Hey! This is good!
author: chris mills
A review based on the sample clips would be unfair if it was a bad one, but no worries Ken, it's a good one. There's a deliciously dark, sub-goth vibe in this music reminiscient of ex-Bauhaus Peter Murphy's solo material...experimental in places and catchy in others. Love it!
Chris Mills
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I Heart Ken Andrews
author: Kristin
Being the self-professed Ken Andrews fan that I am, it comes as no surprise that I was instantly hooked on ON's second output, "Make Believe". Ken is definitely attuned to his pop sensibilities on this one, and I mean that in the best way possible -- the songs are hooky, sometimes quirky, and melodic, yet still retain a certain degree of instrumental experimentation characteristic of his signature style. Some standouts include, "Hey Sugar", a catchy little number whose chorus (i.e. "Oh sugar, I need your fix again/Hey sweetness, would you just let me in?")has reflexively been creeping back into my head and across my tongue; "Pure Distraction", a tasty little morsel of dark electro-pop at its sonic best; and the quasi-suggestive "Octopus" with its bizarre, yet oddly infectious lyricism. Really, this is an enjoyable listen all the way through, and very much worth the thirteen some odd dollars. Be sure to check out Failure, the Replicants, Year of the Rabbit, and Ken's solo album as well!
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Most Underrated Artist Ever!
author: Chris S.
First of all to CD Baby...I recieved my cd a few days ago, ahead of the expected schedule! CD arrived in perfect condition, as I've come to expect from CD Baby! I'll be back again when I need a cd that is near impossible to find elsewhere.Thanks again for everything!
For Ken....Excellent album as usual. I've been following his work since his conception, and like everything else he creates, this album is a work of art, and will not dissapoint! Any true fan of his, or any of his past work should definately add this to their collection. On another note Failure Fans....I recently saw him on tour for 'Secrets of the Lost Satellite' in Austin,Tx (If you don't have it get it immediately, it's his best release to date since Year of the Rabbit!) I met him after the show and chatted for a few and found out that a Failure reunion may be in the works! I won't be holding my breath, but we could only be so lucky!
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Wow
author: Tim R.
Being a big Ken Andrews fan, I thought it only necessary to pick this album up. I wasn't expecting too much, as honestly I hadn't heard one track off of it- I was banking on the fact that it was a Ken Andrews project and therefore would be amazing. It turns out, this is an excellent rock album that is well done with incredible song writing and talented musicians. The CD arrived in the mail, and by that night, I had listened to it four times, all the way through! Andrews' singing here is some of my favorite from all of his work, and I found myself humming along to "Hey Sugar" quite often. If you are a fan of Failure or Year of the Rabbit, or just enjoy non-mainstream, smooth alternative rock, then get this album!
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