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The Good Life started out as a means for Tim Kasher to use a songwriting approach that differed from his other projects (namely, Cursive), but it didn’t take long for the solo project to become a band, and for that band to finally come into its own.
The Good Life’s sound has evolved from the refined, quiet pop of the first full-length, Novena on a Nocturn, to the moody hooks of 2002’s Black Out, to the sing-along anthems of divorce and disillusionment found on the recent Lovers Need Lawyers EP. The sum of these parts is found on Album of the Year.
Album of the Year brings all that is the sound of The Good Life to fruition – catchy, moody pop rock that fluctuates between the all-ages club and the smoky cabaret, right alongside sing-along crescendos that spin into cinematic bursts. In short, every song has a plan – every song is going someplace, and lyrically, going there will inevitably involve leaving, being left, or leaving in anticipation of being left. Kasher’s ability to cleverly turn an innocuous phrase into a malicious slur of ill will leaves you not knowing whether to laugh or cry, all the while giving you the distinct impression that you’ll be quoting him at some point down the road. With that said, could Album of the Year just as well be called Break-up Album of the Year? Maybe. But that would limit it to being compared only to other break-up albums, and, well, it can hold its own.
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The Good Life started out as a means for Tim Kasher to use a songwriting approach that differed from his other projects (namely, Cursive), but it didn’t take long for the solo project to become a band, and for that band to finally come into its own.
The Good Life’s sound has evolved from the refined, quiet pop of the first full-length, Novena on a Nocturn, to the moody hooks of 2002’s Black Out, to the sing-along anthems of divorce and disillusionment found on the recent Lovers Need Lawyers EP. The sum of these parts is found on Album of the Year.
Album of the Year brings all that is the sound of The Good Life to fruition – catchy, moody pop rock that fluctuates between the all-ages club and the smoky cabaret, right alongside sing-along crescendos that spin into cinematic bursts. In short, every song has a plan – every song is going someplace, and lyrically, going there will inevitably involve leaving, being left, or leaving in anticipation of being left. Kasher’s ability to cleverly turn an innocuous phrase into a malicious slur of ill will leaves you not knowing whether to laugh or cry, all the while giving you the distinct impression that you’ll be quoting him at some point down the road. With that said, could Album of the Year just as well be called Break-up Album of the Year? Maybe. But that would limit it to being compared only to other break-up albums, and, well, it can hold its own.
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shattered-hero wrote:
Yeah, Album of the Year is the best the band has to offer.
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CerMakAlot wrote:
There is no way to really go wrong. Start out chronologically. I think I like Album of the Year best though.
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cooperchev wrote:
Which album should I begin with?
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grprotse wrote:
tags: ...folk, emo. This is huh, wow.
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ruinyourshoes wrote:
If any has this live album and knows where I could find, I'd really appreciate it.
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
nice
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shaiinar wrote:
Tim Kasher is the shit.
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DampedVirus wrote:
Stefanie is the cutest woman in the music industry.
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mikebelto wrote:
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kelchm wrote:
Tim Kasher kicks ass.
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KingSteven16 wrote:
I'll forever say the Good Life is a better band.. But yeah, we should all bow at Kasher's feet (solo tunes too... 2am is one of the best songs EVER!!!).. And about a new Good Life record, not likely any time soon.. Help Wanted Nights was kinda a fluke.. The record wrote itself and just kinda jumped out there.. Cursive will tour on Mama.... for at least the rest of the year.. Maybe there'll be word on a new Good Life record sometime in 2010, if Cursive doesn't keep going..
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ChasingLove wrote:
cursive and the good life are both amazing bands. kasher's voice is raw and sincere. both bands appeal to different moods. bluntly great music =)
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kristenbrutus wrote:
Black Out. Now THAT deserves a shiiiiiiiit, son!
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DampedVirus wrote:
Stefanie is so fucking pretty and doable.
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avanishingact wrote:
Does anyone know if another album is coming out? Cursive just released a new album so maybe he'll start another Good Life album.
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Oaklandish wrote:
Yeah, you're right. Tim Kasher is amazing.
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brianlinky wrote:
Forget comparing the two bands. Both are amazing because they're both coming from Tim Kasher. Either way, you have to admit, it doesn't get much leeter than Novena & Black Out....shit son.
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Oaklandish wrote:
This is pure love, but Cursive is a little bit better tho..
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MrDaniel_UK wrote:
Agreed. AOTY is one of the very few perfect albums I've ever heard... in my opinion, of course.
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stewievslois wrote:
"Album of year" is possibly the best written album I've heard. The songs go so well together, they fit brilliantly and culminate in the fantastic 'two years this month' finishing the album in a perfect fashion.
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