264. Cursive - the ugly organ

264.Ctheuglyorgan,
originally uploaded by jrd550.

I was really looking forward to this disc, so I was implicitly setting my self up for a let down. The great moments aren't enough to outweigh the dull ones. The tracks at times sound muddled and rushed instead of clear and precise like Domestica. My main problem is with the cello - I like the sound but I don't think it needs to be incorporated into every single song - it's overkill. With that said it is still a strong album with great moments and beautiful lyrics - I'll take a 'let down' from Cursive any day.

"you're in my web now - I've come to wrap you up tight 'til it's time to bite down."

8 out of 10