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Isn’t it ironic that this year, where our
future seems so uncertain and we walk around at
times in disbelief, that many of the classic bands
from 10 or even 15 years ago have resurrected their
monikers and songwriting teams to return once again,
triumphant? And they’re better than ever,
not some tired group whose country fair tours are
planned to put them back in black.
AMC is right at the top, and
I would even go so far as to say this is my favorite
album of there’s so far. Mark Eitzel
has always had a way with words, but the quite
and lyrical style of “Myopic Books”
made me smile and laugh. The beginning starts
as he walks down the shimmering streets that glisten
from the fog, wishing for a café that plays
Dinosaur Jr., and had people working there that
are skinny and unhappy. I always wondered why
some of those kids were so grumpy. I guess I would
be too if I had to wake up at 5am.
It’s this offbeat look at life, analyzing
himself to a fault as he also takes in his immediate
surroundings, which makes his lyrics run through
your mind throughout the day. Combined with the
laid back style, complex layers and even the jazz
orchestration on “The Devil Needs You,”
is why AMC still flourishes today. Loves
Songs For Patriots to the collection
of classic put out by this band. Just another
reason to got to the record store. Darn.
American Music Club plays Lions with Will Johnson
(From Cento-Matic), Wednesday, November 17 at
Lion's Lair in Denver.
www.mergerecords.com
-Kim Owens, November 12th, 2004
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