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On the band's second album, Blue Screen Life, Pinback redefines its classic emo sound into something lush and personal. Quirky pop harmonies swirl into indie rock bliss and sweeping acoustics explore the bandmembers' grand air as they make a sound for themselves. Songs such as "Boo" and "XIY" showcase Pinback's growing musicianship and an intelligence similar to the likes of Built to Spill and Elliott Smith. "Prog" and "West" are both sweetly tainted with delicate percussion arrangements and hushing vocals -- however, it's not incredibly outstanding. Blue Screen Life is a progression for Pinback, and internal complexities inside the band's songs are quite obvious. It's not unique or brilliant; it's a healthy dose of Pinback's satisfaction in keeping things simple -- lyrically and musically. ~ MacKenzie Wilson
Pinback: Robertdale Rulon Crow Jr. (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, kettle drum, drum programming); Armistead Burwell Smith IV (vocals, acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, accordion, keyboards, bass guitar, drums, drum programming); Tom Sinser (drums).
Recording information: Donny Van Zandt's Garage; Mr. Toads, San Francisco, CA; Rob's Bedroom; Tom's Garage; Zach's Living Room.
Pinback: Armistead Barwell Smith IV (vocals, acoustic & baritone guitars, accordion, keyboards, bass, drums); Rob Crow (vocals, acoustic, electric, & baritone guitars, keyboards, bass, keyboards, kettle drums, programming).
Producers: Armistead Barwell Smith IV, Rob Crow.
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CMJ (11-12/01, p.69) - "...Bouncy and whimsical...this is Pinback at its best..." Blue Screen Life Music | List Price | $15.98 (You save $4.53) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Lo Fi | | Label | Ace Fu | | Orig Year | 2001 | | All Time Sales Rank |  10873  | | CD Universe Part number | 2241219 | | Catalog number | 15 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 23, 2001 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Engineer | Jeff Byrd; Armistead Burwell Smith IV; Absiv; Rob C. | | Personnel | Rob Crow - vocals, acoustic, electric, & baritone guitars, keyboards, bass, keyboards, kettle drums, programming
Armistead Burwell Smith IV - vocals, acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, accordion, keyboards, bass guitar, drums, drum programming
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Pinback Blue Screen Life Songs Blue Screen Life Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Music for those going nowhere
Pinback again creates interesting, nuanced music. As with their first, self-titled disk, Pinback's combination of sounds is ideal theme music for listening to alone or hanging out with friends when you are going absolutely nowhere. Blue Screen Life operates on the postmodern notion that life is a text. Blue Screen Life creates a cool, casual, at times, intriguing aural canvas the listener most certainly enjoy interpreting.
Submitted by mpidiot (moorpark Ca) 
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great soothing music
This cd is much better than their previous album. the third song, boo, is my jammy jam. one singer's soaring voice is peppered throughout the songs, but it doesnt define the vocals, like some bands (death cab for cutie, dashboard confessional) Its really beautiful in parts. some songs can be annoying but thats true of many great albums. the couple excellent ones are worth the whole package. except the lyrics arent really THAT great. but so what. interesting, beautiful music all around.
Submitted by a reviewer (WAshington, DC)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  a mix of excellent and listenable
There are some stellar tracks on this album, but the rest are just kind of boring, pleasant tunes. Worth investing in at a good used price.
Submitted by a reviewer (Boston, MA)
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Reminded me of Yes.
This band was recommended by a friend who just can stop listening to it. Maybe the build up was too much to live up to for me. I think it is very good music, and reminds me of the 70's music of Yes updated.
Submitted by a reviewer (Phoenix,AZ)
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This cd is melodic yet dancy? I find that when I put it on and turn it up loud it alters my mood into something very sweet and yet sad in some way that I can't put my finger on. It's a fabulous one to start with if you are not familiar with Pinback, yet all of them are great.
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