Blind Melon - For My Friends
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Free Music Review: A solid album. Enjoyable all the way through.
Hit: 5 Stars
I wasn't a fan of Blind Melon in the 90's. I liked their catchy, poppy, "No Rain", but never gave either album a listen.
Their sound is something I now appreciate. From the cover you see something that looks like it should belong on the sleeve of a 12"vinyl rather than behind the plastic of a CD case. You could degrade the sound quality and pass them off as an early 70's band to someone who has never heard of Blind Melon.
It is this timeless type of sound which has made this CD one of my favorites. I can now see why I missed them back in the 90's with all the grunge rock that the Houston radio station hasn't stopped playing since then.
Blind Melon is a bit folkier than what you expect from most rock today and back then. You won't find them screaming to violent overdriven guitars. However you can definetely jam out and sing along to this album.
Most noteably is that there isn't a bad song on the whole album. Not even one! Every song rocks! The closest they come to a mellow song is on the last song , Cheetum Street, which is a great song. The girl singing backup is a dead ringer for Stevie Nicks, further strengthing my conviction that Blind Melon is actually an escaped band from a time before mine. If you like rock music, you need this album.
Free Music Review: Love that I have for my friends
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of those albums that you have to have. I was fortunate enough to meet Brad Smith the bassist for the Melons. While on tour I taught him a tennis lesson. Hes pretty good too. Anyway, afterwards he put me and my buddy on "the list" we got to see the melons in Boise Idaho. Needless to say they rocked. I had to get their album and I wasnt dissapointed indeed from start to finish, this is a classic jam band album. Travis Warren by the way is one of the best lead singers ive ever witnessed in real life. I could not believe his voice was able to carry that pitch for so long. For those who say, hes trying too hard. Not at all that is how he actually sounds for hours. My God they were impressive. Back to the review, from start to finish this is a great album you have to hear to really appriciate. I was a fan back in the day but I cant stop listening to the album the second song is definatly my favorite, makes me think of that girl, that youve had, but now has gone away. Makes me emotional everytime I listen to it. Get the album, Blind Melon is back finally and I hope for the long haul.Free Music Review: Head not the nay-sayers
Hit: 5 Stars
Ignore the negative comments. The current line-up is not trying to cash in on anything or anyone. They are simply continuing the message. It's been 12 years and the loss of of a great talent, but they have gained a new talent who was raised on Shannon's beauty. It's no surprise that people learn from and in some ways mimic their mentors. That is what makes this reunion work so well. Travis can sing the old tunes great and the new tunes have the same feel good vibe that Blind Melon has always given off. If you see them live in their current state it's a truly magical experience and you could swear Shannon's soul is bouncing all around the venue. That is what it's about, not money. The embarrassment is that there are Blind Melon fans who can be so close minded they are unable to see the good in this. You don't have to like it, but don't talk so harshly about it just because you have the misfortune of not getting it. Simply say you don't feel the magic anymore. Just because you heart has grown up doesn't mean Blind Melon has done anything to tarnish their credibility or Shannon's honor.Free Music Review: The simple pleasure that is blind melon
Hit: 5 Stars
Words cant really describe how fantastic this band is live, but it's pretty damn amazing. Everyone is always saying how Travis will never be a shannon, but one thing ive noticed is, Shannon's voice translated better on the recordings, but when I saw him live it was never as prominent. With travis, I dont think he comes over quite as great on the record as he does live. In concert he was incredible, truly has a live voice. This is way off track, but anyhow, I love this album. The only track I have a slight problem with is "wishing well" oddly enough. This is the one they pick for the single yet it's my least favorite. It's the only song on the album that I really find the lyrics cliche and generic, every other track o the CD is amazing and I couldnt be happier to own this album. Welcome back boys, you really brought it!!Free Music Review: perfect timing
Hit: 5 Stars
I have not bought the album yet (I can't wait to) but I saw them perform live last night and they were absolutely amazing. In this dreadful era of crap music, it was a sigh of relief on my part, to see these guys back. And, add to it a lead singer of amazing timeless sound and ability (check out his own material on his myspace) His songs felt like home to my soul on first listen, not because he may sound like Shannon, but that he has that quality of being a shining light straight from his soul out his lips. His presence is soothing. Let's just say, myself, a super Shannon fan, did not for one minute in the show wish he was back to sings these songs on this night, only happy that his and his band's music is living on and living well.