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It's his eighth album and the best so far. After "Watching the Detectives," much of his music has been disappointing — experimental, pleading but lacking tuneful interest. Now he's combined sharp words with catchy tunes. | It's his eighth album and the best so far. After "Watching the Detectives," much of his music has been disappointing — experimental, pleading but lacking tuneful interest. Now he's combined sharp words with catchy tunes. | ||
One of the best and bitter tracks is "Pills and Soap": ''"Children and animals. Give me the needle, give me the rope. We're gonna melt them down for pills and soap" | One of the best and bitter tracks is "Pills and Soap": ''"Children and animals. Give me the needle, give me the rope. We're gonna melt them down for pills and soap."'' Biting words to a slow-clap beat, bare words from a bruised lyricist and melodic, too. | ||
This runs straight into the finale, "The World And His Wife," a hopeful, jolly song and a clever contrast. | This runs straight into the finale, "The World And His Wife," a hopeful, jolly song and a clever contrast. |
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