At the DriveIn - Acrobatic Tenement (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Alive and kicking

Noah Smith | Hood River, OR USA | 11/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"if you ask me, this album is their best. i have heard all thier other stuff (including relationship) but none of it seems to capture the live experience that is at the drive-in. apparently they aren't too fond of this record, and they recorded it while drunk and stoned, but i think that is maybe why it is so good. it's crazy, energetic, creative, inspiring, and totally original."

Minimalistic,Elegant,Simple,Beautiful

G. Barrett | FL | 09/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"All the songs this CD encompasses have a true identity; this gives them a surreal power, specially when you account for the low recording budget. This low-budget production-feel also gives the CD an endearing charm to the band; who contended with all their hardships and made a gem of an album who has the most heart and passion that I've heard in a band of this genre.

If you just gives the songs a chance you will come to the conclusion that this is a perfect album (you can neither add nor subtract to the overall experience, to emerge with a better result)."

When music touched your soul

Wild Woman of BORNEO | new york | 07/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What has happened in todays world of musical bull-sh*t. Why cant a band come along and offer genuine intensity, poetic lyrics , and a lead singer whos voice echoes down from the heavens. ATDI combined rage, anger, love, emotion, raw talent beyond anything I had ever heard. Along with In Casino Out we see cedric hit pitches unbeknownst to mere mortals like ourselves (the audience). If you are a true music lover and can appreciate poetry, intensity and raw emotion/honesty combined with cedric's gift to captivate your soul through the gift of voice......i beg you buy, this album!"

Unbelieveable

Boon | Glasgow | 10/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Right. You think At The Drive-In, you're gonna be pointed towards Vaya or In/Casino/Out. Acrobatic is just as good as, if not better than both of these releases. Don't get me wrong, both Vaya and In/Casino/Out are outstanding, but Acrobatic Tenement is one of those albums that grabs hold and doesn't let go. Songs like Schaffino and Communication Drive-In are a lot more punk-edged than newer stuff, but they still have a sense of depth and a "hummablity" that much of today's music lacks. Cedric's trademark vocal style is intact, retaining the intensity of ATDI's other work. This may not be the perfect introduction to At The Drive-In for new converts, but for fans of the band this is a must have album."

I Don't Know What 'Emo' is, But I Like It!

Justin Summers | London, UK | 02/24/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"'Relationship of Command' was my first taste of ATD-I - I suppose there is a multitude of people that have to say that - so upon first listen of 'Acrobatic Tenement', I was left somewhat bemused. The vox are unmistakable, but the surrounding sound is leagues away from 'RoC'. This impressed me greatly, for I believe that a band should always be trying to evolve their sound - creating new scapes all the time. ATD-I's catalogue can lay claim to this ability. This album is absolutely fantastic. Whereas 'RoC' bludgeons you into submission, 'Acrobatic Tenement' sublimely reaches into your sub-conscience and pulls a few strings here and there. 'Embroglio', 'Communication Drive-In' and 'Initiation' will stick into your soul, like a hot knife through butter. 'Songs like 'Ticklish' and 'Schaffino' force you to take repeated listens, as this whole album does. The best albums are usually those that take a few listens. Give this record it's deserving concentration and you will be enlightened. ATD-I's premature dissolution is maybe a good thing, because it would be an incredible shame if they were to release sub-standard albums after their 'Acrobatic Tenement', 'RoC' and 'In Casino, Out' records - that's not to say they would, but look at JSBX and 'Plastic Fang'. ATD-I have left us with an incredible legacy which will only grow as more people discover their ground-breaking records. Sparta and Mars Volta are pretty good as well!"

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