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The Wallflowers - Breach Audio CD

A fair review of the The Wallflowers "Breach" 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 The Wallflowers reviews here, or go back to the The Wallflowers tabs.

The Wallflowers Band: The Wallflowers
Title: Breach
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Release Date: 2000-10-10
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Letters from the Wasteland 2: Hand Me Down 3: Sleepwalker 4: I've Been Delivered 5: Witness 6: Some Flowers Bloom Dead 7: Mourning Train 8: Up from Under 9: Murder 101 10: Birdcage 11: Invisible City [Live] 12: Sleepwalker [Andy Wallace Remix]

Excellent Album from a Talented Band
I am a huge Bob Dylan fan but have tried my hardest to not let that influence my opinion of his youngest son's band. I have to confess that I bought "Breach" after I read some interviews with Jakob Dylan and was impressed by how articulate and down to earth he seemed (I bought "Bringing Down the Horse" after I bought this album). And it wasn't hard at all. Jakob Dylan is not his father and shouldn't be as harshly compared as he is sometimes; after all, NO ONE writes like Bob Dylan. His son, however, has proven himself to be pretty darn talented in his own right. Jakob's skill as a songwriter is amazing; he lyrics are solid and intelligent all throughout this album, and besides that, the Wallflowers are a genuinely talented band. Their instrumentals are first-rate and fit perfectly with Jakob's smooth voice. Favorite tracks here are "Letters From the Wasteland," "Hand Me Down," "Sleepwalker," and "Birdcage. " All of the songs seem to be deeply personal, and there isn't one on here I don't like. This is an album from a group who worked hard to get where they are today, and the result is a refreshingly candid work from a genuinely talented singer-songwriter and his band. If you like good music, buy "Breach. " It has a key place in my CD collection, an honor considering that I am a huge "Classic Rock" fan and The Wallflowers are one of the only modern bands I like. This is an album that would make Bob proud. Way to go Jakob, Rami, Gregg, Michael and Mario! You guys rock!.


Now THIS is some music here!
Breach is much more introspective, so therefore it may not have as much mass appeal. At first listen, Breach doesn't sound as good as Bringing Down the Horse. However, give it a few more spins, and soon you won't want to take it out of your CD player! Breach is actually a better, more consistent album than BDTH. All the tracks are excellent, from the hard-rocking Letters From the Wasteland to the beautiful hidden track Babybird. The smart, melodic folk-rock is perfect for every mood. The lyrics are deep and poetic, although it takes a few listens to fully grasp Dylan's shades of meaning. He has also grown as a singer since 1996, showing off a range and expression that I didn't know he possessed. With all that in place, Jakob Dylan once again proves that he is perfectly capable of stepping out of his father's immense shadow (in my opinion, he is just as talented--his singing voice is much better, at any rate). The question is whether or not this top-notch collection will find an audience in the era of TRL.

So if you are sick of the boy bands and Britneys, buy this album! Breach is the work of a singer-songwriter and a talented band, as opposed to a lip-synching teen idol working on automatic pilot. It is the perfect antidote to the materialistic and shallow landscape that defines the majority of today's pop music. It's just a shame that the public wasn't more receptive to it.


Whassupppppp
How can this record be considered stellar? HA! What a joke. I really do not understand these reviews. The production is way too polished, the songs are simply dull. The hidden track is really the only decent track on the cd. I guess they are just trying to make some spending money (i would imagine it will sell millions. . . probably even win a grammy!) and sacrifice the creativity. I heard their first album and thought it was great. . . . the second one was better. . . . . and now this! C'mon guys! Jacob needs a little tutoring from his pop. This record, coming from a band with potential, simply sucks.


not bad
sleep walker went nowhere, and the album has dropped off the top 100 in about only 7 weeks. its a shame this album isnt doing too well and it probably will be considered a perfect example of a sophomore slump. this album does have some strong points. a main issue from the wallflowers is to create something thats not bland. on some of their cd's they fail to make anything different and it all sounds the same. with this one, they have some variety, but its alot like the other one. just great pop/rock music. i dont see a bright future for them, and thats a shame. the wallflowers are a great band, and you should probably check this album out.


kingsummers is blown away
The CD has hits from beginning to end and it stays true to the Wallflowers sound. **Breach** is simply incredible. This is definitely a must have, it's impossible to take it out of your cd player. i just saw them in concert 12. 09. 00 and they sounded unbelievable. Hurry and grab this cd,it's destined to be a classic, once again Jakob opens his heart and soul to the listener and absolutely blows you away. The boys are back after a long 4 years. don't wait any longer, your really missing out.


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