Search - Hum :: Electra 2000

After careful consideration, this is the best cd of all time

10/19/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i heard Hum's You'd Prefer An Astronaut about 2 1/2 years ago. it didnt take me very long to fall in love with it. Hum has quickly become my favorite band. but i never expected anything as good as this record. i cant tell you how incredible it is. they have the most perfect, complete songs that you can imagine. every instrument is carefully placed to create an enormous and dense sheet of musical matter. Matt Talbot's vocals are sincere and touching, while his screams are intense and moving. Diffused, Pewter and Double Dip are three of the most beautiful, yearning and agonizing songs i have ever heard. but at the same time its also a fun listen, with great space rock, like Winder and Iron Clad Lou. A word of warning: although this album is a bit better than its follow up cd, Astronaut, Matt Talbot hadnt yet developed his signature spacey/homey lyrics. some of the lyrics, especially those on Pinch and Roll, are a bit silly. but dont worry... you wont mind."

Electra 2000

Chris Nielsen | FL | 02/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Originally released in 1993, independently, before Hum was signed to a label, this album showcases Hum's unique and dynamic sound, while showcasing Matt Talbott's amazing writing and singing ability. A firm beginning to what Hum would become, the songwriting is pure bliss, although it does not appeal to me as much as Hum's other albums, this is still a great staring point for any Hum fan, just be forewarned that it is not as easy to find outside of the internet as Hum's other albums are. You might have to order it through books a million or something like that ( I did). Standout tracks are double dip, iron clad lou, and many others. Hum, however, has not developed their spacey sound, as exhibited on their amzing You'd Prefer an Astronaut, but the lyrics are still pretty out there, well done overall though. Still deserves 5 stars in my book as Hum is one of those bands that CAN NOT be missed out on. Currently trying to find Glifted, National Skyline, and Castor, a couple other bands that fit into this type of sound, and some are off shoots of Hum, having members from this group, as well as others too."

If you'r faint of heart -DUCK-this came from th underground

ted offensive | pacifica, california United States | 10/29/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Yes production values are not 2004 Major label, they are 1992 Martian Go Home Indie label from Urbana, Ill. When this record came out, the sound was comparable to other bands emerging from this underground. Indeed, the Noise movement was burgeoning in the midwest right then, many wanted an Albini sound (very analog). As a radio programmer then i found the writing and chunk values high on WINDER and Iron Clad Lou.



Lo these 12 years later we can laugh at the quaintness of the understated vocal approach. I met these guys, and it is no act- they are really meek guys, but their sound would kick you in the chest. Also, remember, THIS IS THE RECORD THAT GOT THEM THE MAJOR LABEL DEAL- so I guess the negative reviewers should second guess the execs.



Any fair analysis should include or atleast account for context. Basic, really.

ted offensive '04"