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Evolver
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0828765371421
Format: Enhanced
Label: Volcano
Manufacturer: Volcano
MPN: 53714
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Volcano
Release Date: July 22, 2003
Studio: Volcano
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Editorial Review:
It takes some nerve nicking an album title from the Beatles, even in a slightly modified state. But since this Omaha, Nebraska band went through so many significant changes leading up to the release of its seventh studio album, at least it's a logical move. The aggressive Woody Woodpecker-style lyrical play and needling funk core of career lows, 1997's Transistor and 1999's Soundsystem, are toned down, replaced by a more sophisticated sound that stretches the group's well-trounced reggae-rap-rock template to include wisps of electronica and soul. The members of 311 still aspire to be half-as-clever as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but finally seem satisfied in their on skin on tracks such as "Creatures (For a While)" and the emotional "Beyond the Gray Sky." The psychedelic experiment "Seem Uncertain," meanwhile, merely lives up to its title. Producer Ron Saint Germain (Creed, Living Colour) has obviously taken significant strides in shaking the band up. This album points the way forward. --Aidin Vaziri
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - 311's weakest effort yet
Many said 1997's Transistor was a shoddy, overdrawn experimental production, not worthy of the ranks of the Blue album. The experimental nature of the album gives it charm, a new sound and a new direction; which is what 311 are excellent at doing. I'll take Transistor over Blue any day. Evolver, though slightly experimental for 311, is no Transistor. Sometimes Jacks Will Rule the Realm breaks all of 311's rules and it is an incredible song, one of their best. The songs are catchy, they simply lack ... Read More
Rating: - Not too much of an evolution. It's different, okay?
Evolver has more of a different sound for the band, and the songs on here really aren't the biggest evolution ever. Still though, it sounds different and still has what makes 311 great as a band.
It's not too diverse, but 311 brings up new sounds, and some familiar sounds with a great twist, which keeps it from becoming stale. Sometimes Jacks Rules the Realm is nothing like a pervious song, and the outro is mellow and cool enough. Seems Uncertain features a flute, acoustic guitars, ... Read More
Rating:  - 311 at its finest...
I am a big 311 fan and i have a copy of basically every studio album they have ever released. Believe me when I say that if you like 311 you will not be disapointed with this cd. 'Evolver' expands and matures on the distinct sound found on the 'Soundsystem' album and marks 311's highest point yet. Although this album only produced 2 major singles, "Creatures(for a while)" and "Beyond The Gray Sky", almost every song is worthy of airplay. If you are looking for a studio album with more songs you've heard ... Read More
Rating: - Album made for live performances
Being a 311 fan for over 11 years now, I have heard just about every recording they have ever made. With that said, I would like to note that on first listening to this cd, I was not completeley amazed or blown away by it. The whole album was worth listening to and enjoyable, but not any better than the rest of the catalog. But I have to make a point that all of the songs on this cd are AMAZING concert material. They simply sound perfect live and in person. "Beyond the gray sky" was a live performance ... Read More
Rating: - 311 is not trying to be the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Evolver is a solid 311 effort. The jabbing rap-rock has definitely given way to some milder, more lyrical tunes, but 311 can still hit hard. On this album, they seem to pull out the stops at just the right time in each cut. This album is indeed an evolution of their musical style, and we 311 fans are sitting back with Don't Tread on Me -- their latest pop-infested release -- waiting for another more experimental album that will expand on Evolver in 2007. All in all, it looks like 311 have contented themselves ... Read More
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