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10 STORIES DOWN (2CD)
PINEAPPLE THIEF
2005 , UK - EURO 18.00
Label: CYCLOPS
ALBUM REVIEW
The long anticipated new Pineapple Thief album 10 Stories Down is now due. This stunning set of new songs that is easily the best produced by the band to date. Lush arrangements sit alongside the traditional sonic canvas of guitars, bass, drum, vocals and keyboards (Mellotrons, Hammond, Prophet 5 and Fender Rhodes). Pieces here consist mostly of song based material of a melancholy nature with more than a little alternative influence. Bruce Soords tell tale guitar work has never been so cutting with some soaring soloing amongst the memorable songs, especially on the 15 minute ending epic. The 2CD version contains the extra album 8 Days Later. On completing the Stories Down recording the group had eight days studio time left and used each day to compose and record a track from scratch. The result proves to be a worthy achievement for the band.
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