Superchunk

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* Audio CD (September 19, 1995)
* Original Release Date: September 15, 1995
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Merge Records
* ASIN: B0000019O2
* Also Available in: Audio Cassette | LP Record
* Average Customer Review: based on 9 reviews. (Write a review.)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,104 in Music (See Top Sellers in Music)
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2. Silver Leaf And Snowy Tears Listen Listen
3. Yeah, It's Beautiful Here Too Listen Listen
4. Iron On Listen Listen
5. Sunshine State Listen Listen
6. Detroit Has A Skyline Listen
7. Eastern Terminal Listen
8. Animated Airplanes Over Germany Listen
9. Green Flowers, Blue Fish Listen
10. Here's Where The Strings Come In Listen
11. Certain Stars Listen
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In their two previous releases, Superchunk seemed to suffer from a lack of direction. Their newfound musical maturity had them abandoning the catchy anthems of their early records and smoothing out all their jagged edges and lovable imperfections. With Here's Where the Strings Come In, however, they've finally found a happy medium. This infectiously lively release has the punch of No Pocky for Kitty and the deeper lyrics and more complex musical arrangements of Foolish and On the Mouth. The band doesn't need to rely on the simplistic three-chord explosions that used to be its trademark; instead, it has focused its musical energy on creating mature, moody guitar pop that, while not lacking in passion, is expressive in a wider variety of ways. Guitarist/vocalist Mac McCaughan has written some fine songs on Here's Where the Strings Come In, and he convincingly delivers them in that perpetually adolescent wail that still cracks when strained. Though some of the tunes are serious and angst-ridden, rarely does the pace drag, and the midtempo monotony that plagued some previous albums is thankfully absent. Though it may not have the same pogo-inspiring energy of No Pocky, this Superchunk album is a nice compromise between their hyperpunk beginnings and their later, more introspective buzz pop groove. --Adem Tepedelen
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Return to Noise with clarity, March 28, 2003
Reviewer: Charles A Galupi "music snob" (Euless, Texas) - See all my reviews
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As soon as you put the needle on this one [or pushes play on the CD player] you're going to get greeted by a happy noisy record that occasionally slows down but doesn't really let up for about 45 minutes or so.

First the 'Chunks discover Angus Young's secret to great guitar sound: loud and overdriving doesn't have to sound like a danged Metallica record. The sound of 'Chunk records continues getting clearer and one can hear the actual drums and bass notes [and backing vocals] as opposed the wall of sound [much as I love it] on the early records. This way when they want to hit you over the head, they kick in a louder fuzzy guitar like they do on "Silverleaf and Snowy Tears" or "Eastern Terminal."

Second: Mac has come up with a another great batch of songs with a pile of hooks that would do any Cars record proud. And again, you can actaully sometimes make out what Mac is singing. Most of the time he's singing about a screwed up relationship [keeping in mind this was after he and bass player Laura Ballance fell out] but he's more sad than bitter.

This record also contains the very pretty "Green Flowers, Blue Fish" and the greatest "yeah yeah" chorus this side of "She Loves You" on the driving "It's Beautiful Here, Too."

Really it's hard to describe this record if you're not familliar with the touch points. It's not as hard as the Foo Fighters, but it has all the elements that make that "accessable power pop. [And Mac seems to mention airplanes a lot in his songs] If you're looking for a first Superchunk, this would be a good one. If you own earlier 'Chunk it's a good record to catch a band maturing.

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Beginning of the softening of their sound. , November 13, 2005
Reviewer: D. Ellison "music everyday" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This came out in 1995. Indoor living, from 1997 was their last of 5 great albums along with indicental music, foolish, no pocky for kitty and mouth to mouth. This is the beginning of the slide to a generally more gentle sound. They got declawed a bit. Worse, they didn't write any of the real together, soaring, 2 guitar power songs here that they did on those 5 albums. I'm glad I got virtually all their records. Who knows, in 10 years when I'm 61 maybe I'll be more into this and their other late 90's/2000's records, less fast, less powerful. Though, on listening to this, none of the songs hit that great musical groove that 5 to 11 of their songs do on those 5 great albums. Still, much better than a poke in the eye. chrisbct@hotmail.com

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An Aquired Taste, Worth Acquiring, October 6, 2000
Reviewer: "jmcampbe11" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
This is my favorite Superchunk album. I guess by definition they're grouped into the category of "punk", but that tag doesn't do them justice. They're songs are well crafted, and poetic. They also know how to flat out rock. If the chorus of "Greenflowers, Buefish" doesn't set your toes a tappin' then you better check yourself for a pulse. Beware, Mac McCaughan's voice is an aquired taste so if sometimes off key vocals bother you stay away. If not do yourself a favor and buy this album, then pick up "Foolish" next.… (mere)