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Resolver
Veruca Salt
Resolver
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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Veruca Salt was one of the greatest rock soap operas since Fleetwood Mack or Husker Du, as longtime friends Louise Post and Nina Gordon had a bitter falling out over stolen boyfriends, stabbed backs, and general unpleasant...  more »

     
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All Artists: Veruca Salt
Title: Resolver
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Artful Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 5/15/2007
Album Type: Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 684340000540

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Veruca Salt was one of the greatest rock soap operas since Fleetwood Mack or Husker Du, as longtime friends Louise Post and Nina Gordon had a bitter falling out over stolen boyfriends, stabbed backs, and general unpleasantness. Gordon set out on a solo career, while Post dug in her heels, retained the Veruca Salt name, assembled a new band, and recorded the third Veruca album, 2000's Resolver. The friendship with Gordon wasn't the only severed relationship Post endured between 1997's Eight Arms to Hold You and Resolver -- She also broke up with Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl. Now, the title of the record may suggest that she's trying to resolve her feelings toward these breakups, but the album plays as relentless, unmitigated stream of bile. Never once does Post let up her attack on Gordon and Grohl, except for when it loses a little focus and becomes a vicious attack on the world in general. All of this is set to music that's halfway between American Thighs and Blow it Out Your Ass and completely dated in 2000. By any conventional yardstick, this does not result in a good album, but it surely is a fascinating listen. There's something unintentionally strange and perverse about the record, like being assaulted by a half-forgotten, half-drunken acquaintance, intent of filling you in on every single excruciating detail of their miserable life -- at top volume, no less.

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CD Reviews

Depends on your point of view
J. Yount | Manitou Springs, CO United States | 06/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"As is typical for amazon reviews, people either love it or hate it. I avoided getting this CD for years because of the bad reviews. Seldom are the remains of a group where a key creative person left worth continued support. However, I broke down about a year ago and picked it up.



In short, I love it. I think it is the best Veruca Salt CD and regret not picking it up when it first came out. However, I happen to like what Loiuse Post brought to Veruca more than what Nina brought. I didn't really realize this until I listend to this CD. Louise rocks! Going back over old Veruca Salt CD's, I realize that I tend to like Louise's songs better than Nina's. If you like the rock aspect of the old Veruca, then you will love this album. If you liked the pop aspect of Veruca, you will think this is a disappointment. If you like both, I suggest you give it a try.



Also, this CD is as raw and emotional as it gets. She felt shafted in a number of ways and the pain and anger of that moment comes through in a big way. The first listen will shock you. This CD gets better for me with each listen. Personally, I can't wait to see what Louise has up her sleeve for us next (the Veruca Salt EP "Lords of SOunds and Lesser Things" is for sale on Louise's site now; can't wait for the next full length CD)."
The middle ground...where it should be.
Kendall Bell | Willingboro, NJ USA | 08/14/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"2000's "Resolver" essentially rose Veruca Salt from the ashes of a messy split with Nina Gordon. Steve Lack and Stacy Jones jumped ship as well and Louise Post was left to put it all back together. "Resolver" is the album one would expect after the resulting mess. It's bitter, pissed off and loud. It's confessional, disappointed and unapologetic. All of those qualities are what make it far more genuine compared to the rest of VS's catalog. It has a cohesive theme and real passion and fire behind it. It also proves that Post is far and above the more talented of the two front women. Gordon may relegate herself to the high gloss, super polished, Bob Rock pop of her current sound, but Post has stayed true to the band's vision and rock sound without any compromise. While there's no real resolution in these songs (all seem frighteningly exasperated), Post keeps her edge and also manages to show a vulnerability that almost makes the listener want to console her, most particularly on the heavy-hearted "Disconnected" which oozes the sorrowful line "you have shamed me since the first time you were with her". "Resolver" is bold and powerful music from a new and improved Veruca Salt."
Terrible. Just terrible.
J. Pilarski | chicago, il | 09/24/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)

"What a nightmare. It's hard to believe that this band had anything to do with the original Veruca Salt. Same lame tempo shifts in every song it seems. They play soft, and then hit it hard trick has been tired for years before this album came out, and uses it it seems on *every* track. It was years since I had the misfortune of picking this one up, and obviously still leaves a very bad taste."