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Saturday 23 August 2008

Does my font look better now? Less overlap than before?

This is just a second post test.

The 16 songs on Clouds All Day are played with skill and taste, providing the listener with a great deal of enjoyment. Even though The Shambles sound is gleaned from several styles, Clouds All Day emerges as a work of originality.

Perhaps the one most salient element of these songs is the prevalence of minor chords. Tracks like the hazy "Colour Swirl", the folky "Rain", and the dense/intense "Brilliant" are 9 minutes of minor key magic, and "Brilliant" adds a dizzying vibe, with it's "down" chorus positively electrifying. The band's greatist strength, however, is it's versatility.

The best moment on the album is easily "Change", a song written by lead guitarist Kevin Donaker-Ring. This track is highlighted by Donaker-Ring's chunky guitar, great harmonies, and some of the most eerie "oohs" and "aahs" you'll ever hear.

...treating yourself to Clouds All day is a highly recommended venture.

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