Condo - Best Of Luck (c) 2008 Rockpark Records
Artist....: Condo
Album.....: Best Of Luck
Type......: Album
Source....: CDDA
Tracks....: 09
Genre.....: Indie
Label.....: Rockpark Records
Catalogue#: RP005
Encoder...: LAME 3.97
Quality...: VBR kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint-Stereo
URL.......: http://www.fensepost.com/main/2009/02/04/condo-best-of-luck-album-review/
Tracklist:
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01 Instead Of Lonely 03:03
02 Judge Of That 03:44
03 The Second 03:56
04 Best Of Luck 03:48
05 Pursuits 04:52
06 Im Leaving 03:08
07 Left At The Lights 04:38
08 So Unbecoming 04:30
09 Suburban Symphony 05:36
Total:57,6 MB / 37:15 min
Release Notes:
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After a complete listen to the third album by Condo, Best Of Luck, it
feels like the moment after you pass a horrific freeway accident. You
are left wondering what it was you just witnessed. Ryan McNeil's guitar
work is similar to the tires that spun out of control, right into a
beautiful intertwined combination of drum and bass. And the overall
charisma of the album is so awe striking, you may feel bad for enjoying
yourself so much.
The low-key yet intensified vocals of James Roe are perfectly in sync
with the entire concept of Condo on each track. His voice flows
brightly along the riffs of songs like "Left At The Lights" and "Judge
Of That". The star quality texture of "So Unbecoming" is reminiscent of
the 80's pop/rock sensation The Simple Minds - it even sounds like an
ode to Judd Nelson.
The 80's influence of Condo is obvious. But, their ability to lose the
ôin your faceö attitude of a group like The Killers is what sets them
apart as the new era of the decade's influence. These guys are a
perfect group for this new millennium, a wonderful combination of new
wave pop and high tempo indie rock. And, Best Of Luck is a perfect
example of what ingenuity and compassion can bring to a truly talented
batch of musicians. Newcomers take heed.