http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/taxonomy/term/97/0 en http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/music/mansun/six <p>This is kind of like a big rock opera in a way. It's a very cohesive work with all the right elements. Long dramatic songs flow seamlessly into each other. That kind of makes it a concept album I guess.</p> <p>There are lots of great lyrics tucked away in here - "I'm emotionally raped by Jesus, but somehow I'm still here" (from Cancer). Beautiful. In Fall Out we get to enjoy Tchykovsky rehashed into something resembling a breaks/hip-hop track. Don't worry, It's done tastefully.</p> <p>I get hints of Air's Virgin Suicides every now and again in the more atmospheric moments, though I think this work is probably older, no? Yep, by a year - must have been the flavour of the moment.</p> <p>Deep and varied, a poetic masterpiece. One of those works that deserves an attentive listen from start to finish.</p> <p>I'm going to love this one, I just know it.</p> http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/music/mansun/six#comments 1999 alternative concept rock-opera Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:12:26 -0500 aidan 60 at http://undertheinfluence.me.uk