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 | Hollow Be My Name |
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Eleventh He Reaches London Product Category: CD Albums (Music) Release Date: March 2009 CD Type: Single CD Average Customer Rating:  Product Price: $20.00
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All prices are inclusive of GST. This product was added to our catalog on Mon 3 Aug, 2009. |
Track Listing |
| 01. Hollow Be My Name |
| 02. Britain And Structure |
| 03. I Am The Bearer, I stand In Need |
| 04. Son, You're Almost An Orphan |
| 05. Oh, Brother |
| 06. Gaze To The North |
| 07. Toorali |
| 08. Hill Of Grace |
| 09. Girt By Piss |
| 10. Death Is My Holiday |
| 11. For The Commonwealth and The Queen |
Customer Reviews |
| by Adam | Wednesday 5 August, 2009 | |||
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Rising from the secluded city of Perth, Australia, Eleventh He Reaches London are breaking all the rules with their first full length album, Hollow Be My Name. After releasing their stunning EP The Good Fight For Harmony in 2005, they decided to delve deeper into experimentation, taking their loud, distorted blend of post-rock and screamo to new heights, breaking the shackles of genre that often restrain bands. Hollow Be My Name doesnt need to be classified; it stands alone as an original piece of thought-provoking art. Hollow Be My Name points the finger at figures of power, throwing blame at the government, God, and the father figure for the protagonists desolate, depressing life. The title track kicks off the one hour onslaught of anger and misery, a slow drum beat setting the pace. Vocals begin as almost spoken-word, but as the song picks up, the sombre voices break into a definite rhythm. The song continues to build as the vocals turn to anger, and lines are filled with loathing, Im allowed to curse him/if hes the one that built me/Im allowed to use his fucking name in vain. The basic structure of the title track is followed throughout most of the album, rising and falling like the sighs of impatient men trying to vent their frustrations to the listener. However, this seems to be the only dormant aspect of an ever changing sound, with each track exhibiting its individuality, its own worth, and the vast array of influences which helped create this unique album. The vocals are a real standout throughout the album, particularly the range which is delivered throughout the album, from guttural screaming, spoken word, and the rhythmic wavering vocals resembling the likes of Modest Mouses Isaac Brock, such as those in Toorali. Not only the vocals, but the lyrics are outstanding. Eleventh He Reaches London simply dont hold back. If they have something to say, its been said in this album, without mercy or a second thought. After listening to the whole album, thinking each song was going to be the peak of the album, I noticed it never fell away. There is an intensity delivered through the slow, droning guitars and unorthodox vocals of Ian Lenton. Instead, the epic closer For the Commonwealth and the Queen becomes one of the most memorable songs Ive ever heard, and is probably the main reason I listen to this album repetitively. It escalates to a chaotic scene of screams, thrashing guitars, unrelenting bass and pounding drums, only to end with a beautiful post-rock style anticlimax as the instruments drop off, leaving the speakers empty and the listener reflecting on what just breached their ears. From start to finish, Hollow Be My Name is a near infallible work of art. Its thought-provoking, unique, and will hold the test of time, as although several of the songs make clear references to the past; its meaning is still relevant now. Its albums like this that can open your eyes to what music should be; passionate, creative, and ever progressing.
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