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It's been a long time since
Miocene first appeared with their debut EP Refining The Theory
in 2000. Their second release, 2002's Cellular Memory, was
more electronica than rock. So what of this, their first
full-length album?
In the same year as Miocene were making Refining The Theory, a little band from LA called Linkin Park released their debut record, Hybrid Theory. It attempted to merge heavy rock, electronica and hip-hop into a hybrid style, from which the album's title was taken. What wasn't emphasised was the large slice of pop that was thrown into the mix, and catapulted Linkin Park to worldwide stardom. A Perfect Life... is the thinking man's Hybrid Theory. There is very little of the pop - you won't find any catchy radio choruses on here - but the melding of the styles is more complete, more cleverly done and often more effective. There is also a generous sprinkling of prog in here, a genre which only musos tend to be able to stand. It is anything but predictable, veering wildly between Aphex Twin, The Streets and Tool. It's not often pleasant listening, it won't get into the top ten, but it's an interesting listen with some well-executed ideas and a consistent sound. Anything that takes a stand against the vice-like grip help my mediocrity on the music scene is OK in my book. |
(c) & (p) 2005 www.miocene.org & www.danielemile.co.uk