| Only Life | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 18550
Category: Music
Artist: The Feelies
Publisher: Water
Studio: Water
Manufacturer: Water
Label: Water
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 646315722529
EAN: 0646315722529
ASIN: B0017UOU9E
Release Date: June 24, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | It's Only Life | | • | Too Much - The Feelies, Million, Bill | | • | Deep Fascination | | • | Higher Ground | | • | The Undertow | | • | For Awhile | | • | The Final Word - The Feelies, Million, Bill | | • | Too Far Gone - The Feelies, Million, Bill | | • | Away | | • | What Goes On - The Feelies, Reed, Lou |
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Album Description
2008 reissue of 1988 album, Only Life. In 1988, the Feelies signed to a major label and released the album Only Life on A&M Records. The lineup was the same as The Good Earth, and Mercer and Million again handled production duties. The disc was a critical favorite, coming in at #27 on the Village Voice's 1988 Pazz & Jop critics' poll, beating out such noteworthy competition as R.E.M.'s major-label debut, Green, as well as the debut efforts by Jane's Addiction and the Sugarcubes. The band has announced reunion shows that will occur in early July 2008, including shows at Maxwells, Hoboken, NJ (July 1 and 2, 2008) and opening for Sonic Youth at Battery Park, New York, NY on July 4, 2008.
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 Neo punk masterwork April 20, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
One of the best albums of the mid to late 80's finds the Feelies in excellent form. Probably the best rendition of Lou Reed's "What Goes On" aside from the VU original that I have ever heard. Their simple chord progressions make for catchy, memorable songs. One album that I keep coming back to year after year, and it always sounds new and fresh. If you like the Feelies (or the Velvets), this is a great album for you.
 A totally forgettable album May 22, 2002
3 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this album after hearing the Feelies open for REM many years ago. Every year or so, I pull the CD out to try to remember why I bought it. It's all pleasant enough while I'm listening to it, but a moment after the CD has ended, I can't remember a thing I heard. It never leaves any impression.Singer/songwriter Glenn Mercer is trying so hard here to sound like Lou Reed that he crosses the line from disciple to copycat. The playing is solid, but none of the songs are anything special. "Higher Ground" and "Away" are what pass for highlights here. If you want to hear someone sound like Lou Reed, why not just put on a Lou Reed CD?
 The Feelies Do Velvet Underground February 17, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is another great album to play guitar to, but it's simpler than "Good Earth." This album celebrates the Feelies' obvious love for Velvet Underground, a musical reference perfectly obvious long before their rousing cover of "What Goes On" closes the album. There's loads of classic Feelies' chord music, with the vocals tilted into a Lou Reedesque direction, but still very understated in the genuine Feelies fashion. There's great ersatz Mo Tucker drumming (do people realize just how great she was?). If you can find this album, expect another collection that is as cohesive as "The Good Earth" but which is musically simpler and probably not quite as good. But listen to it a number of times; you will find that it's better than you first thought.
The Feelies' Third Masterpiece January 27, 2001
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Feelies have three incredible albums under their belt. Crazy Rhytms, their first album, has and incredible sound with some of their best songs. It is my favorite of their albums. Their second album, The Good Earth almost equals their first album. Only Life, their third album, is between The Good Earth and Crazy Rhytms. It's their second best. It's worth buying just for the cover of the Velvet Underground's What Goes On. It also has some of the Feelies most melodic and best songs. My personal favorites on the album are It's Only Life, Too Much, Higher Ground and Too Far Gone. Al the songs are great. I would strongly reccomend picking up all three of their albums.
 not their best August 24, 2000
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an album with plenty of good tunes on it, particulary the title track and deep fascination. An old girlfriend gave me this on cassette back in '91 because she didn't like it. As a VU fan it really turned me on to this band. Too bad some of their better works like "The Good Earth" are out of print.
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