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Mercury
Universal Hall Pass
Mercury
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop
 
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"Mercury" An album aptly named for it's ever-morphing musical backdrops with extremely adventurous song writing, a unique voice, and lyrical content covering truth, coyness, charm, and mythos. UHP's debut album starts off...  more »

     
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All Artists: Universal Hall Pass
Title: Mercury
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sneaky Records
Original Release Date: 10/23/2004
Release Date: 10/23/2004
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 783707010304

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"Mercury" An album aptly named for it's ever-morphing musical backdrops with extremely adventurous song writing, a unique voice, and lyrical content covering truth, coyness, charm, and mythos. UHP's debut album starts off in a bizarre Beatle-esque pop-rock electro surfer song, moves into the jazz-noir / electronic Dragonfly with trumpet solo and lush strings, only to find oneself smack in the middle of Misdirected a moody and explosive art rock piece. This is just a sampling of the first three songs. The album moves on in this fashion and delights the listener with the unexpected even within songs. Lyrics range from overcoming self-sabotage, metaphorical dragonflies, the dangers of divination, and dragons on a mountainside.

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CD Reviews

One of a kind
layla | 09/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Poor Melissa Kaplan. The vocalist, lyricist and composer of Universal Hall Pass, as well as vocalist and lyricist of Splashdown seems to be caught in the middle. Those who enjoy more obscure bands tend to turn their nose up at the catchy, upbeat nature. Yet, it's too complex and eclectic for the less adventurous mainstream who would prefer a stunning sex goddess over a stunning talent.



If you'd like something more experimental than mainstream pop, but you're not a snob who listens to bands purely for the privilege of telling people you like them, then perhaps you'll fall into the small window of appeal that Melissa Kaplan's music reaches.



If nothing else, visit www.universalhallpass.com and take a gander at the lyrics. I do believe Miss Kaplan is the most ingenious lyricist I have ever had the delight of coming across."
Out of this universe...
seal | LA | 11/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I fell madly in love with Splashdown through the influence of a SF-dj friend of mine, and nearly cried when the band broke up. So glad to see Melissa Kaplan is still putting her brilliance to work in Mercury. Stand out tracks are: Solar/Lunar- which would fit happily on Space Mountain or the Serenity soundtrack, Six-step dragon- an absolutely beautiful synth-asian peice, and Dragonfly.



A word of caution:

As with the case of much of Splashdown's stuff, you may not like this music the first time you hear it. It's very dissonant, oddly unlike what western ears are trained to hear. KEEP LISTENING. After the 3rd time through the album, you will start to pick out the marvelous subtleties in the music."
Addictive
Kara Loraine | England, UK | 11/29/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought UHP on the back of Splashdown and was prepared to be disappointed, but was pleasantly surprised to find the album diverse and brilliant. Dragonfly was familiar from the free downloads on the UHP website and stands out as one of the best songs, however there are many to choose from with Avatar and Tutellary Genius being my personal favourites. The blend of upbeat pop and eastern influences with bluesly ballads makes a wonderfully addictive album and while I think all splashdown fans will always hope for a reunion, UHP undoubtedly makes the separation easier to bear.



The only track i havent loved is quiet use of charm, although it seems to be popular with many other people, i find the vocal effects a little irritating and with a voice like that there really isnt any need for them!



Overall a throughly recommended and enjoyable cd."