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I bought this album several years ago, and just sent one to a friend. This is a wonderful album from start to finish- one of those where you never have to press the skip button on your CD player. Every song has its own unique character and melody, but somehow they all tie in together to tell a story. The musicianship is top-notch and there is no evidence of anything overtly electronic to ruin the mood of good old fashioned rock.
I haven't bought his subsequent albums for fear that they just won't be as good as "Music...."- how can they?
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Honestly, the singer-songwriter artists are something I have to be in the right mood for. I find a lot of those of today to be kind of bland and typical, with a few who stand out. One that does stand out to me, fortunately, is Pete Yorn. He adds some kind of rhythmic flavor to his songs as well as the down-to-earth instrumentation, as well as the fact that his songs are all catchy and melodic, totally memorable. He's an interesting songwriter, as well.
The album does bring me good memories of back in my freshman year of high school, when the album was sort of getting its push. I heard it at a store I went to frequently (I basically lived there, even as the window shopper I was then), and was blown away by most of it. The melodies are beautiful and the songs are well-crafted pop tunes. I really like the beginning track "Life on a Chain," as well as most of the songs, really. "Just Another" kind of has both a happy and sad feeling. Songs like "Black," the U2-like "For Nancy" (the album's biggest hit) and "Murray" up the ante a little bit, with more of the quirky distortion in the mix. My favorite track is probably "Sense," but there's nothing quite like a chorus of "Is something wrong with me?" being its first line. That grabs the listener's attention. There are 14 songs and one hidden track, and there's no filler here.
I haven't heard his new record yet, but I really like this one, and even Day I Forgot to a lesser extent. It is usually pretty nicely priced and the music stands out well, so I recommend this.
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This music transcends its genre. My husband listens to Pete Yorn, and I was converted when I felt myself being spiritually moved. Don't worry, he can rock out too. Whatever your mood, this CD is a great choice.
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i took a chance this cd...it was ok the first time, better the second and magnetic after the third. simply the best artist and talent no one knows about. someday i like to see him live, but i cannot take any of my friends , because they never heard of him. thats ok...i like to keep some things to myself, i will attend solo.
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I first heard Pete live as an opening act and even as he had to fix his amp himself because he couldn't afford roadies I knew it was magic. Every song on this album tells a diffrent story in a beautiful voice and catches me in a diffrent way- there isn't a single one I don't like. "Caus it already is (For Nancy)" however has always been my favorite.
If you like good rock and can appreciate something that plays on the softer side at times definately pick this and his other works up.
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