The Breeders, Mountain Battles – Music Review

Posted on 01. May, 2008 by Administrator in Music

Well, let’s start off with this, there ain’t no “Cannonball” up in this business, but what you will get is what seems to be a flurry of glorious B-sides from the Last Splash period and a dash of a couple songs fit for the A-side. And that’s not a bad thing at all. The Deal sisters have brought back the feel of their first album, and their voices are soft and familiar friends to visit again. There are lots of sweet songs on here with all the raw pops and whistles. It’s like craving a perfect medium rare steak (or veggie buffalo chicken nuggets if that’s your bag) for 14 years and finally getting a taste after eating only pea soup for all that time. It’s savory and welcome and enjoyable, but I doubt it will compare with your first great steak-eating experience.

Good For: Fond memories, cross country drives, wondering why these old lady ex-drug addicts have such sweet tender voices.
Bad For: Catching the dragon, sexist egotistical lying bigots.

by Devoe Yates

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