"Largely devoid" was probably an overstatement.
"Subdued" would be a better description. It's still there in the background on a number of the tracks, occasionally jumping to the forefront in spots ("Everlasting Arms").
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HullieAndMikes,
2013-05-16, 12:51
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- Several of these are beautiful. -
Mike (Max),
2013-05-16, 16:34
- "Step" is a terrific piece of pop psychedelia
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Dylan,
2013-05-17, 08:29
- Ha, perfect! I'm stealing that. -
Slainte Joe,
2013-05-16, 19:53
- "Step" is a terrific piece of pop psychedelia
- So dress like Moco and Terp this weekend? -
Jim (fisherj08),
2013-05-16, 14:23
- Toss in a pair of Brody Flow sunglasses. Babes love em. -
NDTerp,
2013-05-17, 06:46
- You jelly, bro? -
Pat (Moco),
2013-05-16, 14:54
- Toss in a pair of Brody Flow sunglasses. Babes love em.
- Listening to the album for the first time now. -
Slainte Joe,
2013-05-16, 14:13
- "Largely devoid" was probably an overstatement. -
KGB,
2013-05-17, 06:51
- Yep. Agree completely. -
Slainte Joe,
2013-05-17, 11:21
- Yep. Agree completely.
- "Largely devoid" was probably an overstatement. -
KGB,
2013-05-17, 06:51
- Several of these are beautiful. -
Mike (Max),
2013-05-16, 16:34