Pick of the Week: La Fleur FataleBy Kevin Kozel
Muzikreviews.com
01:25PM / Sunday, September 13, 2009
Silent Revolution
It's fitting that this review goes up during the big Beatles week with the release of their re-mastered catalog and Beatles Rock Band. Of course, what band hasn't been influenced by the Fab Four in some way, really? Even if they deny it, not one of us hasn't been affected by their sound in some way. But Swedish rockers La Fleur Fatale are not just the Swedish Oasis (though they do sound like the brothers Gallagher at times).
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| Tracks |
01. Mellow My Mind
02. Dare to Lick (Hunter's Red Sleeve)
03. Release the Colors in Me
04. The Winding Stairs to Dawn
05. Hung Up On a Dream
06. Astral Girl
07. Hotel of Your Mind
08. The Love of Illusion
09. Unreal City
10. Pretty Vacancy
11. Sting Me
12. La Fleur Fatale |
| Genre: Pop/Rock Label: Killer Cobra Web site Source Link |
On their second release, "Silent Revolution" (out Oct. 1), you'll hear many familiar sounds and styles: the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Stone Roses, Super Furry Animals, or fellow countrymen Soundtrack of Our Lives, just to name a few. Still, you hear influence, and not imitation on this psychedelic, Brit-pop album. It's smooth sounding, with a spacey feel, yet is still relatable and well understood. It doesn't go into those weird and confusing areas that often coincide with trippy recordings.
All of the songs on "Silent Revolution" are good, and they vary enough that I find it hard to believe that there isn't something here for everyone. Be you a Beatles fan or a Stones fan, you'll still find something to your liking (which has always seemed improbable). My favorites are "Hung Up On a Dream" and "Unreal City," but it really depends on your mood with each listen. La Fleur Fatale keep the songs fresh with the varied rhythms, production, and instruments from song to song.
I have to admit, I am not a fan of the album title. It seems if I was a band, my revolution would be LOUD, not silent. I can't help but penalize the review a little for it. I mean if you were making music, the last thing you would want your revolution to be is silent, right? Still, do check out "Silent Revolution." It is remarkable how La Fleur Fatale can be rock and mellow, familiar and not, and new and old all at once.
Kevin Kozel is staff writer with MuzikReviews.com, which provides iBerkshires with a weekly music review. For questions or comments about this review, contact Kevin at koz@muzikreviews.com.
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