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School For The Dead - "The New You" cd (Rub Wrongways)
This is the second album from Henning Ohlenbusch's project, School
For The Dead, and the first to feature the full band. The sound here
varies from bouncy and catchy pop ("Photobooth Curtain"
and "Something's Taking Over") to middle-era Kinks-ish quirk
("Pick A Gripe" and "The Wichita Train Whistle Sings")
to lush country-ish ballads ("The Title Song" and "Candy
Cane") and more. But even with the many styles on the record,
everything flows together and works well. I can't really think of
too many bands to liken this to (the press kit offers a few suggestions,
but I disagree with them all), though the brighter songs remind me
a little of Winter Vacation, and the country-inspired songs come close
to Joe Pernice's ballads. I felt there were a few too many slower
songs on here (especially towards the end), but otherwise it's a very
nice record. MTQ=10/13
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