Jello Biafra & The Melvins - Never Breathe What You Can't See
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Free Music Notes for Never Breathe What You Can't See
Free Music Review: Best Since DK?
Hit: 5 Stars
I got turned on to DK in the late 80's, and never got to see them live, but they've always been my favorite punk band. I didn't get into Lard much, and lost touch with Biafra's output since then. I love the Melvyns, though, so I got this - it completely rocks.
It sounds more like Biafra's album than the Melvyns, but the Melvyn's are so muscular (Rutmanis on bass has been and continues to be a huge addition to the band) that they really bring the songs to a very high quality level, and Biafra's vocals are to Punk what Easy E's were to RAP.
Great album.
Free Music Review: Surprisingly Good
Hit: 5 Stars
This album caught me by surprise. I've always liked Biafra's work, and had a bit of interest in the Melvins, but never expected something like this to work so well.
Both work really well together, the lyrics compliment the sound better than any of these collaborations (well, maybe besides his album with Mojo Nixon) they are hilarious, strange, and disturbing, and usually on target.
I just never really expected Biafra to be a part of another really great studio album.
Free Music Review: One of the best "Jello Biafa and..." discs
Hit: 4 Stars
First let me say, I've been a fan of Jello Biafra's music starting with the Dead Kennedys, loved most of his 'Jello Biafra and ...' one-off discs, and really dug most of Lard (being also a Ministry fan).
Jello Biafa and the Melvins' "Never Breath What You Can't See" is probably tied for my favorite 'Jello Biafa and...' disc, along with EP Jello Biafra and D.O.A.'s "Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors". I wasn't a huge Melvins fan (more due to lack of exposure to them than outright dislike) but after listening to "Never Breath...", I'll definitely be checking out more of their catalog. The combo of the Melvins and Jello on several songs evoke a bit of the Dead Kennedys best disc "Frankenchrist".
"Plethysmograph" has quickly become probably my favorite post-DK Jello song. . "Yuppie Caddillac" seems like an updated nod to the DK song "Winnebego Warrior". I also liked "McGruff..." and "Enchanted Thoughtfist". The other songs are pretty standard Jello rant tunes, but they rise above the stuff on the other 'Jello and...' discs because of the Melvins' playing.
My only real complaint - and its minor - is that the song topics focus a ~bit~ much on Islam/9-11 stuff, though its not too surprising given the times.
If you're a Jello fan, I highly recommend this disc.
Free Music Review: Great collaboration
Hit: 4 Stars
If you like both the Melvins and Jello Biafra, you have probably already bought this. It leans heavily toward being a Jello Biafra release, though. I bought it thinking that it would sound like what you'd expect if the Melvins wrote a bunch of songs and had Jello sing. Instead, you get a lot of songs that had the music written either in part or wholly by Jello. Not to say that that's a bad thing, far from it, but it took me by surprise. It certainly gave me more respect for Jello's musical aptitude. If you think "heavier version of the Dead Kennedys" you'll be pretty close. There are some obvious Buzz riffs in there, though.
I like both of these bands a lot, so four stars from me. If you're expecting a new Melvins CD, you may be a little disappointed with this. If you can't stand Jello's left-wing politics, you might be a little turned-off as well. But look past these faults and you've got a great CD.
Free Music Review: hmmmm, well it's been almost 30 years
Hit: 4 Stars
wow, it's been almost 30 years since fresh fruit, and jello still has it. or is holding on to it. he's still a great lyricist and I respect him a lot. I will pick up anything he puts out, because I know it will be better than most of everything else. BUT, this is not the sky is falling and it is not Lard. it's not DK, it's not even missing neighbors, BUT it IS still jello so if you love him, you'll love this, if not, not! honestly, I don't know the melvins, but this album is loud and tough and relevant. buy it, it's only 8 songs.
If you're new to jello (somehow), then this is the order you go:
1plastic surgery disasters 2frankenchrist 3 fresh fruit 4 give me convenience 5last temptation of reid 6power of lard or 70's rock must die 7last scream of the missing neighbors 8melvins 9bedtime for democracy
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