The Mission UK - Sum and Substance
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Free Music Review: Lots of substance
Hit: 5 Stars
It's my favorite band so far. I own most of their albums.Largely accused of copying Led Zeppelin!!! Let's see things differently. When we learn a language, we have an accent. Mission is the language and John Paul Jones from Led Zepplin is the accent who worked Mission on a couple albums.
Mixing rock, dance and world music they surpassed Led Zeppelin on lyric's level only. The poetry is intense and emotional, a kind of "cannot live by myself but only throught you my love".
Love their ancient egypt and mid-orient beat. Love when the guitar get lost in a loop. Hate the song "Sour pussy" which is not a style for Mission. I am sure I would love it if it was sang by the Cure.
As they say, let's do this all again
Free Music Review: Only a few good songs
Hit: 2 Stars
I only found about 4 good songs in this album (the first three and the last one). Mission was in those "Customers who bought this also bought" lists. Sadly I took a chance on Sum & Substance. It just sounded like a weird mixture of Simple Minds, Bon Jovi and U2, the chords are very 'pop', I got tired of it fast. They're not bad, just not for me.Free Music Review: The Mission Rock!
Hit: 5 Stars
As I looked through my old cassette collection I pulled out Carved in Sand and popped it into my car stereo and cranked the volume. And I had to have more of Wayne's silky vocals. Hence I purchased Sum and Substance. Wow! I still think The Mission rock, 15 years after I fist listened to them which truly shows what a great talent the Band are. The Beyond the Pale remix is utterly fantastic. This is the best hits cd I'd recommend to anyone who wants to get to know The Mission or for long time fans. Kudo's to the Mission, and thank you for your great music.Free Music Review: Five stars just ain't enough
Hit: 5 Stars
One of the best compilation albums of all time - but then what can you expect from the best band since Led Zeppelin?Kicking off with the mighty Wasteland, the album covers the full spectrum of The Mission's work, including the breathtaking Butterfly On A Wheel and Deliverance, from Carved In Sand.
It is only when you hear track after classic track coming at you that you realize just how strong this band really are. Wayne is a superb lyricist, drawing on everything from Arthurian mythology to important social issues, as in the child abuse song, Amelia.
Just scanning the Amazon readers' reviews gives you some sense of the quality of this album. While I may have a slight bias, coming from Leeds in England, the fact that other fans from all over the world are equally blown away, speaks for itself.
Utterly beautiful album.
Free Music Review: Salad Haze
Hit: 4 Stars
This reales is a fairly good representation of their work witha few glaring mistakes. Overall, most of the tracks are outstanding for the long suffering fans. The foremost Missionaires must admit that the "Sour Puss" track has no bussines on this album or anyone else's. The other new release track is thankfully in stark contrast to it. "Afterglow" (an improved version from its orignal)is something I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF. Sum and Substance lacks important early material from releases such as The First Chapater, I, II, III or V. "Island in a Stream"'s, "Serpent's Kiss"'s, and "ForeverMore"'s omission is unforgiveable and fails to fully give a complete picture of the The Mission's depth and talent. No Greatest Hits album can please everyone, but the group should seriosly reconsider their overall selection for this one. "Beyond the Pale", "Wasteland", "Deliverance", and "Never Again" are some of their best works, but undoubteldy not all. This is not a waste to purchase but it lacks the Great Picture that it could be and should be. This band offers much more. I have enjoyed Sum And Substance though I may just Edit out "Sour Puss." ---with Hope for Always
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