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Blotto
Singles Collection 2004-2007 |
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Tracklist |
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01 - BUZZING
02 - Freedom
03 - Log |
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Review |
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On my first listen to 10-Feet's newest single Buzzing released on October 27, 2004. I was ready to dismiss it simply on the over-the-top pop quality of the song and not for what it really is, a bad song.
As a die-hard-fan of all that is 10-Feet I tried to convince myself there had to be something redeemable in the perfectly synchronized chorus and pop rhythm of the instrumentals. As the hours passed and with repeated plays I found myself thinking of another of their songs with obvious pop influences like "Long Distance". I came to the realization that my distaste for "Buzzing" wasn't that it is pop or that it is a radical departure from their previously released works. It's simply because unlike "Long Distance," "Buzzing," I'm sorry to say, reminds me of a badly over-produced 80's pop song written exclusively to grace the background of some TV commercial. It was a shame to overshadow the B-sides of this CD with such a weak starter.
"Freedom," track 2, is typical 10-Feet. A mixture of rock and pop, with rap elements, it speeds along through each influence to the final guitar riff, degenerating into what 10-Feet is known for, punk. I can imagine this song in live performance and being more than pleased with the reaction it would have on an audience.
�Log,� track 3, was a pleasant surprise. This simple song with its pop-ska rhythms quietly lulls you into this world of whistle solos, but this is 10-Feet. With the sweetest chorus, the lyrics �kiss my ass� and �kick the shit outa� you� are delivered with such sugar that they are unrecognizable as threats. Just as you sit up to take notice, a quiet pop guitar riff and you are again carried back into this sweet demented pop world 10-Feet has woven.
Though Buzzing didn't live up to my expectations. I do recommend listening to the B-sides of this single. (published 2005-12-13) |
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