Akron, Ohio: City of Wonder
Listening to: Akron/Family - Meek WarriorMan, I gotta tell you, Akron/Family is freaking me out. The first song on this album is insane. For me, it's waaaayyy too all-over-the-place too enjoy at all. I hate that first song so much. And that's why these guys freak me out, because I really like the second song. But then I don't like the next one. Why you do me like this, Akron/Family? I don't understand!
Whenever I think of Akron (the city) I think of Lebron James. He played high school ball at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. I'm glad I didn't live in Akron, because there was no way I was making that team. Jeez. Anyway, I just looked up Akron on Wikipedia (classic move!), and found out that Akron is also home to the LARGEST FREESTANDING SCOREBOARD IN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL! WOW! 56¼ feet by 68 feet! WOW!
So, this album is considerably different than the previous Akron/Family album I listened to. Aside from the first song, there seems to be significantly less radical experimentation on this album. Actually, that's not true. There are some crazy tracks on here, I guess it's just the presence of a few mellower, quieter tracks that calm the album down a bit. I suppose, on 3rd and 4th listenings, I may be able to cut through the noise more effectively, but sometimes an album doesn't really give you a reason to listen to it a whole lot. I mean, I like this album OK, but there's really nothing on it (like on the last one) that makes me want to pursue it further. There's no hidden natural beauty urging me to go ahead and have one more listen. It's just too much work sometimes.
Come on, Akron/Family, I'm here for a good time, not a long time.
Akron/Family - Meek Warrior ★★★★✩✩✩✩✩✩
Favorite Tracks: Gone Beyond
Least Favorite Tracks: The rest, I suppose
1. Blessing Force
2. Gone Beyond
3. Meek Warrior
4. No Space In This Realm
5. The Lightning Bolt of Compassion
6. The Rider (Dolphin Song)
7. Love and Space
2 things:
Ryan, I don't know if your quote thing is on random or something, but I was wondering if you've read Michael Chabon's new book of essays, Manhood for Amateurs? That's where that quote comes from, right? So, have you read it? Is it awesome?
I've yet to read his new book, but I've loved everything else he's ever written, so I'm sure I'll love that too. Actually, I didn't love The Final Solution. But, aside from that, I loved everything.
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