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Seven Mary Three - The Economy of Sound Audio CD

A fair review of the Seven Mary Three "The Economy of Sound" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Seven Mary Three reviews here, or go back to the Seven Mary Three tabs.

Seven Mary Three Band: Seven Mary Three
Title: The Economy of Sound
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Release Date: 2001-06-05
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Sleepwalking 2: Wait 3: Faster 4: Summer Is Over 5: Honey 6: Still I Find You 7: Breakdown 8: Man in Control? 9: Zeroes & Ones 10: First Time Believers 11: Steal a Car 12: Tug

Not as innovative, yes, but still solid 7M3 sound
My only problem is "Don't Walk with the Devil" is advertised as a bonus track everywhere for this album; and I've heard it on the internet once or twice but have never found it on this album, the two that I have. I've been listening to them for a while and this was definitely a scale tipper for me to go out and get everything they release when I find out it's been released.


Hearty Goodness
They put the hammer down that they still were for real and could be good in many ways. They turned this record into a long awaited statement. For a great deal of the cd, it meant appealing more in a rhythmic, singing, and pop-observing way. Topics may have actually gotten stranger here, except for when he is merely dreaming in "sleepwalking". I love this album, but it doesn't really pull together the way I had hoped (I don't like "tug"--by the way, did you know that "Tug" was the origional idea for the title of this album? I know because I was on the Seven Mary Three Street Team for this album).

Favorite songs: Faster, Honey, Zeroes and Ones. Mainly, I think "honey" is the best song on this album. It sticks with you and is a easy-to-get great example of all the great many metaphors Seven Mary Three uses. I also like the speed-fast edgy craziness of "Breakdown" and the slow-paced methodic hypnotism of "Zeroes and Ones". I dislike "tug" for it's boringness and inability to fit in musically with this album. However, the way it tells a story in pieces with metaphors spewed about does keep it close to belonging, enough to keep this a five star cd. This is a case where the worst song is still worth listening to, and in some ways over again. So the bottom line is this cd is excellent, don't bother yourself with trying to find the hit--only "wait" and "sleepwalking" made the radio.


A better than fine piece of pop.
Although their sound itself has changed quite a bit (from 90s alternative rock to something more poppy and upbeat), they've always worn their southern influences on their sleeves. Seven Mary Three has always been an intriguing band. There's just something special about Ross's vocals. . . even when he isn't growling. On The Economy of Sound, he also sounds smooth, gentle. . . almost like honey (and in the actual track "Honey").

The Economy of Sound has a perfect Autumn sound. . . it feels like October, after the leaves' colors have changed ("Summer Is Over") and trick-or-treaters are getting ready to go around town. Songs like "Wait", "Faster", "Still I Find You", "First Time Believers", "Steal a Car". . . perfect music for those breezy, chilly months. And something for people all over the country, and perhaps the world.


Disappointing...but hey, it's Seven Mary Three
"Wait" is the only song that has caught my attention so far. I may be disappointed with this one, but Seven Mary Three is still in my top ten. If you're looking for ROCK CROWN caliber songs, look else where.


keep getting better
In fact, I found them dull and uninspiring. Contrary to some people who have commented here before, I never thought much of 7M3's first two albums. But I became an overnight fan with Orange Ave. The band was playing better and the songwriting was world's better. The Economy of Sound continues the band going in the RIGHT direction. I recommend this album and Orange Ave. to anyone who likes good, intelligent rock.


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