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Odd , but good anyway

kicker cornelius | montgomery, al | 10/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"" I " by a.r. kane is , like most of their work quite unique but definitely odd! now, odd is not a bad thing...basically i heard many times from reviews. etc that they were a shoegazer band (like cocteau twins, my bloody valentine, slowdive...etc.) but when i heard this album i was puzzled. this sounds like a confused band that just do whatever style of music they want and add some possible noise or shimmery guitar at infrequent times...it took some time, but when you're bored, you will occupy yourself in some way and this album started to make sense. for example: " miles apart" sounds like a radio friendly pop song but once the chorus comes, tons of noisy guitar spirals throught he speakers. it sounds like an accident, but a good one at that...i may be making no sense, but regardless...buy this cd. ...the vocals sound a lot like arthur lee of love and if you like the above mentioned groups, you cant go wring...dont get discouraged if the music doesnt make sense..."

And I say

Stephanie Donnelly | Hollywood, CA. United States | 02/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The only problem with A.R. Kane is finding the right words to give them their due....for starters, I think of slinky echoes melting into guitar strum, bright angles and brave beauty. In short, a gorgeous, sexy and dreamy-fun album that will make your head spin a bit -- especially recommended for 4AD fans and those who love the likes of Ultra Vivid Scene, the wonderful Associates and other such great glammish wonders."