If you’ve heard
Superman’s Dead, you may hate Raine Maida’s voice. If you’re not a native Canadian, it’s very possible that you’ve only ever heard
Somewhere Out There. Either way, I pity you. While Raine’s lyrics ultimately became more accessible, they’re still deliciously obtuse here and remained so for some time to come. Don’t bother with OLP if you’re looking for an easy listen, on any level. If you step onto this carousel, you’d better be ready to both ferret out and self-interpret the meaning buried herein. Raine’s voice is titillating (especially on
Car Crash) and his cryptic missives mingle with the boys’ chunky riff-rock to deliver some absolutely stellar songs. The simultaneously spine-chilling and eye-moistening variety.
Songs of Note:
Carnival;
4am
5 Lonely, But Strangely Comforting Laundromat Visits out of 5
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