"Out of Focus' first album does an interesting take on jazz- and blues-inflected progressive rock, with a peculiar German twist on music similar to British prog like Traffic, Jethro Tull, and Gravy Train. The crack rhythm section propels the music along on repetitive but unusual funk grooves over which guitar, organ, and flute riff and take turns soloing. Though more song-oriented than later efforts by the group, there are plenty of long instrumental passages with some classic heavy psychedelic guitar burn-up as well as chunky organ chords and airy flute flights to give the music plenty of texture. Moran Neumuller's gruff voice and awkward English may turn off some listeners, though the dark humor of his lyrics on tracks like "God Save the Queen, Cried Jesus" show a group who's political without getting stuck in the rut of their own dogma. For many bands, a record as good as Wake Up would be a worthy culmination of effort, though with Out of Focus it was only their launch pad as they continued onward and outward with even better subsequent releases." (allmusic) _________________ "And can’t you see you’re in on it?
You were born though you need not
And is that not some cause
For worship, being born among these trees?"
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I'm listening to the Her OST. Incredible, stands up by itself without the movie. My initial reaction is that this is Arcade Fire's best album since their debut.
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You've just made me discover my new favorite album cover of all time, and it's not even a joke. Thanks! I'm going to listen to that for sure :shock:
lol 🤣 Yeah, they've got some funny covers. _________________ "And can’t you see you’re in on it?
You were born though you need not
And is that not some cause
For worship, being born among these trees?"
It's the summer of 2010 in San Francisco, I look to the left and see you standing there. The sun is setting on the side of your face lighting up your dark brown hair. We are both standing on the coast, the waves lightly hitting the smooth rocks and we absorb the late summer sun; we take deep breaths which almost feel as if we inhale the atmosphere, and in our minds we wish that this day could be infinite.
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