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Something Corporate - 2002 Leaving Through The Window
 SOMETHING CORPORATE - LEAVING THROUGH THE WINDOW (2002, MCA/DRIVE THRU) Andrew McMahon - vocals, organ, piano Josh Partington - guitars, vocals William Tell - guitars, vocals Clutch - bass Brian Ireland - drums, vocals Background The artwork for 'Leaving Through the Window', featuring a scantily-clad woman, well, leaving through the window, may trigger preconceptions that Something Corporate are another brainless modern rock band recycling what's already come before. Not so, as this album is a refreshing twist for the genre, utilising piano and strings to maximum effect to give the band a rich, full sound that comfortably fits with the boundless energy and contagious melody the songs possess. The Songs The mature-sounding 'Astronaut' is perhaps the best example of Something Corporate's craft, brilliantly harnessing Andrew McMahon's pleading vocals with an instantly accessible piano-based hookline. 'Cavanaugh Park' is along similar lines, and 'Drunk Girl' has a distinct retro feel. The breathless trio of 'I Want to Save You', 'Punk Rock Princess' and 'I Woke Up In a Car' prove the band's rock credentials impressively, and the whole album is characterised by a sonic diversity and melodic consistency that remains throughout. In Summary 'Leaving Through the Window' is one of the best debuts of the past couple of years, and it is to be hoped that MCA persevere with the band for more than one album. Given a chance, long-term talent like Something Corporate could rescue the current sorry state of the industry. URL: www.somethingcorporate.com Track Listing: 01 I Want to Save You 02 Punk Rock Princess 03 I Woke up in a Car 04 If You C Jordan 05 The Astronaut 06 Hurricane 07 Cavanaugh Park 08 Fall 09 Straw Dog 10 Good News 11 Drunk Girl 12 Not What It Seems 13 You're Gone 14 Globes & Maps Related Articles: N/A Copying of material without permission is not permitted. Posted by Toffeepop
on August 22, 2003 ·
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