Lazer Guided Melodies

Чесно - мені нудно від цього альбому.

Odd album to be included here. I feel like albums like this get made all the time. Talented but with an outside flavor. They don't get any traction so we never here of them. This one was pretty slick but it didn't lean in a direction I prefer. Maybe I just couldn't meet it where it lives this day.

I wasn't expecting Lazer Guided Melodies to be very good but this was quite a bit better than i was expecting. This is a space rock album so the name of the game here is ambiance since there is certainly a lot of that. Because of that, this album is best when in certain situations in which ambient music fits and this album won't be the easiest to get into but when you do get into it, it can be a pretty relaxing album that's good to listen to after a long day. This album also does have many quirks in its sound with all the extra instruments and sounds aside from the typical stuff and i find those to be fairly nice additions. This album is kinda hard to get into but if you do, you will find a pretty decent album.
Best Song: Run
Worst Song: If I Were with Her Now

Impossibly, Jason Pierce (Spacemen 3) manages to be both spaced out and thoroughly grounded. No part of me aimlessly floats listening to this record but, then again, there's a gorgeousness that's got me feeling: 'I wanna step into the breeze.' But vagueness, at least one that doesn't always adhere, has its breaking point, and on this album, that comes w/ 'Symphony Space,' an unnecessary instrumental offering. Lyrically, Pierce has a 'you' in mind throughout, one he doesn't exactly explore but merely addresses, e.g., 'And when you smile / You know you blind me / To all the horrors I see.' Quality production, tho, and elegances such as 'You Know It's True,' 'Shine a Light,' 'Angel Sigh,' and '200 Bars' furnish a triumphant sheen that's undeniably pleasurable.

Ewww not another one. 1.33

Basically just slowed down, less creative U2. I realize I mentioned U2 in my last two reviews, but seriously could we get some U2 on this thing?

Shoegazing from approximately 250 miles above the Earth.

I've listened to "Ladies and Gentlemen..." in the past and it never fully clicked with me. I liked this a lot, though so maybe I was particularly in the mood for this today. I look forward to revisiting L&G.

Found this one even more boring than "...floating in space". Peasant background noise, but nothing very memorable except for Shine a Light.

I got worried when I looked into this band and saw it was most of the members of Spacemen 3 who I really disliked. Looks like the problem in Spacemen 3 wasn't Jason Pierce (the main guy here in Spiritualized). I'd still like to see the songs develop more, instead of often just one theme ebbing and flowing, and would like a little more energy behind the vocals, but otherwise I enjoyed this album. The first couple of tracks got me worried I was going to dislike the shoegaze lack of energy, but If I Were With Her Now started pretty cool. I was very surprised by I Want You - almost sounded like U2. Run picked things up even more. Then they get pretty ambient starting with Step Into the Breeze, but it was enjoyable. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised.

A pretty aesthetic sounding album with many rock songs, however it does do zany things every so often.

I don't really know what to say about this album. In fact, I was so puzzled trying to determine whether I liked it that I listened to it twice. The verdict is: I still don't know. I definitely do not like the first song, but after that it settles in to a perfectly nice, soothing, dream pop-type album. It's perfectly OK, completely non-threatening and about as cutting edge as a bowl of warm pudding. I feel like I've given worse albums three stars, but there's something about this album that's so formulaic that it's almost offensive.

I think I'll give it a 3, because it's fine, but I'm not fully comfortable with it.

I'm on the same page as the reviewer who wrote "Very rapidly slipped into background noise which is perhaps the point?"

Another epic drug trip from The Spiritualized. I lost all sense of track and time and felt like I was a fictional druggie at the center of a movie staring into a mirror pondering my life choices. And I mean this in a good way. Don't take drugs. You just have to listen to this.

This was an interesting one. I found some of these moments transcendent. Others I felt like there could have been more drum presence to up the stakes as the song went on. Regardless, this album definitely got my attention and was a strong shoegaze presence. 3.7/5 -> 4/5

Still sounds modern. Ethereal velvet underground vibe.

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**Review of "Lazer Guided Melodies" by Spiritualized**

"Lazer Guided Melodies" is an intriguing album that treads a fine line between Britpop sensibilities and cosmic exploration. While it doesn't quite reach the celestial heights of "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space," it still manages to carve out its own distinct space.

The album's sonic landscape oscillates between dreamy, ethereal passages and moments of gritty guitar-driven energy. Tracks like "Shine a Light" and "Run" showcase Spiritualized's ability to create hypnotic soundscapes that linger in the mind long after the music stops.

However, it's impossible to ignore the shadow cast by the monumental "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space." The latter remains a masterpiece, and "Lazer Guided Melodies" occasionally feels like it's standing in its predecessor's shadow. Yet, if we set aside direct comparisons, this album reveals its own merits.

The personal preference factor comes into play here. While "Lazer Guided Melodies" may not dominate my playlist as frequently as "Ladies and Gentlemen," it still finds its way into rotation. Its quieter moments, such as "Symphony Space," evoke a sense of introspection, while the more upbeat tracks inject vitality into the overall experience.

In summary, "Lazer Guided Melodies" deserves recognition for its unique blend of Britpop influences and cosmic aspirations. It may not soar as high as its predecessor, but it remains a captivating journey through space and sound.
This is an intriguing album that treads a fine line between Britpop sensibilities and cosmic exploration. While it doesn't quite reach the celestial heights of "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space," it still manages to carve out its own distinct space.

The album's sonic landscape oscillates between dreamy, ethereal passages and moments of gritty guitar-driven energy. Tracks like "Shine a Light" and "Run" showcase Spiritualized's ability to create hypnotic soundscapes that linger in the mind long after the music stops.

However, it's impossible to ignore the shadow cast by the monumental "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space." The latter remains a masterpiece, and "Lazer Guided Melodies" occasionally feels like it's standing in its predecessor's shadow. Yet, if we set aside direct comparisons, this album reveals its own merits.

The personal preference factor comes into play here. While "Lazer Guided Melodies" may not dominate my playlist as frequently as "Ladies and Gentlemen," it still finds its way into rotation. Its quieter moments, such as "Symphony Space," evoke a sense of introspection, while the more upbeat tracks inject vitality into the overall experience.

In summary, "Lazer Guided Melodies" deserves recognition for its unique blend of Britpop influences and cosmic aspirations. It may not soar as high as its predecessor, but it remains a captivating journey through space and sound. 4 stars.

It's alright. It's got a real laid back, shoe-gaze, spacey stoner kind of vibe, while channelling the likes of the Stone Roses and the Jesus and Mary Chain at times. It's nice enough for what it is, but nothing leaps out and excites me about this.

Spährische Klänge mit viel Synthy, Orgel und einer mäßigen Stimme. Auf dem Album ist leider keine Supernova sind eher Mondfinsternis. Es gibt sicherlich besser Platten des Genres.

I love shoegaze & dreampop, but that was about he most boring version. Lazer Guided Mediocrity is more like it. 2/5