Beautiful Scars Review
Jet Lag is one of the most important new Spanish bands. Based in Madrid, they quickly became the "next big thing" in the Spanish alternative scene with their debut album ("Amplifier", Bittersweet Recordings, 2000). The songs in that first record put them really close to some of their heroes: REM, Fountains of Wayne, Wilco…, bands that know how to mix an elegant pop songwriting with high power guitars and rock attitude.
"Beautiful Scars" was chosen in each and every Best Of The Year album list in Spain, including a wide range of magazines, from hard rock ones to alternative / trendy others, reflecting the capability of the band to concern and reach any kind of listener. Now you have a chance to know why. The American edition includes 3 Bonus Tracks: one new song and two astonishing covers: "Hungry Heart" (from Bruce Springsteen) and "Beautiful" (from Cristina Aguilera / Linda Perry), only released before in the Spanish "3 Singles EP". It also comes out on Vinyl for the first time with a special LP + 7" EP package. The artwork is the original Spanish cover with a revised logo and back cover.
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Wildly uneven, and not satisfying - Scott Waldon - benicia, ca United States
These Spanish guys have not decided what they want to be. There are some bombastic rough edged tunes, some ballads, and some straight ahead pop/rock. The latter is by far the most compelling, and the ballads (besides Rain) are very nondescript. The cover songs are abysmal (especially Hungry Heart). That was a very mediocre Springsteen song anyway, but believe me, you don't want to hear this. If they stick to the mid-tempo stuff next time; they may warrant another listen.
Jul 06, 2010 11:15:04
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