Big Head Todd And The Monsters - Sister Sweetly (1993)

Posted By : toejam | Date : 11 May 2009 06:38:00 | Comments : 4 |

Big Head Todd And The Monsters - Sister Sweetly
EAC - FLAC IMG | CUE & LOG | 349MB RAR'D - 3% REVOVERY | RS LINKS
ALL SCANS INCLUDED | ORIGINAL RELEASE 1993 - THIS RELEASE 1993 ALSO

How can you rate an album as flawless? Well, in my opinion, it only happens when you put the disc in and never skip a song. You are compelled to listen to every song sequentially because each song grabs you in the first 5 seconds. You never get the feeling that they needed a couple of "filler" songs and threw together some crap in the studio (and lets face it, this is exactly what most bands today are doing).

That's what this CD is like. Every song is valuable and an experience unto itself. If you like to think, reflect and maybe even mourn a little, this disc is perfect.

This is the "breakthrough" album of BHTM, and what a breakthrough it is. Starting with Broken Hearted Savior, the power and heartbreak is expressed in the words and music that hit me hard. The texture of the songs and the moods strike me unlike any cd I've heard up to that point. The highlight is definitely their "hit" Bittersweet. They refused to shoot a video for it, even though it would've pushed the song to greater commercial success, thus preserving it's integrity and beauty. Other highlights include: It's Alright, Tomorrow Never Comes, and the last 2 tracks, Cirle and Brother John, demonstrating their crunch and folk ability. I consider BHTM akin to a kept secret, which eventually will get out. In the meantime, I will enjoy their music. If you like mindless, party music, you probably won't like this cd. But if you like gut wrenching music with matching lyrics, check this album out.

Tracks:
01. Broken Hearted Savior [4:21]
02. Sister Sweetly [4:34]
03. Turn The Light Out [3:38]
04. Tomorrow Never Comes [5:20]
05. It's Alright [4:01]
06. Groove Thing [3:01]
07. Soul For Every Cowboy [3:07]
08. Ellis Island [4:59]
09. Bittersweet [6:18]
10. Circle [6:11]
11. Brother John [3:13]