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Microscope: Fifth Dimension (The Byrds)
tkitna:
Dont hate me Hombre. I've been busy as heck. I'll get this up in the next couple days. I promise.
Hombre_de_ningun_lugar:
--- Quote from: tkitna on October 01, 2012, 11:58:43 PM ---Dont hate me Hombre. I've been busy as heck. I'll get this up in the next couple days. I promise.
--- End quote ---
Hey, don't worry, take your time, don't hurry... :)
tkitna:
1. 5D (Fifth Dimension) - A typical Byrds folk song with that plodding shuffle. Harmonies are alright and the song is somewhat off beat which gives it some character. I like the sound of the bass, and the rest is done in a pretty sloppy manner which is a Byrds trademark in my opinion. An inoffensive opener.
2. Wild Mountain Thyme - Love the harmonies here. Hard to explain this song. I think it plays out as a slower version of ‘Turn Turn Turn’. Nice guitar tone as usual. Softer, comforting song.
3. Mr. Spaceman - One of the big hits. I love the rapping, folk sound. The band singing about psychedelic stuff, but in their folk style. Love the walking bass all over the song. Rhythm guitar is awesome. Good song.
4. I See You - One of my favorites off the record. Love the beat. Great harmonies and out of control guitar playing in spots. Whenever I hear this one, its branded in my brain for at least a couple days. Awesome song.
5. Whats Happening - Lol. I sing this to my wife all the time. “I don’t know who you think you are”. She hates it. The guitar makes this one. The background lead with its bending note is the staple. This song is what I like about the album. Its as if they want to go psychedelic, but the folk has to much of a hold on them. it’s a nice balance to me.
6. I Come And Stand At Every Door - A slow tune that just kind of drags along. I always wish for some background harmonies earlier on when I hear this one. When they do come, its only one other singing and its not full enough. Its not an awful song, but its one of the weaker ones on the record.
7. Eight Miles High - Probably in my top 50 songs of all time. I’ll never forget watching Jim Keltner playing this one on the drums at a C,S,N&Y concert. Love the bass, drums (especially the ride) and the out of control guitar solo’s. Brilliant song.
8. Hey Joe(Where You Gonna Go) - What would an album be without this song on it. I like this version, but I also like the versions from Love, Hendrix, and the Leaves too. Its just a good song, and the Byrds keep it at a pretty quick pace.
9. Captain Soul - Good old fashioned, rock/blues 4/4 right here. Love the guitar and bass tones. Has some nice harmonica playing too. Great tune. Oh its an instrumental too.
10. John Riley - Another one of my favorites. It has some haunting vocals in my opinion. Nice straight ahead song, but has some great melodies. The bass is nice once again. I don’t know why, but I have always seriously dug the little drum fill at about the 2:03 mark. Love this song.
11. 2-4-2 Fox Trot The Lear Jet - The beginning always reminded me of the Tasmanian Devil on Looney Tunes. It keeps with the background noises and repeats itself throughout. It stays with the psych theme, but it’s a weak ending for a great album.
Sorry for the delay Hombre. I’ve been knee deep in work and time with our church and drum playing for awhile now. New sanctuary just opened so I should have some spare time now. As I’ve said before, this is my favorite from the band, but I don’t have all the others to compare. Its an easy album to just throw on and let play from start to finish. Great stuff.
Hombre_de_ningun_lugar:
--- Quote from: tkitna on October 09, 2012, 11:49:26 AM ---1. 5D (Fifth Dimension) - A typical Byrds folk song with that plodding shuffle. Harmonies are alright and the song is somewhat off beat which gives it some character. I like the sound of the bass, and the rest is done in a pretty sloppy manner which is a Byrds trademark in my opinion. An inoffensive opener.
2. Wild Mountain Thyme - Love the harmonies here. Hard to explain this song. I think it plays out as a slower version of ‘Turn Turn Turn’. Nice guitar tone as usual. Softer, comforting song.
3. Mr. Spaceman - One of the big hits. I love the rapping, folk sound. The band singing about psychedelic stuff, but in their folk style. Love the walking bass all over the song. Rhythm guitar is awesome. Good song.
4. I See You - One of my favorites off the record. Love the beat. Great harmonies and out of control guitar playing in spots. Whenever I hear this one, its branded in my brain for at least a couple days. Awesome song.
5. Whats Happening - Lol. I sing this to my wife all the time. “I don’t know who you think you are”. She hates it. The guitar makes this one. The background lead with its bending note is the staple. This song is what I like about the album. Its as if they want to go psychedelic, but the folk has to much of a hold on them. it’s a nice balance to me.
6. I Come And Stand At Every Door - A slow tune that just kind of drags along. I always wish for some background harmonies earlier on when I hear this one. When they do come, its only one other singing and its not full enough. Its not an awful song, but its one of the weaker ones on the record.
7. Eight Miles High - Probably in my top 50 songs of all time. I’ll never forget watching Jim Keltner playing this one on the drums at a C,S,N&Y concert. Love the bass, drums (especially the ride) and the out of control guitar solo’s. Brilliant song.
8. Hey Joe(Where You Gonna Go) - What would an album be without this song on it. I like this version, but I also like the versions from Love, Hendrix, and the Leaves too. Its just a good song, and the Byrds keep it at a pretty quick pace.
9. Captain Soul - Good old fashioned, rock/blues 4/4 right here. Love the guitar and bass tones. Has some nice harmonica playing too. Great tune. Oh its an instrumental too.
10. John Riley - Another one of my favorites. It has some haunting vocals in my opinion. Nice straight ahead song, but has some great melodies. The bass is nice once again. I don’t know why, but I have always seriously dug the little drum fill at about the 2:03 mark. Love this song.
11. 2-4-2 Fox Trot The Lear Jet - The beginning always reminded me of the Tasmanian Devil on Looney Tunes. It keeps with the background noises and repeats itself throughout. It stays with the psych theme, but it’s a weak ending for a great album.
Sorry for the delay Hombre. I’ve been knee deep in work and time with our church and drum playing for awhile now. New sanctuary just opened so I should have some spare time now. As I’ve said before, this is my favorite from the band, but I don’t have all the others to compare. Its an easy album to just throw on and let play from start to finish. Great stuff.
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Thanks for the review tkitna, great notes as usual. Just a brief note about "I Come And Stand And Every Door": I think it's one of those not very impressive tunes where the lyrics give a heavy improvement. Just listening to those words makes me admire the song.
P.S. Nice to know you're helping in your church. I'm also an active member in mine.
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