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Under The Pretense of Present Tense
Engine Down
Under The Pretense of Present Tense
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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Imagine it: the Mediterranean circa 1500 B.C., when Crete flourished in culture and life. The famous bull-jumpers performed their dangerous sport in utter bliss with no worries of death as the town square bustled with dail...  more »

     
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All Artists: Engine Down
Title: Under The Pretense of Present Tense
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Lovitt Records
Original Release Date: 2/15/1999
Release Date: 2/15/1999
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 711574421428

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Imagine it: the Mediterranean circa 1500 B.C., when Crete flourished in culture and life. The famous bull-jumpers performed their dangerous sport in utter bliss with no worries of death as the town square bustled with daily activity. At that time, it seemed like a utopia. And as this image floats by, Engine Down's music is the perfect soundtrack. This is music that transcends the toils of everyday life in our modern age, travelling through time and touching the rawest of human emotions. Explosive bursts of energy, lush guitars along with vibraphone and cello make this release stand alone as a formal digitally encrypted introduction to the innovative musical force known as Engine Down.
 

CD Reviews

OH MY GOD!!! THIS IS SO GOOD, MY EARS ARE EXPLODING!!!!!
04/15/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is, simply put, an acoustic masterpiece. Carefully positioned, driven guitars alternate with intricate harmonies to produce a sound quite unlike many of today's post-hardcore releases. The polyrhythmic drums and meandering bass serve as a foundation to dual guitars. However, Engine Down seeks to expand their musical parameters by incorporating various elements of the vibraphone and the cello. All in all, a stunning debut."
Amazing
Bernard A. Fox | 03/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just got this CD and I only have one word, amazing"