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MisterJunior
I agree with everyone (including myself from six years ago!) that this is underrated as hell. In fact, not only is it underrated, it's also among their very best albums. This is one of David Yow's best performances, employing a wide variety of vocal tricks to keep things fresh, the guitar is as good as ever (except Goat; Duane has never been better than he was on that record, and the Surf Rock element that he brought to it was just beautiful) and the rhythm section in particular shines. It could do with a slight amount of editing, but overall it's a really great album with some interesting new influences present; in particular I think there's a Jazz influence present here (see "Trephination," a great track). I wish the band had been a bit more exploratory and experimental on Blue (and in general throughout their career).
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MisterJunior
You know, when I said "it could do with a slight amount of editing," I think I was just allowing that common criticism of this album to influence my own opinion. Listening back to it now and also looking at the track listing, there isn't a song that should be removed. This album fucking rules. And speaking of great guitar work, check out "Too Bad About the Fire."
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DookieMestrebug
It might not be Liar or Goat, but Shot has some really great songs. The loud bass is a welcome addition. [2]
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lasalmejas
It might not be Liar or Goat, but Shot has some really great songs. The loud bass is a welcome addition.
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MisterJunior
"Oh no, Steve Albini didn't 'engineer' this one! It's on a major label! Ahhhhhh!" Underrated.
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Ritzmasjienkit
I hated their middle albums, especially Down, but Blue, Shot, and the early works Pure and Head would be my best four.
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sporadicbanana
This album is freakishly underrated. I'd rank it only below Goat. And I honestly don't think the cleaner production affects their sound that much.
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TheHumanLobster
when your entire band is built around the sound of your early albums' production, don't try another production style.
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