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Home arrow Press arrow Press Reviews arrow xx/xx/2000: Review of "Some of Us" (All Music Guide)
xx/xx/2000: Review of "Some of Us" (All Music Guide) Print E-mail
Monday, 15 May 2006

A conspicuous excursion into wondrous and hybrid visions of alternative rock, Some of Us,
Primitive Reason's third album, their debut in the U.S., confirms the crew's improved
disposition to extend the ways of fusing styles and sounds. The masteries of the Portuguese
band remarkably expand beyond any patterned barrier that could offset their creations.
Using trumpets, saxophones, and turntables; singing in English or Spanish; delivering
hard rock-edged tunes supplied by captivating straining guitars; or simply pounding dazzling
rhythms, Primitive Reason travels along the ways of ska, funk, and other exotic fusing areas.
The Day Will Come and No Lying Stings are just two of the tracks expressing their eccentric
musical mission. Erecting upon a strong rhythm section secured by Jorge Felizardo (drums)
and Guillermo de Llera (bass), both themes slide across danceable riffs and frenetic, funky beats.
Running on an opposite creative scenario, themes like Walkabout and Poison Plants show off as
rousing alternative metal tracks, supplied by ponderous guitars and forceful intensive drumming.
The disc's lyrical section is almost an exclusive of bassist and vocalist de Llera, also
responsible for the programming section.

Some of Us' lyrics correspondingly emerge as stimulating eccentric journeys filled with
complex sense scenarios alongside impressively pictured delusions. At the end, Primitive Reason
demonstrates their ability to compose on risky grounds, and in addition strengthen the concept
of building a mark of their own.

Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music Guide

 
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