Comments on: Full Review: Mae – Singularity http://thealbumproject.net/2007/08/full-review-mae-singularity/ Music Reviews & Recommendations Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:49:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Tyler http://thealbumproject.net/2007/08/full-review-mae-singularity/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Tyler Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:35:05 +0000 http://albumproject.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/full-review-mae-singularity/#comment-13 Now that you say that about the foo fighters, I can definitely hear it. It was not something obvious at first but only after you said that. I do think the song does get better the more times you listen to it, but I still think it doesn't have the something extra to set it apart like other songs. I do agree with summertime, that is an amazing song and probably the song which got most people into mae or at least to pay attention to them. Now that you say that about the foo fighters, I can definitely hear it. It was not something obvious at first but only after you said that. I do think the song does get better the more times you listen to it, but I still think it doesn’t have the something extra to set it apart like other songs.

I do agree with summertime, that is an amazing song and probably the song which got most people into mae or at least to pay attention to them.

]]> By: the stirring stick http://thealbumproject.net/2007/08/full-review-mae-singularity/comment-page-1/#comment-12 the stirring stick Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:22:16 +0000 http://albumproject.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/full-review-mae-singularity/#comment-12 As a fully committed Mae fan, I have to admit my misgivings, as well, heading into the release of Singularity. Most of that was based on the single release of Sometimes I Can't Make It Alone which albeit is less annoying the 4th time through, but I could do without-and more importantly, is very un-Mae-like. I'll fault that one to the label. I would however, take issue with the review's comment on Waiting. Waiting is a top 2 single off the album, maybe 2nd to Just Let Go, but it has the feel of The Foo Fighter's Everlong, which mixes both sweetness and sadness perfectly to haunting rock sound. Give it another listen and I'm sure you may find it out. Overall, The Everglow was much more unified and consistent. As much as I'm pleased about the few songs that really hit the spot, I'm very much hoping this doesn't become their strict formula for music making in the future. When I think back at Mae's first album Destination Beautiful I see a potentially good group except for one great diamond which showed greatness in both the musically sound rock and the easy to swallow light sounds and lyrics that Mae fans love. The song is Summertime and it might just be there best song yet and yet it stands alone on an otherwise novice album. Perhaps not all albums have to be so great and consistent so long as there are at least a few gems. The listener will at least be assured of finding that much. As a fully committed Mae fan, I have to admit my misgivings, as well, heading into the release of Singularity. Most of that was based on the single release of Sometimes I Can’t Make It Alone which albeit is less annoying the 4th time through, but I could do without-and more importantly, is very un-Mae-like. I’ll fault that one to the label. I would however, take issue with the review’s comment on Waiting. Waiting is a top 2 single off the album, maybe 2nd to Just Let Go, but it has the feel of The Foo Fighter’s Everlong, which mixes both sweetness and sadness perfectly to haunting rock sound. Give it another listen and I’m sure you may find it out. Overall, The Everglow was much more unified and consistent. As much as I’m pleased about the few songs that really hit the spot, I’m very much hoping this doesn’t become their strict formula for music making in the future. When I think back at Mae’s first album Destination Beautiful I see a potentially good group except for one great diamond which showed greatness in both the musically sound rock and the easy to swallow light sounds and lyrics that Mae fans love. The song is Summertime and it might just be there best song yet and yet it stands alone on an otherwise novice album. Perhaps not all albums have to be so great and consistent so long as there are at least a few gems. The listener will at least be assured of finding that much.

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