- Audio CD (Sep 1 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B000006AUU
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #21,843 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Carlotta Valdez |
| 2. Flagpole Sitta |
| 3. Woolly Muffler |
| 4. Private Helicopter |
| 5. Problems & Bigger Ones |
| 6. Jack The Lion |
| 7. Old Hat |
| 8. Terminal Annex |
| 9. Wrecking Ball |
| 10. Radio Silence |
Product Description
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There's a disturbing trend in the Northwest: bands are getting way over-hyped before their first full-length record (which is often mediocre and disappointing) even hits the streets. Seattle's Harvey Danger, however, deserved the buzz that their debut CD generated. Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? was quite simply one of the best Emerald City records released in 1997. It has the pop accessibility of vocalist Sean Nelson's high-register croon (not unlike Jeremy Enigk), and the energetic and dynamic punch of a band--guitarist Jeff Lin, bassist Aaron Huffman, and drummer Evan Sult--that had developed its chops together for more than four years. Harvey Danger have drawn all the worthwhile elements from 1990s indie rock and created a sound that is at once their own, yet completely familiar. Lin's guitar is full and confident, ranging from full-on power chords to buzzing melodies, while Huffman frequently takes the leads with his fat, distorted bass humming away. Sult ably links the two with a minimum of flash and pretence. Nelson's clear-as-a-bell vocals and sardonic, clever, and frequently emotional lyrics are both the album's strongest and weakest aspects. Occasionally his verbosity overcomes the music and his almost condescending sniping becomes a little tiresome. However, these are minor complaints in the big picture, because songs like "Carlotta Valdez", "Flagpole Sitta", and "Problems and Bigger Ones" are true gems, and for a first effort, this is as close to flawless as a band can get. --Adem Tepedelen
Product Description
HARVEY DANGER Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? (1998 USA 10-track CD album from the Seattle 4-piece released after their critically accliamed Flagpole Sitta single. Also includes the single Private Helicopter. With picture sleeve booklet)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible!,
By Naive Pegasus "bobawedge" (Oak Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Where Have All The Merrymakers (Audio CD)
This CD is amazing. Though many will look at the CD for the infectious hit "Flagpole sitta", but there is much more to the CD than that one hit. The CD starts with the uptempo, fast pased, and catchy "Caralotta Valdez", and then proceeds into the smash hit. The next tracks, though they begin slowly, pick up incredibly. Skip the first 30 seconds of "wolley muffler" and get to the awsome chorus. "Jack the Lion" is a song where you actually can feel the emotion seep through the stereo. "Terminal velocity" is amazing as well, and the whole CD is made with such heart and soul. Do yourselves a favour, and buy this CD!
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Don't forget that I'm the one who filled that f@#ker up!",
By Dave R Goetz (Rockford, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Where Have All The Merrymakers (Audio CD)
Man, I can't believe how much this c.d. rocks! Sure, "Flagpole Sitta" is one of my favorite songs, but there are other good ones, too. (I'm kinda curious as to why some of you don't like the first song.) The lyrics are funny and chock full of whit. I'm guessing that whoever writes the songs, was either an English major or just happens to be obscenely creative. And here's the irony. I HATE alternative music! Well, I hate most of it, that is. I'm more into technical metal/rock/fushion/guitar intrumentals. But it is a nice change-of-pace to put down that bloody Iron Maiden once in a while and to rock out on something that's refreshing to the ears. If you know someone who has this c.d., DON'T BURN IT. Support Harvey Danger and buy this c.d.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Way More Than Five Stars!,
By Bumpy Gathers (I am a ghost of my former self) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Where Have All The Merrymakers (Audio CD)
This band rox. If you don't believe me watch MTV. They are on all the time on MTV (Music Television) and they have a monkey in there video. HD rulz!Also Recommended: Wesley Willis, Hellride; Tears For Fears, Shout!; Young MC, Bust A Move
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