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You in Reverse
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093624936329
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
MPN: 49363
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: April 11, 2006
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
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Editorial Review:
It took Doug Martsch five years to complete this album so what's another two minutes? That's precisely how long it takes to sit through a nail-biting instrumental intro before the singer chimes in and you realize that, whew!, he still has it. The quirky, Idaho-born indie-rock group's first album since 2001's Ancient Melodies of the Future, is positively radiant. The meandering melodies have been reigned in but the songs still don't feel like they're rushing to get anywhere, even on the double-paced "Conventional Wisdom." On tracks such as "Liar" and "The Wait" the spacey guitar solos are tempered by sweet touches of slide guitar and a back porch rhythm. Meanwhile, there's a definite Neil Young influence creeping through "Wherever You Go" and "Gone," which makes the band that was weird enough to inspire Modest Mouse weirder than ever. --Aidin Vaziri
One of the most critically acclaimed of Modern Rock bands, Built To Spill returns with its long-awaited album, the first in five years. Putting aside extensive overdubs and an atmosphere sweep, You in Reverse captures the organic, loose, impromptu feel of the band's jams. Led by influential alt-rock hero Doug Martsch and sprouting new influences and a fresh feel, Built To Spill drives ahead with You in Reverse.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - enjoyable
These guys are really good songwriters. I was enjoying the melodies and loved the sound of the lead singers voice. Call me crazy, but he sounds like Bob Welch a little bit, doesn't he? Bob Welch is an old pop rock musician from the 70's, and he reminds me of the singer on this Built to Spill album. He was also a part of the rock band Fleetwood Mac (the older version of the band that most people wouldn't recognize).
Rating: - It's no KEEP IT LIKE A SECRET
but it's definitely better than alot of people seem to think. I would say its one of their best, better than Ancient Melodies.
Great mix of Neil Young-esque guitar rock and slightly psychedelic indie pop. I am shocked and how well this records has grown in the last year and just great catchy 3/4 of this album is. I have some of these songs stuck in my head for weeks at a time.
Can't wait for another new LP.
Rating:  - Where are the melodies?
If you honestly think this is their best album, the only thing I can say is you clearly have never listened to "Perfect From Now On" or "Keep it Like a Secret". Or if you have you weren't listening close enough. The melodies on this album are nowhere near the blissful pure-pop the earlier albums. There a few standouts (the first 3 songs, Conventional Wisdom, and the last 2 songs) but it is not a front-to-back masterpiece. I'm sorry, the songs are just not as strong, simple and plain. Of course it ... Read More
Rating: - Built Solid
I'm new to this band, but I think this album is outstanding. They remind me a lot of Pavement only more refined. They've still got a little bit of that raw sound though which makes it feel like they are playing live right there in your room (or wherever you happen to be). I really enjoy the lush guitar melodies on this album. I think one critic described this album as "epic" and I whole heartedly agree.
Rating: - Favorite Album by my favorite band of all-time
I feel compelled to write my first ever review for a CD on amazon.com because this album is THAT GOOD.
Built to Spill is my favorite band of all-time. This is my favorite album by BtS. When I see reviews here and there about BtS albums, I consistently see that many people have many different favorite albums (except nobody really loves Ancient Melodies of the Future, though it is still a solid album). People say There's Nothing Wrong with Love is amazing; Perfect From Now On is an ... Read More
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