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Dishwalla Pictures
Band:
Dishwalla
Origin:
United States, Santa Barbara - CaliforniaUnited States
Band Members:
JR Richards (vocals), Rodney Browning (guitar), Scot Alexander (bass), Jim Wood (keyboards) and Pete Maloney (drums)
Dishwalla Album: «And You Think You Know What Life's About»
Dishwalla Album: «And You Think You Know What Life's About» (Front side)
    Album information
  • Customers rating: (4.4 of 5)
  • Title:And You Think You Know What Life's About
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Track listing
Review - Product Description
12 songs
Review - Amazon.com
Southern California's Dishwalla are a lot like a serial killer. A la the most cunning sociopath, the group disguises dark intentions in a swirling head-swim of charming guitar notes and a volley of regular-joe vocals. It's music that fits right into a crowded playlist (witness the success of "Counting Blue Cars")--pop-gilded rock that doesn't mean any real harm. Get close enough to it, though, and its knife is unsheathed and glinting. We're talking trenchcoat-sinister. There's a tangible creepiness running through the suggestive, lumbering melodies and in the effortless, disarming murmur of front-stalker J.R. Richards. Richards somehow manages to instill threat into lines like "Staring at the wall because you know it understands" and "Nothing in motion, and I'm satisfied / No disappointment, until I wake up." Huge power chords roil and groan beneath him, enhancing the hypnotic effect--probably the same spell Mowgli felt as Kaa the python tightened his "Trust in Me" coils around him. Strange to think that Dishwalla's most intriguing feature is its, well, strangeness. But it's true! One listen to a violet processional such as "Truth Serum" and you fall in line behind it, raptly moving to the beat. And by then it's too late to escape. --Tom Lanham
Customer review
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- Honestly, the best Dishwalla album and one of the best ever!

There are tons of great reviews already, but I just want to reiterate the point - if you are a fan of 90's rock, or of the Dishwalla "hit", or of bands such as Flickerstick, please, please give this album a listen. It has it's own unique vibe, like it is strung out or drunk at a party, and it is both haunting and rocking at the same time! The words to describe it escape me, just amazing! I am no Dishwalla fanboy, Pet Your Friends isn't one of my faves, but I guarantee And You... will both surprise and delight, especially if you are in a melancholy mood - it is absolutely perfect soundtrack music to a lonely night. Give it a try!

Customer review
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
- 5 stars? c'mon people

This is not a bad CD by any measure, and you need a measure to rate a CD. Nearly any Dishwalla Fan Would say that "Pet Your Friends" is better, and then seemingly proceed to give them both the same 5 stars. I have given this CD the fairest most objective assesment I can based on many different aspects. I have also owned it for 6 months and listed to it at least 15 times all the way through. and when all is said and done, 3 stars is what I give, because I know these guys (If not other bands) are capable of better. By giving every disc 5 stars, its nearly impossible for those shopping to find the best first choice. If they Make the wrong first choice they may not buy another from that artist, so you do not nescesarrily help the artist buy automatically giving everything 2 thumbs up.

Customer review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- One of the best albums ever!

Dishwalla certainly lived up to expectations with this CD. This is one of the best albums I have heard. Some really good hard-driving R&R, as well as some more melodious tracks. I think this album is better than either Pet Your Friends or Opaline, even though it was their second. This album has a better mix of songs with a wide variety sounds and effects. Dishwalla is a superb musical group, as good as U2, if not better. They don't get enough air-time or publicity - very underappreciated. Buy this CD - you won't be disappointed.

Customer review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- EXCELLENT!!!

It is sad to see that Dishwalla faded out after their first album. "And You Think You Know What Life's About" is definately better. There are fewer fast songs, but the quality of the music is much better. I like every single song on this album. If you liked "Counting Blue Cars", you will definately enjoy this album. I wish sales for this album gave the band the justice they deserve!

Customer review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- An Awesome CD from an awesome group

When I first listened to this CD, I was disappointed because it was different from their 1st, "Pet Your Friends."

But, then I listened to again. Once I got past the differences in styles between the 2 albums, I loved it.

This is one of my favorite albums and I suggest you buy it!