On Sat, 24 Sep 1994, Jeff Davis wrote:
quoted 18 lines Funny - happened to be listening to it when I read your post, so figured> Funny - happened to be listening to it when I read your post, so figured
> it would be appropriate to respond. Despite, the bashing that Seefeel
> have gotten on this list and in other forums (repetitive, MBV knockoffs,
> etc.) I really like 'em and and really like this disc, which is a
> compilation of earlier EP's. In fact I like it better than Quique.
>
> Locust's engineering work is superb, the AFX 'fast' and 'slow' mixes of
> "time to find me" are incredible, and the Sine Bubble 'embossed dub' mix
> of 'plainsong' is one of those awesome mutated mixes that almost is
> unrecognizable as a mix of the original.
>
> seefeel makes music that ripples and overlaps its self in a VERY
> hyptnotic fashion, and even when they just create a massive wave of lush
> sound that isn't going anywhere, its soothingly beautiful. I think the
> 'repetitiveness' rag is due to the fact that some of the transitions and
> evolutions are so subtle and gradual that it takes an active listen to
> really sort them out. An excellent disc well-worth purchasing, IMHO.
>
Very much agree with Jeff here in regards to the active listening being
necessary to really appreciate what Seefeel is all about...Just wanted to
throw in my support for the compilation as well, as I too have always thought
that Seefeel's bumrap is only due to the fact that those who are bitchin'
about the music are doing it so loudly that they're not hearing what they
are criticizing...
my $.02-
thad