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Starflyer is from another planet

J. M. Olivares | 03/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You just got dumped from your girlfriend, your life is a mess. It's time to put on Gold by Starflyer 59 and feel the pain. This album rates as my favorite by SF59, words simply can't describe how good this is. You will be blown away by "Dual Overhead Cam" and rocked to sleep by the melancholy goodness on each track. There's the beauty of "Indiana" and the very sad "One Shot Juanita." Jason Martin created this album with heart, and that's something you just can't buy. It's guitar droning and beautiful. Sad. Somber. Super. Masterpiece. What are you waiting for another Strokes album? Thanks SF59! Keep rocking!"

My desert island disc...

J. Thompson | Tokyo, Japan | 11/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"
Yes, its true. When thinking of what album I would listen to for all eternity, it was a toss up between Boards of Canada, My Bloody Valentine, or this Earth-shattering album from Starflyer. While Boards of Canada is definitely not a light listen, and new worlds open with each exposure, music with no words definitely has its limits. And while My Bloody Valentine has some masterfully crafted songs, some of them do drone on a bit and can become annoying. This album by starflyer however is 100% noise-pop goodness. The distortion sounds just right, the wall of feedback comes in at all the correct moments, and the lyrics are just nonsense enough to stimulate the mind. While every track on this CD is 5-stars (no filler! now thats a new concept!) I have to say my absolute favorite is "Indiana" ... reminds me of past loves. I recommend the deluxe edition however, as you get a few extra tracks from the "Shes the Queen" EP. I cant state this enough, that whether a Christian or not (I am not) this album NEEDS to be in your collection. 6-stars."

Dark and not much variety, but great nonetheless

omar r. | Ontario, Canada | 07/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most of the songs on here have the same basic sound to them, sounding like variations on the one that preceded it or whatever. It isn't a big deal though because they are still great songs in their own way. The opening track, 'A Housewife Love Song', is easily the best on the album with feedback and guitar squeakings everywhere. It is followed by 'Dual Overhead Cam', which is more subtle and dark with a nice bassline complemented by feedback and things. This is definitely an album to get."