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Title: new sound for the Betties
Review: Another fine album by the Betties. As always, Carol's voice and lyrics are the centerpiece of their sound, but this album experiments with new instrumentation. To my ears it doesn't really do much for the songs, but it's a nice change from the straightforward guitar rock they usually play. If you're a fan of the band (and you probably are or you wouldn't be reading this!) then naturally you need to get the cd! My only complaint is the awful mixing job. Carol's Voice is almost always this huge presence over a little teeny drum kit in the back, and there are super loud wailing guitar licks all over the place. There's also a weird kind of transparency to the sound that isn't very appealing. This band needs a warm recording for its naturally warm sound, but they didn't get it on this one. Compare it to Dust Bunnies and you'll hear the difference. Sorry to rant... it's still a great album.
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