Search - Mk Ultra :: The Dream Is Over

"Hey, man, that's America"

Kevin Satterwhite | Houston, TX United States | 03/25/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My introduction to this band didn't come until after my introduction with John Vanderslice's solo work. There I started with his most recent "Cellar Door", an excellent album. I didn't become a "big" fan, however, until I cycled back through his career to find this album.



"The Dream Is Over" has got to be considered one of the best indie rock albums of the 90s. It is definitely considered that with me at least. And when you consider their previous album, "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack", which is almost as good as this album. You might even consider MK Ultra one of the best indie rock acts of the 90s. Again, I consider them just that.



The album starts off with the title track (my favorite MK Ultra song, period). It's the most melodic track in their collection. "The Dream Is Over" has a great beat, catchy lyrics and a melodic chorus. Next on my list of favorites is "Red On White On Blue". To me, this song sounds very similar to Pavement. I'm not too big a Pavement fan, so this song and this band I actually prefer. "Heavy Weather" is another song to note. It is upbeat and grunge with pounding drums. I can't help but sing with them on this track ("Machine Washablllllllleeeeeeee") "Goodbye, Max!", like the rest, is melodic. But, unlike the rest, is a little more layered. There are violins and some sonic, yet subtle guitars. Completely coincidental to its title, "Darkness and The Silver Spoon" actually sounds a little like Spoon. The song could very well fit on their "Girls Can Tell" album.



Every other song on this album is very good as well. This album is the perfect final release in my opinion. Fans of Spoon, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pavement, and John Vanderslice as a solo artist should definitely check this out. They might enjoy it as much as I have, which is a lot!



EDITED: It should be noted that since these guys are no more, they actually allow you to download MP3s of all their albums off their website www.mkultra.com. But their music is so great, I still felt the proclivity to buy their material."

Ok computer or ok laptop?

Kevin Satterwhite | 10/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this is an insanely great pop album full of all kinds of twists and turns. if red cross doesnt getcha bouncing i dont know what will. there are alot of parrallels between this and ok computer. hmmm gee john, but ok computer one of the best albums ever. yeah i know."

The dream maybe over, but this album will live on

Sean82 | Ellicott City, Maryland United States | 06/07/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This band, did a tour with the great SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, And every one was purely amazed by there songs, after hearing so much, I had to check them out, and MK ultra has written one of the best albums of the 90s, but unfortanly, no one will hear it. But you must!! why you ask? take THE DREAM IS OVER amazing vocals, on an acustic guitar but yet has so much emotion, or GOODBYE,MAX! the song flows amazingly, and the guitar playing is quite good. I miss the war has some of the most amazing lyrics ever and vocals, so so much emotion. People throw around the word EMO, but this band made music emotinal for me, and for that, its worth the price of admission"