Figge Wrote:
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All these middle eastern influences annoys me a
> little and I don't think the songs are effective
> enough (lack the structure and directness I
> need)...if that makes sense. :-)


Yeah - that makes sense. It was the first album I heard in 2001 and I think my fondness for it comes from the fact it helped me through a difficult time. Plus, at that point I really dug things that weren't conventional and had loads of different styles. But from a purely musical point of view, Groo Grux is the perfect package.


> Love the more mellow and moody song on that album
> though, like "The Dreaming Tree" though and
> "Spoon"....and I quite like "Simon" too. ;-)

The Dreaming Tree is so emotional it always gets me!! Spoon is great too and Alanis' vocals work really well. I also love Crush, and that whole romantic late night sax vibe it gives off. Simon? I'm not sure I know that one! Was that on Before These Crowded Streets or another release? Lifehouse did a great song called Simon but that's the only one I know. Now I'm curious mate! :-))

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