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Memory Muscle
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A hidden gem
Review date: 2008-10-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
I don't normally write reviews, but I feel compelled to defend the underdog here, so....
GREAT ALBUM!
buy it...
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Reviews
The best solo effort of 2008 so far
Review date: 2008-07-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you're a fan of decent pop songs -- and by that I mean really catchy tunes with cutting lyrics -- then you'll love this album. If you're a fan of the Bluetones and haven't bought this yet, then I'd say it is darker and a bit moodier in places than the vast majority of their output, but still just as memorable.
I don't think anyone could seriously doubt Mark Morriss's tremendous ability as a singer/songwriter, and 'Memory Muscle' finds the man in great form.
Wonderful
Review date: 2008-06-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
A wonderful piece of work from the bluetones front man . Very well crafted songs , this is an album to put on and forget your troubles while it takes you away somewhere better. If you like the bluetones you will love this album , in fact even if you don`t like the bluetones you will love this album.
Memorable and Muscular
Review date: 2008-06-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a super release from 'tones frontman Mark, a dreamy, brassed-up deviation from the criminally ignored and stunning 'The Bluetones' album. A widely accessable slowburner that would bolster any tasteful CD collection.
My highlights are 'How Maggie got her bounce back', 'Digging a hole', 'Alcoholiday' and the single 'I'm sick.' All have a classic Morriss melody with added Arizona-tinged spice. Order it!!
Real Songs
Review date: 2008-05-29 Rating: 8 out of 10
I don't know if I'm getting old, but the current indie scene feels too caught up with making the headlines of Heat and not about writing brilliant 3 minute pop songs or beautiful tunes that feel like they've come from a real person.
Mark Morriss has always been reliable for a song that clearly comes from him and relates to anyone who cares to listen to his lyrics...but also uses old harmonies and tunes that fit every musical rule that makes things sound good.
And this album is no exception on the quality front.
I'm not giving it 5/5 for every song because there's a couple I'm not 100% on. But there are more than enough brilliant songs on here to make it 10 times better than many of the new albums I've heard recently. Which makes me very happy! If you like his writing before, I'd be surprised if you're not glad for this album.
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Mark Morriss
Recording label: Universal
Manufacturer: Universal
EAN: 6843400019364
Binding: Audio CD
Release date: 2008-05-26
Universal product code (UPC): 684340001936
Number of discs: 1
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. How maggie got her bounce back
2. Im sick
3. So it goes
4. Buckle up baby doll
5. alcoholiday
6. Digging a hole
7. Lemon and lime
8. Unwanted friend
9. bienvenido
10. Lay low
11. My autumn's done come
Publishers: Universal