Search - Lumen :: Man Felt an Iron Hand

Awful title; lovely album

04/05/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not generally a fan of post-rock, by which Lumen could most easily be categorized, but I dig this album. Don't be fooled by the pointlessly pretentious title: the music is well-crafted and thoughtful, with enough pop nostalgia to result in some really beautiful melodies, and enough self-consciousness to provide a sense of the quietly grand."

So good

04/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i have no qualms about calling this the best record i've heard in years. i put it on just as the sun was setting and allowed myself to be transported... beautiful guitar!!! phil"

These Guys Rock Like Kiss (only slower)

04/16/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw Lumen at a sold-out show in New Haven on their Northeast tour, and they were amazing. It takes a really ballsy band to make the accordion a serious player, and this album proves that the instrument is still cool. Buy this album!"