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The Divorce
The Gifted Program
May 13th 2006
The Divorce’s encore album “The Gifted Program”
is a confident creation that strays from emo influences
and streams pure rock + roll.
There are a couple key elements to The Gifted Program that
illustrate the group’s maturity and aid in establishing
an undeniably identifiable “divorce” sound rather
than trailing other manufactured, pro-pop jingles. Although
there is still the slightest hint of blithe—signaled
by bizarre lyrics that are dually peculiar and ingenious—Shane’s
attractive vocal fashion is less processed in comparison
to their previous album and appreciatively clear and comprehensible—yes,
I sing along.
The quality and creativity of the album is incredible assuming
their youthfulness as a group—gathering in 2001 they
have crafted infectious music that is a staple to the Seattle
stage. The Gifted Program flaunts a solid and hearty harmony—brimming
with a more growling guitar and authoritative bass line.
While 2003’s release of the prima-donna disk—There
Will Be Blood Tonight—was able to uplift my high school
years—The Gifted Program resonates well-seasoned sophistication.
If you didn’t like The Divorce before—you will
now.
These four young men have dressed an impressive and infatuating
album—as if I haven’t said it enough—The
Gifted Program is rock and roll gold.
Reviewed By Karoline Anderson |
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