Nothing New for America
Andrew S. Weicksel | Princeton, NJ United States | 01/03/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This Import does not offer any new material from Bright Eyes or Her Space Holiday. The songs can be found on CD releases here in the states. If you have Bright Eye's "Fevers and Mirrors," or Her Space Holiday's "Home is Where You Hang Yourself," this CD is not worth it. However, if you do not own these albums and are interested in either band, this "Vs." Cd is a good introduction. Bright Eyes offers great song writing in both lyrics and musical structure. Her Space Holiday swings from a techno feel, to emo guitar feel. The orchestration for these songs are great, but the lyrics are so so. Overall, this Cd provides a good intro to both bands, but may not suit the already devoted fan. Track 1 "The Calendar Hung Itself" (Bright Eyes) 2 "The Dr. and the DJ" (Her Space Holiday) 3 "Contrast and Compare" (Bright Eyes/Remixed by Her Space) 4 "Hurtfull to Me" (Her Space Holiday)"