Unique and very pleasing

Review Score: (8/10)
I've been listening to Acetone for years now. I was introduced to them at a double bill they did with (the) Verve at Bogarts in Cinci. While I was there primarily to see Verve play, I went out shortly afterwards and bought "Cindy", the LP Acetone was touring to promote. Although "Cindy" was heavily influenced by Lou Reed material, and it seemed that several riffs were lifted outright from Reed's Guitar, the album was an excellent debut. It reached its precious moments when they left behind the feedback rock and focused on introspective and very beautiful songs entirely of their own invention. Their second album, the name of which escapes me at the moment, was more focused on this slow, soft sound. But something was lacking. It seemed too depressed and too slow to be rewarding. It was a nice listen if you were sad, but it didn't approach the promise of "Cindy" This Album, the self titled "Acetone", is a definite step in the right direction. It is nothing less than beautifully crafted songwriting delivered with total honesty and integrity. An immensely rewarding album to listen to repeatedly. The hooks are their own, the words are their own and the joy and sadness are their own. Unique and very pleasing.

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