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Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

by: Sparks

Release Date May 19, 2008
When I say a step down, I mean in comparison to the last two, staggeringly good, albums, the quality of which shouldn't be possible for a band this far into their careers.

Quick song-by-song analysis (excluding "Intro" and "Intro reprise")

Good Morning - great, no two ways about it. Catchy and lyrically fabulous ("While I fix you breakfast / I hope it's just your laugh that is infectious" - inspired!)

Strange Animal - Another good one. The tempo changes are fun, but it doesn't quite grab me as certain other tracks on the album do.

I can't believe.... - This song is more "clever" than "good" to me - it's a nice idea, but the execution's a bit flat, maybe due to the rather plodding rhythm perhaps? ... Read More: