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| With the Tides | 
 enlarge | Artist: South
Label: Kinetic Records
Category: Music
List Price: $11.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (25 reviews)
Sales Rank: 33783
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 677285473227
EAN: 0677285473227
ASIN: B0000AM6O8
Release Date: September 23, 2003
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 Signs of Growth October 27, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
South have changed their sound a bit. "From Here On In" was a nice, laid-back take on early '90's Britpop, with a folksy, acoustic twist; lots of strumming on top of melancholy harmonies... sort of a ghostly tribute to shoegazing. It's a good album, with some standout tracks, but for the most part it seemed fairly bland."With the Tide" is a huge step forward. They've plugged in, adding dark and beautiful textures to their trademark harmony... there are definite tinges of dreampop here; wispy vocals, chiming, sweeping guitar work, and crisp, funky percussion over full-sounding rhythms. South are reminiscent of Ride at their apex, all color and emotion, but with inescapably tuneful hooks, yet with the gravitas of the Stone Roses and the darkness of Doves. Throw in some of the soaring melodies of the Manic Street Preachers and you've got some powerfully-addictive pop. This is a great, emotional, beautifully-constructed album from an underappreciated young indie group. What a breath of fresh air after all the Nickelbacks, Matchbox Twenties and Justin Timberlakes that saturate mainstream radio.
 Huge Improvement In Their Sophomore Album October 15, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was a fan of From Here On In.I played the record many times, and I do enjoy it. However, it's hard to deny that at times the songs didn't get lost and a bit flattened out by the production so that they'd blend a bit too much into one another. This time, the production is much lighter and the band is able to shine a bit more. South are able to create a beautiful wall of sound and it gives the album a feeling of being drenched in a sort of hopeful melancholy. The album has a bit harder-edged sound. It's just enough to punctuate certain moments and let the songs really shine. The songwriting is greatly improved, and you'll be humming along in no time. Personal favorites are Motiveless Crime and Loosen Your Hold.
No sophomore slump here October 6, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
South came out and really impressed me with their debut. I was one who thought that Paint The Silence was one of the Top 5 singles of 2002. While 'With The Tides' doesn't have anything that immediately grabs you like that, a few listens will reveal a steady, solid effort that is more polished and focused than their debut. Definitely recommended.
Look what the tide brought in!!!! September 30, 2003
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is an excellent cd. personally its the best one i've picked up since coldplay's rush of blood to the head.I hear elements of richard ashcroft, stone roses, travis and u2 in With the Tides but make no mistake their sound is very much their own. After hearing this one I will be picking up their first cd. What makes With the Tides so good imho is these guys have blended melody, harmony (harkening back to the greatest sounds of the 60's) and poignant lyrics into a thematically cohesive, sometimes haunting, and yet touchingly beautiful soundscape. It is both personal and universal which is no small accomplishment. These guys are really talented and I wish them much succes, they deserve it. Its hard to pick stand out tracks since the whole cd is escellent but my favs right now are: loosen your hold, colours in waves, same old story, mend these trends, silver sun & threadbare. All in all, a superb cd well worth the money spent. Regards
Very Pleased September 27, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unlike South's previous From Here On In, With The Tides is a little more focussed and a lot more polished. The transition between the two records still hold one common bond; their nostalgic and retro upbringing. Some critics hold this against them, but let's just say I am very pleased that they can mesh dreampop and manchester and get results. Don't hesitate on With The Tides - If you liked From Here On In, it's a no-brainer.
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