Liquid Skin [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: Chicken Bones.

Tracks:

Hangover
Revolutionary Kind
Bring It On
Blue Moon Rising
Las Vegas Dealer
We Haven't Turned Around
Fill My Cup
Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Rosalita
California
Devil Will Ride

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Start with Eddie Vedder's wobbly yowl, add a dose of Pink Floyd-era psychedelics and rootsy slide guitar, then top it off with Beck-like aural treatments, and you get England's critically acclaimed Gomez. Liquid Skin is more forward-looking and a bit less bluesy than its 1998 predecessor, with murky electronic textures and filtered drum machines lurking beneath the melodic surface. The group continues to wear their inspirations on their sleeves at times. "We Haven't Turned Around" sounds like Pearl Jam on a trip to the Dark Side of the Moon, while "Bring It On" cops a groove directly from Bob Marley's "Lively Up Yourself." But unlike too many of its British contemporaries, Gomez seems intent on fusing their classic and contemporary influences into an original sound that will wear well over time. --Rick Mitchell

Customer Reviews:

Only slight sophomore slump.......2006-03-05

When I initially got a hold of Gomez's second album, it was after a solid year of listening to their debut Bring It On almost every single day. In retrospect it's inevitable that Liquid Skin sounded like a disappointment at the time. Most of the tracks here are more pastiches than songs, as Gomez tries to blur their influences to the point where true originality comes out on the other end. In 2001 it seemed like overproduced mush, but time (and the iTunes shuffle feature) has been kind to Liquid Skin.

"We Haven't Turned Around" is kind of an obvious attempt to write an epic anthem on the scale of "You Can't Get Always Get What You Want" or the like; its string sections seem forced and it goes on for twice as long as it needs to. I much prefer the loopy "Strawberry Fields"-quoting version on the Gomez b-sides anthology Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline. Aside from that, the bulk of Liquid Skin is densely layered but ultimately rewarding.

"Las Vegas Dealer" transforms from a blues shuffle to a 6/8 carnival background. "Fill My Cup" marries Motorhead fuzz bass to an insistent, syncopated sing-songy guitar hook. "Blue Moon Rising" has a woozy, witch-doctor bassline and furious drumming from Gomez's secret weapon Olly Peacock. "Hangover" even manages to find a non-cliche application for electric sitar. The vocals, shared equally by gravelly-voiced Ben Ottewell, indie pinup Ian Ball, and the nondescript Tom Gray, find fewer easy hooks than on the debut but use the stylistic differences between the three to better effect. Nobody in Gomez writes particularly great lyrics, but that's sort of besides the point here.

If you've never heard the band before, I would certainly advise turning to Bring It On or the more recent Split the Difference as a primer. Liquid Skin is more of a grower, but in time you may well find it the home to your favorite Gomez song. I can listen to "Las Vegas Dealer" over and over again. If the idea of a jam band with no instrumental soloists appeals to you, you should definitely see them live as well.

Liquid Skin.......2005-09-19

Gomez are a hard band to pin down, drawing their inspiration from far to many places to considered tradtional pop rock, yet not innovative or left field enough to fit into any sort of indie/underground grouping. Thats always left them as in a sort of no mans land of musical genres and despite having had some considerable meant they've never really broken through to the mainstream.

However the bands real problem on 'Liquid Skin' is the bands attitude not style. Drawning from mainly late sixties/early seventies roots, blues and psychadelic bands the mix is certaintly interesting. Blues guitars, a faint smattering of morricone lite/mariachi rhythms and horns, backed with electronic swirls and alternating smoothe/rough vocals the band certaintly has the ability to grab your attention. The problem they have is making you stay for repeat listenings. With the exception of a couple of tunes, most notably 'Rhythm & Blues Alibi' the songs on 'Liquid Skin' lack charisma and feeling. Everythings a big forced and controlled and Gomez never quite lets go and gives it all the passion they can muster. You get the feeling that if they'd just give full abandon to the music this would probably be a five star record. Sadly it isn't though its hopeful that one day they'll knock out an album that reveals their true potential.

All in all its only worth three stars, but still worth giving it at least one spin.

Average musicians making average music.......2004-11-27

I first heard the song Rosalita from a friend's mix CD and thought it was a decent little song. I gave the album a listen after reading all the rave reviews here. Maybe my expectations were just too high after reading all the praise, but I found this album unimpressive. The music is trite and uninteresting; not that it's bad, but it just lacks anything really that original. The lyrics are too heavy-handed and recycled at times. There are a few decent tunes on this album, but overall, it's average at best, IMO.

You WILL buy this album........2004-02-19

You will buy Liquid Skin. You will then pop it into your CD player and turn it up too loud because Hangover starts our rather quiet. You will enjoy both Hangover and Revolutionary Kind. Then Bring It On will come on and you will finally start to get it. Next comes Blue Moon Rising that you will underrate at first, along with Las Vegas Dealer. Brace yourself, because We Haven't Turned Around is next, and it will blow you away. It might take until about halfway through the song when it comes back from a beautiful string interlude with slightly distorted guitars. Then comes Fill My Cup, the overdrive on the bass will intrigue you, but it will not really compare to the album version of Rhythm & Blues Alibi. Next comes Rosalita which can only be described as damn beautiful. California is rather long, but you will be too caught up in it to really notice. Last comes Devil Will Ride, which should just bring about a perfect end to one of the best albums in recent history. You will have just spent almost an hour of your life that you will wish you could get back to and relive, because it will never sound as awe-inspiring as that first time. You will eventually get to know the album like the back of your hand. It will play through your mind all the time, but it will never be able to surprise you as it did that first listen. And you will never be the same.

This CD can change lives.......2004-02-11

This is my first review, as I normally choose to read them, but the impact this CD has had has propelled me to take action otherwise. I think this is one of the best CDs of all time.It has the ability to take you somewhere, its that perfect place. You can play it just hanging out, but you can also play it during any other situation. Usually for me only one song would do in any given album, and the rest I have to skip because it cant keep up with that one song. But this CD is different. Each song is beautiful, unique, and inspiring. This CD is one Ive owned for years, but always Im blown away by. Def. a top 10 CD for me.

Average customer rating:

Liquid Skin

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000HOJBMC
Release Date: 2006-10-17

Average customer rating:

Most Complete CD in 10 Years
Even More of A Good Thing

Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: EMI Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000026X1N
Release Date: 1999-09-08

Tracks:

Hangover
Revolutionary Kind
Bring It On
Blue Moon Rising
Vegas Dealer
We Haven't Turned Around
Fill My Cup
Chicken Bones
Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Rosalita
California
Devil Will Ride

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: Chicken Bones.

Customer Reviews:

Most Complete CD in 10 Years.......2000-04-14

I haven't been this energized about a new(new to me)band since Nirvana and Pearl Jam's debut.Every song on this CD gets better with every listen and every week I have a new favorite song. The lead vocals are deep and so full of tone that it completely complements the lyrical genius that went into it. Many of the songs remind me of a Pearl Jam/Blind Melon colaboration with a little more guitar talent. While the song"We haven't turned around" has definitely put Gomez on the map,the sheer weight of this CD will put them in every household.Thank You Gomez for making songs that once again give me goosebumps with every listen and for giving me hope that MUSIC in the next decade will continue to be fresh.

Even More of A Good Thing.......2000-01-30

If you liked their first one (Bring It On) you'll love this one. An improvement on their unique style, Gomez have managed to create a smoother layed back album which takes the best parts of their first album, simplifies them (with more maturity than the first outing) strips away the complex nature of those songs and emphasises their bluesier qualities. They once again make their songs undertake left turns when you don't expect it, bringing in plenty of outside influences. More harmonious use of their three vocalists - they're just much more together on this album not having to cover any musical insecurities with overlaying sounds like they did on their first one (to great effect I might add).

Average customer rating:

Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BRHRXK
Release Date: 2000-11-27

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Liquidskin

Manufacturer: FiveSkin Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FGX7BI

Product Description

Keep This, Addiction, Break, Why Me, Pit Of Me

Average customer rating:

Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: Virgin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025AJN
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

Hangover
Revolutionary Kind
Bring It On
Blue Moon Rising
Vegas Dealer
We Haven't Turned Around
Fill My Cup
Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Rosalita
California
Devil Will Ride

Average customer rating:

Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U35S
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

Hangover
Revolutionary Kind
Bring It On
Blue Moon Rising
Vegas Dealer
We Haven't Turned Around
Fill My Cup
Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Rosalita
California
Devil Will Ride

Album Description

Australian Tour Edition 2 CD version of their '99 release, 'Liquid Skin'. The bonus 5 track CD consists of the recent U K EP 'Machismo'.Tracks on the bonus disc are all non-LP. Tracklisiting for the bonus CD, 1. 'Machismo', 2. 'Do's & Don'ts', 3. 'Touchin' Up', 4. 'Waster' & 5. 'The Dajon Song'. Slimline double jewel case. Limited Edition. 1999 release.

Album Details

Strictly Limited Australian Tour Edition featuring the Liquid Skin' Album Packaged with the New EP 'Machismo'.

Average customer rating:

Bring It On/Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: EMI/Virgin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002TKFYK
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

Hangover
Revolutionary Kind
Bring It On
Blue Moon Rising
Las Vegas Dealer
We Haven't Turned Around
Fill My Cup
Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Rosalita
California
Devil With Ride

Tracks:

Get Miles
Whippin' Piccadilly
Make No Sound
78 Stone Wobble
Tijuana Lady
Here Comes The Breeze
Love Is Better Than A Warm Trombone
Get Myself Arrested
Free To Run
Bubble Gum Years
Rie's Wagon
The Comeback

Album Description

Limited edition box-set combines the UK roots rockers' 1988 & 1989 albums. Slipcase. EMI. 2004.

Average customer rating:

Bring It On/Liquid Skin
Gomez
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005046I
Release Date: 2004-04-27

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