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Title: FOR THOSE ABOUT TO GO ELECTRIC
Review: Okay, kiddies, don't go bashing Mr. Carabba for plugging in now. Remember a little soul named Bob Dylan and all the flack he got at Newport Folk for doing the same? Attempting to compare DC's earlier works with this album is silly and futile. I loved "Swiss Army Romance" for its sheer purity and that's what made that album great. But this one- with the addition of a full band- is wonderful in a separate way, namely because the addition of electric guitar and drums boosts the emotion of Chris' voice. I don't feel this particular set of songs would work as well acoustically. It might be interesting to hear but the swell of instruments on "Bend and Not Break", "Am I Missing" and "Morning Calls" especially, just makes my chest ache! This is a great DC album, on par with "Swiss Army Romance", though different. So take the time to allow your ears the adjustment to some raucous rock instruments and dig on DC's new sound. It's truly beautiful.
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