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Doug Martsch and his bandmates in Built to Spill have delivered a unique dose of engaging and smartly constructed indie rock with nearly every record they've made, and 2006's YOU IN REVERSE is no exception. Still marked by Martsch's winding ... Full Descriptionvocal melodies and, especially, his explosive, ever-imaginative guitar heroics, the album equals, and arguably surpasses, the band's previous efforts.
While Martsch's vocal lines, lyrics, and dazzling six-string work are as surreal and psychedelic as ever, YOU IN REVERSE seems comparatively thoughtful and reigned in; the band's sonic wildness is sublimated into a more song-oriented approach that at times has folky overtones. Yet Martsch remains the greatest indie-rock guitar hero since J. Mascis, and fans certainly won't be disappointed on that count (just check out the solo on "Conventional Wisdom" for confirmation).
Recording information: Audible Alchemy, Portland, Oregon (2006).
Built To Spill: Doug Martsch (vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion); Jim Roth, Brett Netson (guitar); Brett Nelson (bass guitar); Scott Plouf (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Steven Wray Lobdell (various instruments); Sam Coomes (organ).
Rolling Stone (p.67) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he album is a dog-eared collection of front-porch melodies and buzzy guitar jams, with Neil Young and Frank Black as spiritual godfathers." Entertainment Weekly (p.86) - "[T]racks like hypnotic slow-burner 'Goin' Against Your Mind' and the jaunty 'Conventional Wisdom' are more enjoyably organic-sounding than most of 2001's [album]..." -- Grade: B+ Uncut (p.96) - 3 stars out of 5 -- [I]t's the great 'Liar' that finds the best blend of the band's melodies and imploring vocals. It's good to hear again." Magnet (p.89) - "[I]t's wistful but shiny....YOU IN REVERSE strikes the perfect balance. 'Goin' Against Your Mind' is like a Built To Spill greatest hits-package all in one song..." Hide Description You In Reverse Music | List Price | $15.98 (You save $3.79) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | Warner Bros. (Record Label) | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank | 5602  | | CD Universe Part number | 7042173 | | Catalog number | 49363 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 11, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Built To Spill | | Personnel | Brett Netson - vocals, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, bass instrument, drums Doug "Dug" Martsch - vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion Scott Plouf - drums, percussion Jim Roth
Also: Sam Coomes, Steven Wray Lobdell |
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You In Reverse Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews Built To Spill -- Great Guitar Riffs/Excellent Bass Playing I first heard this album while sitting in a pizza place called Slice on
St. Charles and Melpomene Streets in New Orleans. I was immediately attracted to the first song. So, I asked the waitress what I was listening to and the rest is history. This is a very unique and most welcomed album. Thank you Slice and kudos for Built to Spill. Submitted by balliviero (New Orleans, LA, USA)  Was This You In Reverse Music Review Helpful? Yes No
This cd was ok Their previous album "keep it like a secret" is a lot better than this one. The songs were to slow at times and the guitar tracks weren't recorded like their previous albums. This wasn't a bad record, but it could of been better. Submitted by ctuvayanonta (Grand Terrace, CA, USA)  Was This You In Reverse Music Review Helpful? Yes No
your a dirty old scuzbucket no one's keepin our wanna be music cd porno's a secret..some had no permission bitch hurry up and kick the bucket old bastard.. Submitted by sitcomspector (newyork) Was This You In Reverse Music Review Helpful? Yes No
Perfect guitars All the songs have an instrumental part focused on the guitars spreading many talent, art and imagination. Hear this if you like good guitars sound, they are just perfect. Submitted by José Carlos (Lima, Peru) Was This You In Reverse Music Review Helpful? Yes No
Built to play guitar A good CD with many interesting songs. The more one lilstens, the more one likes. There's a blend of many guitars that keeps the music going from start to finish. Submitted by dougp (Milwaukee WI) Was This You In Reverse Music Review Helpful? Yes No
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