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Post by poetress on Aug 21, 2010 17:52:29 GMT
^pfff. I must have been typing mine when you posted cos it wasn't there when I logged on!! *reads post* *exalts Pete for typing skills* I hadn't even found the album review yet - just read the main article and stopped there I love that interview poetress x
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Post by peteur on Aug 21, 2010 18:23:13 GMT
^hahaha thank you for exaltation- was not easy to type due to my fragile state today following last nights shinnanigans
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Post by chelikans on Aug 21, 2010 20:33:49 GMT
Loving the interview and the review. It was about time Steve got his say in the matter.
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Post by zee on Aug 22, 2010 10:21:46 GMT
That was really interesting to read. Thanks a lot, Pete *exalts* A review on Sonic Shocks"Love Amongst Ruin is the brain child of Steve Hewitt, drummer and songwriter in the multi-million selling Placebo. As Love Amongst Ruin's front man, he takes the lead for the first time in what has already been described as "one of the most explosive live bands to come in 2010"
So, with such a background of musical achievement surrounding the Love Amongst Ruin project, it stands to reason why expectations would be so very high. They suggest a sound akin to that of QOTSA, Foo Fighters, Metallica and a handful of other lords of the rock genre. With that in mind, I was incredibly keen to get my teeth firmly sunk into this debut album.
When the opening riff to ‘So Sad (fade)’ entered (which is set to be the lead single for this album) I was actually quite taken back. It was dirty, heavy and full of crunch. The chorus lines are very promising and catchy, with Stone Roses (90’s Britpop style) production, with sweet and tonal guitars tracking melodic vocal phrases. For a first insight to this band, I was already very excited about the rest of the album.
‘Heaven & Hell’ (not the Dio/Black Sabbath reference) proved to be a more atmospheric song; combining futuristic elements and soundscapes as yet not showcased by Love Amongst Ruin until this point. You could be mistaken for thinking this is a Radiohead track, perhaps intertwining elements of Tears For Fears (Mad World), which was really pleasing and refreshing to hear.
As I was listening, I began to think of the bands over time whose drummer has formed a project which has gone on to turn heads and become quite a landmark; perhaps Love Amongst Ruin might be the next act to do just this.
In contrast to previous songs, ‘Blood & Earth’ takes no prisoners, as vocals are introduced through a megaphone-style effect, before group vocals shout ‘I’ve gotta run just to get away’ arrive and repeat until the second verse enters. As the lead guitar pops it head out from the darkness, a collection of licks and riffs give the track continued pace and attitude. At this point, I am really beginning to feel the QOTSA influence and full credit to the band for creating some new songs in this vain.
What you get with this album is a journey through the last twenty years of the most mature and classy music on offer; interpreted and arranged with the unique delivery of Love Amongst Ruin. Perhaps most interestingly for Placebo fans, you won’t find any tracks here that sound too familiar and in all honesty, that is perfect. Don’t be mistaken for thinking this is a Placebo album, because it stands up on its own two feet as being a genuinely great piece of work. I am impressed with Steve Hewitt for creating such an album.
9/10 Review by Zorrosonicshocks.com/LOVE-AMONGST-RUIN-Debut-Album.php
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Post by rougevelvet on Aug 22, 2010 12:45:00 GMT
Thanks Peteur and Zee!
Definitely interesting to read. ...what is also interesting is that the more keenly trained fan eyes are beginning to see in public what was kept behind doors for so long. Shame.
I love putting this album on, like Steve says, it's rock and heavier. It's so cathartic to sing along to.
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Post by stellar on Aug 22, 2010 14:25:29 GMT
Definitely interesting to read. ...what is also interesting is that the more keenly trained fan eyes are beginning to see in public what was kept behind doors for so long. Shame. It is a shame. And in reality, I expect most bands are pretty much the same - let's face it, you spend far too much of your life working with a very small group of people and it will not all be rosy. What bugs me is the amount of spin involved. I'd rather be told nothing or the barefaced truth, than be expected to buy into an illusion. I'm glad that Steve finally has a chance to put his side - and I'm kind of relieved to see he's sticking to the 'musical' rather than 'personal' differences for the most part so far. The other two sank pretty low, on occasion, when saying their piece, in my opinion.
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Post by peteur on Aug 22, 2010 14:33:22 GMT
^absolutely Jen.... and maybe one day soon then the truth will be allowed to be spoken (once the legalities are sorted out)..... the world deserves to know the truth...and the truths gonna find you!!!!!!!
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Post by stellar on Aug 22, 2010 14:35:20 GMT
If he ever gets the time, Steve has material for a cracking book I reckon.
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Post by ilovemusic on Aug 26, 2010 15:22:53 GMT
I love these guys....such a great live show. Saw them at the Scala and that other cool band Deeds of the Nameless supported them...awesome! remembering seeing a review about the show...when is so sad out?? im heading down to the Underwold in Camden on 11th sept to see Deeds of the Nameless headline...cant wait!
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Post by zvezda on Aug 26, 2010 15:27:43 GMT
^ I've answered your question in the Spam thread (hint: we generally only post the same thing once, in one thread - I hope that makes sense!)And welcome to the forum once again - I hope you have fun on here x
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Post by stellar on Aug 27, 2010 17:33:23 GMT
Kerrang Album Review Aug 28 2010
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Post by zvezda on Aug 27, 2010 17:43:40 GMT
Interesting - considering Steve was part of the writing team in Placebo (even though this isn't generally acknowledged), it's not surprising that echoes remain. But it's also good to hear that they are seen to be making their own mark - cos that exactly what they *are* doing. I obviously haven't heard Love Song yet, but I'm guessing the reviewer didn't like it more because it's not within the mag's genre than anything else - I am really looking forward to hearing it, especially knowing he wrote it for his wife - how LARvely <3
(edited for spelling)
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Post by Is on Aug 27, 2010 20:58:53 GMT
maybe i'm dense, but i for one do not think anything that i've heard sounds remotely like Hewitt's prior 'engagement' - that being said, i wish LAR much success and hope all parties move on and upward and don't wallow in the past (even if i spend way too much time there myself ) - i know there's another side to the story and i know it's ugly but i will try try try to focus on the music when the shit hits the fan
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Post by jeremy on Aug 28, 2010 10:34:33 GMT
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Post by stellar on Aug 28, 2010 10:57:13 GMT
Shame the Kerrang review wasn't as good as this one.
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