God Lives Underwater - Life in the SoCalled Space Age (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Rock/electronic mix with muscle

J. Rossi | Downers Grove, IL | 06/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard about GLU a couple of years ago when this album came out. The first time I heard it I was astounded. The music is a perfectly blended combination of Depeche Mode on 'roids, electronic beats and noises, and industrial guitar riffing. The Intro builds up and segues into "Rearranged," a powerful anthem that turns up the intensity. "The Rush is Loud" amd "Dress Rehearsal For Reproduction" follow in much the same vein as "Rearranged" with loud, powerful choruses. "Medicated to the One I Love" is a little too long, but it works for the first 5 minutes and the last 3 minutes. This album will appeal to fans of guitar-based rock and electronic music along the lines of Depeche Mode, KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward, and Gravity Kills. Recommended."

Upgraded Depeche Mode?

SiamSky (paulkorol@yahoo.com) | Moscow, Russia | 10/18/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this album shocked me. i've never heard about this band before i found their song on a [Tribute to Depeche Mode] album - and it was the best song on the album (except Smashing Pumpkins of course!!!) whole album is the same. sounds-rarities, electronic and live instruments fusion. vocals are not the best although. last three songs reminded me Depeche Mode melodies and atmosphere but it was MUCH MORE better and non-pop than old mainstreamful DM. progressive electronic/ex-grunge people should buy this."

GLU changes their sound a bit... for the better? I think so

el_abrotsky | Florida, USA | 02/19/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Their first two God Lives Underwater albums (self-titled and "Empty") are pretty interchangeable. Both capture a similar sound, tame it, master it, teach it to sit, fetch, roll over, and even do backflips through flaming hoops while whistling "The Star Spangled Banner". So why stick with the exact same formula for this, their third album? No reason. The Beatles didn't keep the same sound for more than a couple years at a time. Same goes for Led Zeppelin. Same for KMFDM. Same for XTC. Same for Blur. Same for my Uncle Jim's garage band that "could have made it if it wasn't for that whole corporate rock movement". Same for... ah, you get the point. The whole point is you do something, do it well, do it really well, do it perfect, and then move on. That's what GLU did here. They moved on. And it was quite a good call. They concentrate here more on electronic beats and their amazing vocals that are so good sometimes perhaps they're a bit too pretty. They steer away from guitars, which makes a lot of sense, because they were never really great guitarists anyway (I really don't think any industrial-related guitar player is worth a dime with the sole and shining exception of Guenter Shultz, formerly of KMFDM and currently of the very awesome Slick Idiot). What results is a cleaner, catchier, better album, satisfying the music nerds and the mainstream fans all at once. And the old-school fans can't feel too left out either really. In some songs, namely the very good "Alone Again", GLU still have their old sound intact. They toured on this album and, although I didn't see them personally, I've friends who did and they were very impressed (considering nobody but yours truly had any clue who they were), which basically says one thing: GLU is a damn good group poised to kick even more a**. NOW WHERE IS THE NEXT ALBUM!?(actually, I think I read somewhere that another is on the way, but I think it was postponed or something)"

Sweet

joshkxato@aol.com | atlanta | 09/20/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"this CD is definately quality, if not quite as good as empty. the 2 are hard to compare though, life in the so-called space age is almost a different style for them. i definately recommend this CD, its the best cd i've ever heard if i'm buzzing from random things. as for the guy who said "listen to STP or Metallica," you definately won't like this CD if u listen to just one set type of music. but if u have an appreciation for different types and a good taste of what's crap and not then you'll really like this CD, its different, very good. i like the guy's analogy to a swim on a breezy day; i'd agree. like others i'd give it 5 stars except there's a 20 minute segment at the end that's no fun to listen to. the other songs are 5-star quality tho"

Ahead of its time

mrgypsum | Boston, Ma USA | 08/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"That's what this is. This record is ahead of its time, for a band from the US that is. The rest of the word has already explored this area of music, most not as good as this record, but been there nonetheless. Without distraction from the review, let's just say that the music scene in the US has been stagnant ever since a little band by the name of Nirvana came by and showed us what music was all about.

Moving along - this album is a great listen. It's very honest - some of the lyrics really paint a detailed picture of losing yourself to drug addiction and loss. Medicated to the One I Love, for instance honestly states that heroin is very addictive but also very powerful. Alone Again is a rejection of being lonely. It's a very aggresive track, where the singer is simply lonely.

But the honest lyrics are one aspect of this record - the music is the other. The music is carefully crafted - almost polished in production. Some records can suffer from over-production, but it's in production that god lives underwater really shine. There are little tones and sounds that were put in during production that make the tracks. This isnt just a rock record - this is a new way to make music. God Lives Underwater are building on their influences. They are making a new sound.

It's appaling at how overlooked this album is. Some even give it a bad review just because it wasn't as 'heavy' as their previous album. I think that is just wrong. Give this album a listen. You will find an absolutely classic piece of music making. Fans of Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails and even some Radiohead will love this record.

Some stand out tracks, however all the tracks on this album are very good - but some are just downrite mind blowing are:

Rearrange - it's got this great beat and electronic sound - also a great atmospheric sound in the background.

From Your Mouth - so honest and so simple, but yet listen to this track - it' one of the best you will every here, simply beautiful melody.

Can't Come Down - lovers of Pink Floyd this is the track for you, really lush.

Medicated to the One I Love - this is my favorite track on this album, simply stunning, very Depeche Mode sounding - but this tracks hits all of your senses - it's like a feeling more than a piece of music. It has to be heard.

Thats the greatest thing about this album, it has to be heard - it was so dismissed when it came out, but give it a listen - you will find yourself loving every bit of it."

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	God Lives Underwater Life in the So-Called Space Age Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 Intro Rearrange From Your Mouth Can't Come Down Alone Again Behavior Modification The Rush Is Loud Dress Rehearsal For Reproduction Happy? Vapors Medicated To The One I Love
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