIETY

  • reviewed 07/2006

    THE LONG WINTERS
    Putting the Days to Bed

  • reviewed 09/2008

    Mason Proper
    - Olly Oxen Free

  • reviewed 10/2006

    THE DECEMBERISTS
    The Crane Wife

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.