Circa Survive - Juturna
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Artist: Circa SurviveEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-04-19
Music Label: Equal Vision Records
Soundtracks:
- Holding Somone's Hair Back
- Act Appalled
- Wish Resign
- The Glorious Nosebleed
- In Fear and Faith
- The Great Golden Baby
- Stop The Car
- We're All Thieves
- Oh. Hello
- Always Getting What You Want
- Meet Me In Montauk
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Free Music Review: This changes everything!
Hit: 5 Stars
For those of you who don't know, the amazing Anthony Green, formerly of Saosin, delivers the powerful vocals for this band; he is joined by former members of the legendary Philly hardcore band This Day Forward and the California band Taken. Just as Anthony croons on "The Great Golden Baby", this album indeed changes everything! Circa Survive pumps out such an original, creative, and captivating sound, it will be shocking if they are not the next big thing that everyone tries to emulate (not that that would be a good thing). Anthony's vocals (and lyrics) are by far his best work EVER, which is amazing considering his already broad resume - every word he sings exudes passion. The interweaving guitar and bass lines are stunning, and the drumming is creative and energetic. Nothing seems forced or contrived on Juturna, unlike most of the music polluting the industry these days - it's completely organic and, well, almost perfect. With the exception of the last song ("Meet Me in Montauk"), there is not a weak spot anywhere on the album - every song is beautiful, compelling, and surprisingly fresh. As you listen to this album, you will find yourself immersed in a surreal world of passion and energy.
Song by song breakdown:
1. "Holding Someone's Hair Back"
Great opening track - it's one of the more energetic songs, and it brings you right into the surreal musical world of Circa Survive. The lyrics are pretty cool ("She's got the photos but no recollection; he's got the motive but no transportation").
2. "Act Appalled"
The most powerful song on the album. Anthony is at his best vocally and lyrically ("To fool them in, make it seem like you're in trouble. Make a sound, fake it enough... To make them drink, tell 'em that it's only water. No one leaves till we figure this out... Both we and our words are overproduced by influence"). It's amazing that he can sing so high and still sound so good.
3. "Wish Resign"
The opening guitar lines to this song are pretty cool - I get the image of dinosaurs fighting. I love the drum beats as well.
4. "The Glorious Nosebleed"
This track does not stand out much from the others, but it is still a beautiful song.
5. "In Fear and Faith"
There is something haunting about this song. The chorus soars with energy and then fades into a cool bass and drum groove before bursting into another chorus. So much passion in the vocals.
6. "The Great Golden Baby"
"Oh, now that I know, this changes everything." Right on, Anthony. I love the interweaving guitar lines at the end of this track.
7. "Stop the F*ckin' Car"
This song has some very cool drum beats. Steve starts with a creative snare and high-hat beat, then transitions to a neat tom part. It's so easy to get immersed in the song that you barely notice the transition to the next track.
8. "We're All Thieves"
Together with the previous song, this is an epic. The use of a repeated phrase ("her face is light and cocaine white") and a lyrical motif (spinning) from "Stop the F*ckin' Car" is very cool.
9. "Oh, Hello"
Another very energetic, passionate song. When Anthony belts out, "Didn't I, didn't I know you, didn't I know you?", it is so powerful.
10. "Always Getting What You Want"
One of the more mellow songs on the album, but still amazing like all the others. More great interweaving guitar lines.
11. "Meet Me in Montauk"
The only dud on the album - it's a weak, short acoustic song. Anthony sounds kind of like he's underwater at parts. Juturna could have done without this song. However, the hidden track is pretty cool.
Obviously, Circa Survive sounds nothing like any of the guy's previous projects, as this is something completely new. For those of you who think they are too mellow, go see their live show, and you will change your mind. I saw them Sunday night (04/24/2005) at the North Star in Philly with The Receiving End of Sirens and Marigold, and the energy was INSANE! I have never seen so much crowd interaction - Anthony spent much of the set on his knees at the end of the stage grabbing fan's hands, touching their heads, and leaning in to sing with them, while the rest of the band rocked out non-stop. Anthony even handed out strawberries to some fans before they started, and he crowd surfed while singing. And the coolest part was that all of them mingled with the crowd before and after their set. I met each of the guys and spoke with them for a few minutes, and they are some of the nicest, humblest people I've ever met.
Hands down one of the best bands (and best albums) out there right now in terms of energy and originality. This album is worth every penny.
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