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Advantages: Superb indie pop/rock Disadvantages: Perhaps not as musically arresting as previous work
The very title of this fourth album by American unclassifiables The Decemberists sets the tone for the whole record - their love of the unconventional and original is evident in every note. This is what is so fantastic about this band - they make no concessions their major record label, choosing instead to make an album that focuses principally on an obscure Japanese folk tale. Lyrically, The Crane Wife is built around two different narrative ideas: a re-telling of Shakespeare?s ?The Tempest? and the Japanese folk tale of the ?The Crane Wife?. Musically, anything and everything goes.
Twelve-minute epic ?The Island? features the band?s predilection for storytelling through their lyrics, rather than resorting to the clichéd angst and melancholy favoured by other contemporary bands. A bold choice as the second track, this song is ...
Advantages: Excellent summer album Disadvantages: none
I received this album for christmas after listening to them in the period running to up to christmas. From the moment i played it i fell in low with it. It's a great album, the excellently crafted songs were relaxing and uplifting to to listen to. None of the songs left me feeling like skipping it to get to the next track.
The first song The Crane Wife Part 3, is an excellent opening track Meloy's poetic vocals providing an excellent accompanyment to the acoustic guitar introduction. then his voice cooly driving the song foward.
Yankee Bayonet, a love song stuck with me a while after and became a staple of my walk to school listening, Catchy and poetic the song always made me smile even though i was usually freezing.
O Valencia! was another catchy one Meloys voice never failing to impress me.
When the War came was pretty dark ...
Advantages: Safe, sturdy, good value for money Disadvantages: None for me
As we are fast approaching Christmas I thought I would do another toy review.
The toy in question this time is the John Crane First Bike and it is gorgeous! Having watched my friend?s little boy playing with his I thought I must write a review about this one! He loves it and I thought it might help someone else looking for a good present idea!
The bike is made from strong, replenishable Rubber wood and, as with all John Crane products, is excellently constructed. It has no sharp edges and is designed with the comfort and safety of the child in mind.
It is strong enough to be used outdoors so the child gets fresh air as well as exercise but can also be used indoors if the weather is bad and you have the room of course!
The manufacturer?s recommendation is that the bike is suitable for children between the ages of three and six ...
