Album Rating: 2.5

^ lol

And yes, this was a cliche review, I know. I've made some changes to the text since though (thanks acad).

Digging: Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

I owe an apology to acad - when I had spoken to Eisley's press manager I was linked to a page that helped give some historical context to Deep Space, but in my interview I'm told that there's no real theme. Anyway, the interview can be found here - it's the first of the featured content on this site: http://www.muzikdizcovery.com/

Album Rating: 3.5

Hot on the heels of their excellent 3rd LP 'The Valley', Texan quintet Eisley return with a 5 track EP titled 'Deep Space'. Making use of the shorter form to experiment a little, this may in fact be Eisley's most diverse release to date, with some arresting atmospheres creeping into their music. Of course, not everything works... & it's nowhere near as personal as their previous albums. But who can resist listening to the charming vocal harmonies of the Dupree sisters for 20 odd minutes? It will definitely be interesting to see how much of these influences creep into album #4. Recommended Tracks: Lights Out & Deep Space.

Digging: Conditions - Full of War

Glad you agree, Davey =]

Album Rating: 3.5

I must say, it did take me a while. I remember the 1st time I heard it, I was a bit "WTF". Sort of glad I didn't review it, because I am pretty certain I would have rated it lower than I eventually did.

I found it to be immediately accessible, but it took me a while to fully appreciate it. I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of this EP too -- it lacks the personal touch of their other albums, and not everything done here sticks, but it's still an enjoyable, unashamedly poppy/quirky release. You should check out my interview if you get a chance.

Album Rating: 3.5

Well, put it this way, I'd rather they experiment a little on an EP like this, than on their next LP. It will be interesting to see how much this influences LP #4 though.

I think they'll make a return to their quirky/more playful stuff - The Valley was surrounded by negative experiences.

Album Rating: 3.5

sherri is so goddamn sexy.

Digging: Faith No More - The Real Thing

She's cute.

Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way.

Digging: Buckingham Nicks - Buckingham Nicks

Album Rating: 3.5

sexy is above cute.

Ah, The Fountain of Lamneth. The idea that this song is about a person's life cycle is interesting. Still, anyone with familiarity with LSD will attest that this song has a psychedelic interpretation. "(eyes) are open very wide" refers to the large pupils of an LSD taker. The "no one at the bridge" part tells of the horrors of a bad trip. "Panacea" relates the blessing of a good trip. "Have I left my life behind" refers to the feeling during a trip that the tripper has "died" and been resurrected. The beginning and end parts pertain to the "I AM THAT I AM" god-definition of "yahweh", a solipsistic experience of godhood that psychedelic-takers and religious mystics have. There is zero chance that this song has no psychedelic connotations.

Yeah! Cute > Sexy

Album Rating: 3.5

fine she's sexy cute then.