Search - Craig Wedren, Nathan Larson :: First Love Last Rites

An All-Star Cast Makes This Album Something To Listen To

12/21/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"After over 10 years on the music scene, Shudder to Think actually join forces with the likes of Billy Corgan, Jeff Buckley, Liz Phair and John Doe. Pure pop tunes that at times take me back to the 60's age of pop. Almost all of the songs are beautifully crafted. Only thing is, this cd clocks in at about 35 minutes or so."

STT goes back to move forward-

09/17/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I loved this - I've always liked Shudder To Think a lot, but never thought they quite pulled off expressing themselves completely on a record. These songs are completely varied in style, but the underlying essence is all STT, right down to their wicked lyrics. I also was pleased that the guest vocalists are not all people whose bands I really care for, but I really enjoyed them here. "Erecting A Movie Star" rams itself into my brain every time I put this on - it's an awesome power-pop song, and Liz Phair sounds great backed by the STT vocals. "Day Ditty" with Angela McClusky is lovely, that one guy really does sound just like Neil Diamond, John Doe is the king of heartbreak and twang, and Jeff Buckley is straight from the soul. The styles of music they borrowed from are all favorites of mine, but it doesn't sound like rehashed 50's hit parade - the stylings are all STT."