Crowded House - Temple of Low Men
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Free Music Review: One of the greatest pop albums
Hit: 5 Stars
I may be only reiterating what most reviewers of this album have already said, but this album truly is a "masterpiece"--that word is often overused and abused but the album deserves it. The production is sparse but meticulously arranged--there's a lot of subtle interplay among the band members, with Nick Seymour's bass poking out of the texture at just the right moment to complement Neil Finn's tight guitar work. The band is tastefully augmented by Mellotron and Hammond keyboards. The supremely gorgeous "Into Temptation" may be one of the greatest pop ballads ever written, certainly on par with McCartney's "Yesterday." "Better Be Home Soon" isn't far behind. The pretty and captivating songs "I Feel Posessed" and "Love This Life" are also among the band's finest. Unlike their other albums, which are great, TOLM is succinct and trimmed of any fat. Simply a marvelous album.Free Music Review: Neil Finn's most soulful album
Hit: 5 Stars
Everyone goes on and on about Neil Finn's songwriting skills and it's true -- he's up there with Lennon and McCartney, Difford and Tilbrook, Andy Partridge, etc. as far as being a genius popmeister. But "Temple" means so much more within his personal musical pantheon: it's when he finally shook off his brother Tim's shadow once and for all; it's a brutally honest view of marital problems and personal redemption; he's never duplicated the greatness of these songs, both lyrically and melodically; it has some of his best vocals and guitar work; and finally...it just bowls you over with its pure, unadulterated heart. I can't think of any other album, save possibly "Blue" and "Hejira" by Joni Mitchell or the Beatles' "Rubber Soul," that has hit me so squarely and profoundly on both an emotional and spiritual level. It's that great. If you've never heard it, do yourself a favor and BUY IT NOW.Free Music Review: Fantastic songwriting and execution
Hit: 5 Stars
This must really be not only a pinnacle of Crowded House's output, but a classic of the 80's pop and rock genre. This album is more mature and expressive than the debut, and more consistent than the follow-up Woodface. "Darker" is perhaps another good term to use, but perhaps this is because the album was not produced with pure commercialism in mind, and the songs do not remind us of advertising jingles. Anyhow, the combination of thoughtful and thought provoking lyricism, together with excellent performance and production, makes this a winner. No reservations here - go and get it.If you're new to Crowded House, then this is probably the album to get first, but really, any of their albums will impress, especially the debut "Crowded House", and the follow-up "Woodface".
Free Music Review: Dark and Bittersweet
Hit: 5 Stars
Listeners who thought Crowded House would follow up their eponymous release with something as light and poppy as "Something So Strong" were not prepared for the strong, brooding tracks from Temple of Low Men. This is a relentlessly dark album from the opening strains of "I Feel Possessed" to the weary closing plea of "Better Be Home Soon." The stunner "Into Temptation" sets the tone as strings give way to gentle brushwork by drummer Paul Hester. Neil Finn crafts a simple acoustic melody that aches with both beauty and sadness. The word "Beatlesque" keeps popping up in Crowded House reviews like a unruly cowlick on class picture day. Temple of Low Men proves that Neil Finn and company don't need to be compared, they need to be heard.Free Music Review: Essential. Perfect.
Hit: 5 Stars
What can I possibly say about this CD that hasn't been written here already? Widely panned when it was first released (probably by those who were LOOKING for a reason to perpetuate the "sophomore curse" myth), it's considered by most Crowded House fans to be the band's finest moment.And it is. It's a brilliant musical statement. Enormously entertaining. Neil Finn is absolutely at the top of his game here, and proves once more (as if we need further evidence) that the Finn brothers are every bit the equal of any other songwriters in popular music (and yes, I'm including the Everly Brothers, Lennon/McCartney and "Bjorn and Benny).
Do I exaggerate? Absolutely not. I cannot overestimate the power and beauty of this recording. Get it and see for yourself.