I Mother Earth

LiquidMidnight · #1 04-10-2005, 02:21 PM

I really wasn't sure which forum would be the best for this thread, so.....

I'm quite amazed by these guys. I bought their Dig album for a buck a few years ago while browsing used CD's. The song craft and musicianship blow me away. I then purchased Scenery and Fish a bit later. The songcraft was even better. It's a shame that these guys didn't get more recogition, because they seemed to be miles ahead of their peers. From what I understand, they had more albums, but they can only be imported from Canada.

Bruce Gordan is a great player, very funky but also tasteful. Not to compare players, but he reminds me of a "Modern Rock" version of John Paul Jones. I remember a TB member telling an anecdote in which he purchased an effects pedal off of Bruce and didn't even realize it was I Mother Earth's bassplayer until he got home.

What are your thoughts?

msquared · #2 04-10-2005, 10:04 PM

I've only heard "One More Astronaut", but I love it.

Lloyd Christmas · #3 04-10-2005, 10:39 PM

Being in Canada, I've had "Scenery and Fish" for many years now and I still love it. Unfortunately their lead singer left after that album and I haven't been nearly as interested in them since.

Funny, two of my favorite bands - both Canadian, one named "I Mother Earth", the other "Our Lady Peace".

the_thriller · #4 02-26-2009, 06:31 PM

Not to bring up an OLD thread, but everyone should give the last I Mother Earth album a second chance. Amazing production and musicianship. Progressive without being cheesy. In my opinion, their best album!

jumbo_steelie · #5 02-26-2009, 06:35 PM

The first album they did with the new singer (Brian Byrne) was pretty good too. I don't have it, but a buddy of my does and its got some killer tunes...

the_thriller · #6 02-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Yeah, pretty much every album by them is awesome. Of course, it helps living in Canada as we don't have to import anything.

I even managed to snag 2 vinyl!

Psychbass · #7 02-27-2009, 09:28 AM

I have Dig. The bassist is very good, but his slapping can be a bit distracting at times. I really like the guitar work. The only problem I have with the CD is that the vocalist and songs can sound kinda droney after a while.

I'd buy it again for a buck... wouldn't pay full price though.

Ben Lesser · #8 02-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Quicksilver Meat Dream is a freaking fantastic album. I really like it--it's dark and heavy in all the right places, and melodic in others. The band took a turn for the better when Edwin left, imo.

Kurisu · #9 02-27-2009, 11:07 PM

Scenery and Fish is a brilliant album, IMO. The non-singles are the best part of it, if you can believe it. The second to last track, "Sense of Henry" is amazing.

I really think that their bassist, on an unconscious level, inspired me to pick up the instrument.

the_thriller · #10 02-28-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Lesser

Quicksilver Meat Dream is a freaking fantastic album. I really like it--it's dark and heavy in all the right places, and melodic in others. The band took a turn for the better when Edwin left, imo.

I'll second that although I do enjoy their work with Edwin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychbass

I have Dig. The bassist is very good, but his slapping can be a bit distracting at times. I really like the guitar work. The only problem I have with the CD is that the vocalist and songs can sound kinda droney after a while.

I'd buy it again for a buck... wouldn't pay full price though.

If you think his playing is a bit too busy then you'd probably really appreciate their last album 'The Quicksilver Meat Dream'. The production on the album is phenomenal, and it's very progressive without being too busy.