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You might not expect an injection of such lighthearted fare on a Chevelle album, but it certainly is no crime. In fact, after such blistering material on 2007's Vena Sera, it almost seemed proper to tackle less weighty subjects such as apparitions, conspiracy theories, and erratic sleeping conditions. Sci-Fi Crimes, the hard rock trio's fifth album, isn't so much a change of pace as it is a change in source material from which to draw the group's fiercely dynamic sound. Experiences in the lives of the band made it easy for lead man Pete Loeffler to boldly go in a new direction with his songwriting. Take "Highland's Apparition," for instance, which is based on a spooky occurrence at a haunted house, or "Roswell's Spell," inspired by a visit to the UFO Museum in New Mexico. Other songs are less off the wall and more right on target. First single "Jars" explores the down side of "going green" in typical Chevelle style. "Letter from a Thief" is perhaps the most personal tale on the album, written about an incident when the band's equipment was stolen during a tour stop. Let's just say the experience hasn't yet been forgiven and forgotten. This is most certainly the same band that draws frequent comparisons to Tool, with its crunchy guitar attack and Loeffler's unforgettable vocal delivery. But it's their ability to pull off such flippant tales with their characteristic punch that gives Sci-Fi Crimes a humanizing appeal not found on their previous records. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
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Another one done
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- By SicXX SicK TriX
- 9/3/2009 19:11:21
- I agree with bigbullrush, I dont think they reinvented anything but changed it up a bit. Vena Sera was in my opinion very heavy, in your face hard rock. In Sci-Fi Crimes they go a little softer. Still a very excellent album and would recommend to a Chevelle fan or not. They do a couple more acoustic soft songs than normal. I dont wanna say this sci-fi is a pop album but its definitely lighter than their previous effort and more catchy tunes. I also really enjoyed the higher pitched vocal something we really havent heard from Chevelle before, but it sounds awesome. Overall a really great album that I'm gonna be listening to a lot.
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Solid Chevelle
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- By BigBullrush
- 9/3/2009 02:20:46
- Doesn't reinvent the sound, but is solid listening. The songs in the middle of the album are A+, My keepers are "Shameful Metaphors," "Jars," "Fell Into your Shoes," and "Letter From a Thief". I like the higher pitched vocals integrated in "Fell Into your Shoes," which gives the Chevelle sound an extra bit of dimension. The rest of the songs are solid as well, just don't stick in my head as much! Highland's Apparition revisits the more lonely vocal sounds of "Panic Prone" (without being as memorable though). I've only got a few listens under the belt, but am more than excited to recommend this to any Chevelle fans!
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