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Chicago Tribune Review 12/19/03

Phobiac - 12-20-2003 at 12:12 PM

Not sure if this is a review from a live show or of the CD? I think a live show from when they played on December 9, 10 or 11.

I don't see anything "weird" about Ima Robot. I think the word "weird" from this reporters review is simply indicative of his “not getting it.”

"...doesn't inspire repeat listens." For over two years I've been addicted to Ima Robot and I think my speakers only know how to "beat" to Ima Robot!

Quote:

Stephen Haag, The Hartford Courant
159 Words
19 December 2003
Chicago Tribune
RedEye
37
English
Copyright 2003, Chicago Tribune. All Rights Reserved.

The Los Angeles glam/garage/new wave quintet forgets the Golden Rule of being a Weird Band: You have to be weird all the time.

When Ima Robot lets its freak flag fly, the band is a joy to behold: "Dynomite" is Devo-influenced synth-pop deluxe and the glammy "Dirty Life" perfectly captures '80s ennui. Meanwhile, "A is for Action" and "Here Come the Bombs" meld arena-rock guitars with smart-alecky agitpop.

But when Ima Robot forgets the Golden Rule, things get messy. "Alive" and "Scream" are nondescript '80s pop. "Let's Talk Turkey" and "Philosophofee" are earthbound garage rock with synthy bells and whistles but quickly forgotten.

This may be the point, but disposable craftsmanship doesn't inspire repeat listens.

Take away: Rule breakers.

draconian - 12-20-2003 at 01:59 PM

This review is bogus on many levels, but primarly because it is a plaigarism of the Popmatters review. Reviewers are the laziest writers around.

MichelleRene - 12-20-2003 at 02:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Phobiac


When Ima Robot lets its freak flag fly



That's kind of a funny line- the IMA FREAK Flag!
:P