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Wow, absolutely wonderful album. But why only 7 tracks?

Dirk Fenne | Dortmund | 11/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, I fully agree with Matthew. Best album since fabulous DECEMBER which is nearly impossible to get in these days. Maybe at ebay some day. It's very hard to find. I have all albums but one. I miss Mason's California lunchroom. But all the other 5 albums of For Against are very special. Very atmospheric songs, very emotional lyrics. Why are they so unknown? For me they seem to be the most unknown brilliant band of the world. Their music roots in the 80s. The typical Chameleons guitar sound, sometimes influenced by the Cure, the crystal clear voice of Jeffrey Runnings. Too bad, that amazon did not implant sound samples of this wonderful CD. And it will become scarce very soon. I will buy every CD of FA and hope they will release a lot more !!! Don't miss this band this time. Try it. The new album Coalesced really reminds me of DECEMBER. I can't tell you the best song, because I like the whole album but for me the title track has something special."

Best album since 'December'

M. Blake | Middletown, NY United States | 11/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Those of you who remember the icy, layered atmoshere of For Against's 1988 album 'December' should consider this album a triumphant return to form. The full-bodied yet gentle guitar work of Steven "Mave" Hinrichs overlays the driving rhythms of Runnings and Engelhard. After hearing this album I wonder why Runnings ever let anyone else play bass for this band besides himself. His rapid bass-lines are a perfect companion for Engelhard's full-sounding drumming. The songs are emotionally charged, and will carry the listener to another plane of sonic resonance. This is - in my opinion - their best work since the triumphant 'December.'
For those of you who don't know this band, I recommend them. If you like the atmospheric sounds of The Chameleons, The (early) Comsat Angels, The Kitchens of Distinction, or The Sound, you should definitely get this album. Their releases are quickly becoming scarce...so get it from Amazon while you still can!"