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album: Ten Silver Drops
artist: Secret Machines
label: Reprise / 2006
score: 79
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by Tim Mathiesen
February 2007
Where does a band go after putting out one of the most impressive albums of 2004? Well, they should relax and enjoy themselves. Secret Machines did just that. Ten Silver Drops is not creative, original or artistic. It is, however, enjoyable and exciting. High quality music that may be predictable, but it's creative enough to keep the most critical person interested.
I, at first, criticized it for following the usual verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge (or guitar solo)/chorus (possible chord change) progression, but found that I was enjoying myself while ripping it apart. So I stopped, sat back and listened. I couldn't help but smile and tap my foot. Yes, the influences of U2, Pink Floyd, and Led Zepplin are obvious and in your face, but there's enough Secret Machines originality in each song that the critic must realize that this album is not meant to break new ground. It's just a time for the band to enjoy themselves and take a breath, knowing that their hard work has finally paid off. They've hit the big time! Enjoy it while you can, boys. But, please, give us something as creative as Now Here Is Nowhere, soon, because this lenient attitude won't last.
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