Mines |  | Artist: Menomena
Label: Barsuk Records
Category: Digital Music Album
Buy New: $7.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 338
Genre: rock-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 3259 Minutes
ASIN: B003T7RBZ8
Release Date: July 27, 2010
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 Menomena - Mines July 27, 2010
Andrew Vice (Plano, TX)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Menomena's particular method of songwriting is typically discussed in equal measure with the music itself in any review of a Menomena work. Essentially, they use some custom software to loop tracks while they improvise small pieces of music together until they edit together a full song. On previous releases, discussion of this technique was warranted because those albums sounded like they had been pieced together from tiny fragments, with all the unpredictability and excitement that this method implies. On Mines, the band sounds a little more traditional than their previous releases, though no less creative. Though Dealer was used to construct this album, it sounds like the product of more traditional writing and recording. Regardless of how the band put together the record, it's a strong collection of songs, showcasing the band's ability to shift gears frequently and efficiently within songs, with each one showing a number of styles and techniques fleshed out to create a meaningful work. Mines showcases some of Menomena's best songs, such as the pounding Queen Black Acid or the foreboding Tithe, both of which sound like a distillation of the songs Menomena has been working on since their debut in 2003. Less eccentric and random than its predecessors, Mines is a taut and efficient work, though it loses none of the creativity the band is known for. Another great album for 2010, and something old and new fans alike are sure to dig.
Superbly innovative August 23, 2010
Aaron Richards (Seattle, WA)
I've been a huge Menomena fan for years, and was not disappointed with this latest album. Mines is a bit slower and darker in my opionion, but I absolutely love it. They take music composition in new and exciting directions that few artists can pull off. If you're into Indie bands, this is a MUST HAVE!
Introspective July 28, 2010
Eric Theil (Denver, CO United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of those albums where so much is missed on the first few spins; the more you listen, the deeper you go. This release stands in contrast to "Friend and Foe" (loved that album) in that it relies less on the aesthetics of the song and more on the song itself. The standout for me is "Tithe," including the line "someone retired on a percentage of the tithes that paved these roads...."
Love it!
Exquisite August 6, 2010
David Furr
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first heard this album prior to its release on NPR's music site. It was also the first time I'd heard of Menomena. I was intrigued, but not overwhelmed - but I kept thinking about it over the next few days. I bought Friend and Foe to see what they were about and totally got into it. I liked it so much I almost passed on Mines. I have now been listening to Mines for a week or so and have a hard time wanting to hear anything else. It is an exquisitely conceived and crafted album...interesting, challenging, yet easy to listen to. The deeper you go, the more there is. It's a real treat!
One of Best of 2010 July 28, 2010
Silverfox229 (KC MO)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really like this album - one of the best of 2010 in my opinion.
Although the classification is rock, I would place it more in alternative rock. This is not a "rock-out" party album.
I haven't tired of playing it yet..
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