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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0809236193629 Format: Import Number Of Discs: 1 Release Date: November 13, 2007 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Stands out but doesn't accomplish enoughLimited but passionate debut from the alt-folksters might not have all the cathartic power and indie-might their acclaimed follow up possessed, but was a good start indicating the abrasive acoustic direction to expect. Too many songs just seem to embellish a simple chord progression to make the songwriting noteworthy, but these are one of those bands that thrive off of making simple transitions sound far more urgent and truthful then they ought. Rating:  - Pretty greatIf your reading this, you probably are wanting more after In The Aeroplane Over The Sea (and if your trying to figure out which one first, still find out, it might help you). The people who love In the Aeroplane Over The Sea, don't worry. That album will not become a distant memory. Their first album, though, is a lo-fi acoustic based classic. There's a bunch of differences that seperate the two albums (Neutral Milk Hotel only released two full length albums). So this album isn't ... Read More Rating: - Buy It!I'm only giving this one four stars because it isn't "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea," but you still need to own this album. Absolutely phenomenal. Jeff Mangum is amazing. Rating: - InterestingThe first thing I noticed about 'On Avery Island' was the fact that almost all the songs are buried under a thick layer of noise. However, once (if) one gets past that, there are some good songs beneath. The entire album has a strange, somewhat surreal feel to it; previous reviewers have described it quite well as 'carnivalesque'. Jeff Mangum, regardless of what one may think of him as a songwriter, is NOT a good singer. His voice takes a bit of getting used to. I don't mind it now, but at first it ... Read More Rating: - Not as powerful, but worth checking outI purchased On Avery Island after hearing and loving In an Aeroplane over the Sea. While On Avery Island doesn't measure up to the album from Neutral Milk Hotel that followed, I'm glad I got it and enjoy several tracks from it. |
