Before...But Longer
- 艺人
- The Czars
- 语种
- 英语
- 厂牌
- Bella Union
- 发行时间
- 2000年01月01日
- 专辑类别
- 录音室专辑
专辑介绍
The Czars' debut full-length release on Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde's (of the Coceteau Twins) Bella Union imprint is a stunning, rocking electro-folk album of controlled restraint. Vocalist and chief songwriter John Grant's emotional lyrics and singing style evoke a dark, poetic imagery throughout the album's 11 tracks. One of the standout tracks is "Val," where Grant sings a brittle, deep-throated ode to emptiness. With Paula Frazer, of Tarnation, providing backup vocals against Grant's commanding inflections, the album burns slowly through track and after track of percolating electronic sound foundations. "Gangrene" brings to mind a less gruff Mark Lanegan track, as it picks up steam toward a finale of intense guitar play. "Get Used to It" is an enjoyably sarcastic song detailing a personal worldview that leads to depression; it exudes a charming catchiness. Late into the song, Frazer's vocals bring to mind Ennio Morricone's soundtrack to Once Upon a Time in the West. "Dave's Dream" is a pretty, calming number, followed immediately by "What I Can Do For You," a song which seems too catchy on first listen, before becoming an absolute joy afterwards. "Zippermouth" takes a more aggressive tone, with Grant becoming downright angry about a boring relationship, while the rest of the band gets into a dark groove; despite the harsh tone, Grant eventually expands his vocals into a lilting falsetto, giving the song the needed contrast to validate its placement on the album. It is not hyperbole to suggest that Before...But Longer is the sort of album that demands repeat listens; indeed, it becomes hard to listen to anything else. Since the album is remarkably subtle, its charms are virtually impossible to ignore. The Czars astound again and again on this album.
最新简评（共7条）
- @南昌阿鹏音乐站：主唱的声音沧桑沉静，似乎经历的人世间的种种悲欢离合，引得人们不禁浮想联翩，总会有一些哀伤，他们自己也在表达一种潜在的思想，一种笑着流泪的情愫。
- @ffffff(我还没想好要写什么...)：You seem to think it's easier to steal and cheat instead of love But you're not getting any younger, so start your life, it isn't over yet
- @LyLyLy：The Czars~Before...But Longer
- @Rythm(牛继续吹)：最棒就是这张大昆虫
- @9：沙皇
- @乌龙茶：the czars
- @Jeffrey(Who？)：性感极致的嗓音