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I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
Fear Is on Our Side
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Ghost, The
2. According To Plan
3. Lights
4. Owl, The
5. Today
6. We Choose Faces
7. Last Ride Together
8. At Last Is All
9. Long Walk
10. Fear Is On Our Side
11. (untitled)
12. If It Was Me

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CD Details

All Artists: I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
Title: Fear Is on Our Side
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Secretly Canadian
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 3/7/2006
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, New Wave & Post-Punk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 656605012322, 656605012360

Synopsis

Album Description

The full-length debut of this Texas band follows their 2003 self-titled five-song EP; a much poppier affair produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel, with a dose of thunder and lightning, pain and pleasure. Produced this time by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks), the record is more sadness than joy with lonely lyrics and hauntingly echoed guitar persuaded by chorused basslines. The sound is coaxing and familiar, then howling and anguished. Reminiscent of latter-era Talk Talk; with the introspection also comes passion. "Fear Is On Our Side" isn't trivial or banal, trendy or futile. It's a testament to our times, our revolutions, and our meaning. It's timeless, maniacal, and resounding. Darkness and truth.

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CD Reviews

Nevermind the band's name... oh so enjoyable

Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 09/23/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Austin, TX band I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness boasts one of the most unusual band names I have ever encountered, and it begs the question: does it distract from the music, or does it complement it? After the band's self-released 2003 EP, now finally comes the full-fletched debut album.

"Fear Is On Our Side" (12 tracks, 52 min.) fleshes out (and matures) the sound of the 2003 EP, with great results. If you are not familiar with their sound, imagine a mix of the 80s Cure-meets-nowadays-Interpol. The band creates a mood with dark yet at times poppy and even danceable songs, to great effect. Check out the opener "The Ghost", which sets the table for the album. "Lights" is one of the few truly upbeat songs, along with "At Last At All". There are a couple of instrumentals along the way, creating more of the dark (but not scary) mood. Other highlights include "Last Ride Together", which truly is reminiscent of the 80s Cure sound, just great, and the closer "If It Was Me".

This is a great album. And it even translates better in a live setting. I saw ILUBICD in concert recently, and these songs ROCKED hard, much more so then on the studio versions. People may scratch their heads at the unusual band name, but I hope they will go beyond that and give this band a chance. Highly recommended!"

Wonderful synth and guitar soundscape pop

Fading lights over city streets | New York, NY | 07/30/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this band looking for music that resembled The Bravery, Depeche Mode, and a few of my other favorite bands. While 'I love you..." is a different band altogether, I was very happy to add this album to my collection. The music is very dreamy and even though a song will start with a strong bass or drum riff, you will be surprised how the song will descend into a calming soundscape. For me, this band is perfect to listen to when you are in a mood to relax. Not gym music.

Newbies to the band should check out their first single "According to Plan". For me, I don't particularly have a favorite song because the album blends together so well and I simply enjoy it as a whole (although one would be pleased to check out "we choose faces").

This is one album you will be happy to say you own, and a band you will be proud to say you started listening to before they hit it big.

"

Great mood

stateless | mexico | 01/10/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"great album by Ilybicd, dark mood, good performace, good songs especially the ghost & lets ride together"