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Romanticism For The 21st Century

Whorehey | New York | 07/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been absolutely head over heels for this band ever since their very inception 'til the bittersweet end. I just felt I should say a little something more than "Jesus Lizard clone". True, it's evident the band had a distinct influence on them, but one can't ignore The Birthday Party tinges (Think Mutiny/Bad Seeds EP/early Nick Cave) or for a bit of a stretch, Glenn Danzig. However, like any great band, it's the way it's presented. It's the passionate delivery that separates Love Life from your by-the-numbers pseudo cover band. And while I miss them, dearly, I'm happy to hear Sean and Katrina continuing their strike on every heart that doesn't need mending, but rather indelible penance in their new outfit, The Celebration."

I thought Jesus Lizard broke up

Jeff Key | Chicago | 04/22/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I wish I could come up with a more interesting description, but every time I listen to this, I think of the Jesus Lizard. The woman's "singing" style is very David Yow-like. (I couldn't believe it was a woman; I assumed deranged man until reading the liner notes.) It's not only the singer -- the music is often similar to JL. Think slow JL with keyboards thrown in on some tracks. I'm usually very put-off with bands that sound like other bands, but not so in this case, as I doubt it was their intention. Worth a listen."