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Album Details

• Artist: Various Artists
• Album: Cavity Search Audio Resume
• Label: Cavity Search
• Year of Release: 2000
• Reviewed by: on 2003-04-03

The record label that launched Elliot Smith is not afraid to admit that he is what they are best known for, but they also bristle at the notion that he is all they have ever done, and this collection of songs from their stable prove that their music ranges far from sentimental acoustic ballads. But a lot of it seems to go way outside of the normal realm of aural pleasures. There is an awful lot of 'experimental'-- for lack of a better word-- songs on here. Groups like Dirtclodfight sound less like a band than they do teenagers jamming in the garage. Except, without the garage band charm. In fact, the best songs on this are.. you guessed it... the sentimental acoustic ballads. The standout track would have to be 'Colorado' by King Black Acid which reflects the most beautiful music penned by Beth Orton. Of course, Elliot Smith is represented as well, and he just adds to the acoustic highlights on this compilation. Ultimately, the disc succeeds in laying out Cavity Search's repertoire, it's just hard to not wish that they would stick to the sentimental acoustic darlings.

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