From: Sue C, kascam@bigpond.com
Subject: Re: Question for less than impressed Seance reviewers..
Date: 2/8/2002 2:53:05 AM
To: Hans Beckers, hbeckers@hotmail.com
seance@lists.no-fi.com


Well I am really glad that people can give their honest opinions! God help
us if we all agreed - I couldn't stand it if we all gushed over every single
song they put out, though I know Im definitely guilty sometimes of
over-enthusiasm. First impressions usually change too, I thought I'd adore
'Seen It Coming' to death but a few listens of the album as a whole and its
not a favorite anymore.  'After Everything' and 'Song For The Asking' (that
song DOES play in your head a lot!) have moved pole positions, while 'The
Awful Ache' is still on top.

I think when listeners say the album is 'muddy', they are referring to a
lack of crystal clearness that some of us love in other productions? There
is a distinct difference when you compare some of it to (for example, the
'Dabble' album or  the Karmic Hit stuff). I like to hear my instruments and
vocals clearly.  I dont have a 'trained' ear...its rather just a matter of
personal taste ....or old age :))
Still, this is the style and the sound of The Church now and  the live
performances will prove that they have just got better and better. I would
find it very difficult now to place my favorite albums in order from my top
5 of BC/Heyday/AENT/HOB and P=A.

Sue


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