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Bad career moves: The Makers were one of the most respected garage punk bands of the USA. Then in 2000, just before garage punk exploded, they switched to glamrock with the concept album Rock Star God. Defying the trend, for follow-up The Strangest Parade they stayed in the same market niche. A respectable decision, but not one that makes The Strangest Parade a good album.
The main problem is an overload of ideas. The first five songs sound like someone is zapping through a collection of David Bowie and T-Rex samples. In Laughter Then Violence, the sixth song, the band finally gives itself time to elaborate on an idea, and that immediately results in a very good — albeit still somewhat chaotic — song with beautiful, warm guitar work. After that, the album calms down, but it doesn't result in good songs until Addicted To Dying. This loud rocker is even better than Laughter Then Violence. And again, guitarist Jamie excels in flamboyant outburst. Two great songs might not be enough to save the album, but if the Makers manage to create eight or more songs like Laughter Then Violence and Addicted To Dying, they've got a masterpiece on their hands. Next album?
http://www.kindamuzik.net/recensie/the-makers/strangest-parade/1930/
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