tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776777782419637264.post3412400767946007214..comments2024-03-28T05:23:44.479-07:00Comments on Wilfully Obscure: Pugwash - Play This Intimately (As If Among Friends) (2015, Omnivore) - a brief overviewspavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00986537771229635843noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776777782419637264.post-81425749420612531442015-09-08T04:17:32.757-07:002015-09-08T04:17:32.757-07:00Indeed, indeed. I agree with spavid about the bett...Indeed, indeed. I agree with spavid about the better tracks from the new album as well as the over-production. The energy and spontaneity are lacking in too much of the album. I know they are thrilled to be able to record or mix at Abbey Road, bit it makes me wonder if they're getting a little spooked by the ghosts lurking about in that storied place.<br /><br />I affirm what lucky said about Pugwash being a superior live act. Just caught them on their current tour, and I highly recommend their live show for an invigorating musical experience as well as Monty Python-esque humor. I laughed and enjoyed the music in equal measure.Rob-in-Brevardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532844419280599147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776777782419637264.post-1617189856213470632015-09-07T16:18:03.431-07:002015-09-07T16:18:03.431-07:00I agree. Just bought the new one on iTunes and aft...I agree. Just bought the new one on iTunes and after the first listen, I'm a little underwhelmed. I was busy working at the time, so I need to give it more a more focused attention.Brian Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147578947577455135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776777782419637264.post-75620870490373604852015-09-07T15:11:34.213-07:002015-09-07T15:11:34.213-07:00I agree 100% with your assessment. They were one ...I agree 100% with your assessment. They were one of my favorite bands 5 or 6 years ago, but the overproduction, obsession with ELO, and the attempt to put some kind of 1970's FM radio sheen on their recordings has sapped the vitality of their music.<br /><br />Interestingly, they are a very good live band so it may benefit them to go back to their roots a bit and spend more time writing and less time trying to produce what they envision to be the perfect recording.luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868945961796452473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776777782419637264.post-4221902422307138022015-09-07T09:01:23.193-07:002015-09-07T09:01:23.193-07:00Can't talk about Pugwash without mentioning th...Can't talk about Pugwash without mentioning their single greatest influence: XTC. Pushwash is my antidote for my starvation for lack of new Partridge material.Brian Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147578947577455135noreply@blogger.com