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Monster Movie, "Last Night Something Happened"
Although Halstead is the former Slowdive member currently receiving themost attention in light of his new solo record, Christian Savill hasremained active as well, recording with Sean Hewson as Monster Movie.
Cross his previous work, the pop-gospel of Spiritualized, and notparticularly strong songwriting, and you get this, their debut album.The Slowdive factor is evident with the pretty male and female vocalharmonies and dirgy guitar. It's an admirable effort, and by no meansan unpleasant record, but unfortunately, something just isn't clickinghere. The general lack of charisma despite the obvious skilledmusicianship of Savill and Hewson smacks of some of the more mediocre'90s Brit pop bands. In terms of production, 'Last Night' is aknockout: undeniably dynamic and very well assembled, but it couldbenefit from the talents of a seasoned songwriter to balance everythingout.
Cross his previous work, the pop-gospel of Spiritualized, and notparticularly strong songwriting, and you get this, their debut album.The Slowdive factor is evident with the pretty male and female vocalharmonies and dirgy guitar. It's an admirable effort, and by no meansan unpleasant record, but unfortunately, something just isn't clickinghere. The general lack of charisma despite the obvious skilledmusicianship of Savill and Hewson smacks of some of the more mediocre'90s Brit pop bands. In terms of production, 'Last Night' is aknockout: undeniably dynamic and very well assembled, but it couldbenefit from the talents of a seasoned songwriter to balance everythingout.
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