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Roll on, Mercedes

hyperborean_45 | 11/24/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Moist's third album reveals an obvious truth right away - the band has embraced its mellow side. However, unlike the rip-your-face-off rockers and soft acoustic ballads of the previous up-and-down album, Creature, the sound of Mercedes Five And Dime is much more consistent. The softer songs still have a hint of intensity to them, while the rockers remain rockers without stepping into hard rock territory.Two of the best tracks, "Mike Hammer" and "Liberation", are not on the U.S. version, but a revamped, Y2K version of their 1994 breakthrough song "Push" is included. Still, their love for one-word song titles notwithstanding, one might be surprised that this album is actually a Moist album. It explores new and interesting territory, and it does so with flair and creativity.My only complaints are twofold. One, all too often it sounds like the band found a rhythm that worked and stuck with it throughout most of the album. Two, and this is minor, after listening to albums like Silver and Creature, one sometimes wishes Mercedes would blow up the speakers once in a while. If I could give this album 3.5 stars, I would. Until that is possible, I'll pool my half star with the half star that other 3.5 reviewer gave and make this a 4-star review."

Moist is awesome

Amy | USA | 06/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album rocks. From the good melody of breathe to the great guitar on push. This album rocks. I think it's one of the best they have put out. They have matured and it is certainly audible in this album."