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Review From: The Big Takeover http://www.bigtakeover.com/ |
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For his first digital-only release, head Barbarellatone Robbie Quine presents what is quite possibly his best album to date. Honestly, I probably said that a couple Barbarellatones reviews ago, but it’s the truth: Robbie simply outdoes himself every single time. With The Sound of Love, he perfectly distills his unique vision of ’70s glam, punk rock, psychedelia, pop and John Waters into a single concept and, in turn, creates a perfect album.
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As silly as Robbie can be, though, he can also turn out serious songs, like “LTK,” the story of a rebellious stripper/escort, another Reed-ish folk-rock tune. The heartbreakingly beautiful “Feeling Haunted” is a lover’s lament of adultery set to a perfect pop background that mixes Beatles-esque symphonia with ’80s pop, perhaps along the lines of XTC and Tears For Fears. The cryptic new wave-ish “Sunshine Death Mask” (lyrics by Patrick Carpenter) seems to be a commentary on life in Los Angeles.
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As far as I’m concerned, Robbie Quine is a true artist and The Barbarellatones are one of the best bands currently gracing the ethereal music industry void. Hopefully, Barbarellatone-mania will catch on and Robbie can live the rock star life he deserves after all these years.
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