This is one heck of a great album. This band totally surprised me with this one. By far this is the best record Bulletproof has ever put out. I have heard their two previous releases on Tooth and Nail, and they didn't quite seem to stand out like this one did. They kind of have that drony, wall of guitar sound going on, yet they still manage to keep a very strong pop feel. Sure they aren't all upbeat pop tunes, but more or less sad sounding pop tunes. There are songs you can bop your head to, yet their are also songs you can just lay in your bed and think to. The things that stand out most with this release are the beautifully sung vocals, the creativity (in both the lyrics and the music), and the great sound quality. Vocally they are very "English" sounding, often compared to bands like Radiohead, and Morrissey. I even thought the Beatles a little bit too, like the Beatles more experimental stuff. These guys are not quite as ground-breaking as Radiohead, but they definitely are good. At times aggressive, at times soft, Luxury has the formula down. If you're looking for something refreshing, go out and get this CD. You won't be disappointed.
B+
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis 2000Reviewed by ConradDroney alternative pop. Usually this style is not my bag - but for some reason Luxury always seems to keep me listening. The reason for this is the really thick melodies, their creativity, the fact that it doesn't drone too much on the slow songs and there are plenty of upbeat tracks that appear on the record to keep it out of the 'bore me to death' category. Luxury keeps that sad feel without…Decapolis 2000Reviewed by Jim ShadyWhat a pleasant surprise! I really had no idea of the past of this former Tooth and Nail Band, but I liked what I heard. Luxury mixes an English pop sound with American themes. Much like Radiohead and Blur, Luxury utilizes walls of guitars with whiny, emotional vocals with what are seemingly UK accents. But note, this is not, I repeat, not emo. This is Luxury. They have their own sound that is…7ball #26Reviewed by J. Edward Keyes"Here I am, no fame, no fortune, only palm in hand," moans Lee Bozeman in the opening bars of "Conquer & Destroy." After two records that met with moderate success, Luxury's third outing finds Bozeman taking stock of gains and losses, both personal and universal. Though not as moribund as the death-shrouded the latest & the greatest, Luxury still finds time to revel in the uncertainties of…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Alex KlagesSometimes taking a break for a while is a very good thing. Shortly after The Latest and The Greatest was released, Luxury announced that it had broken up. The breakup didn't last long, as less than 2 years later, Luxury had signed a new deal with Bulletproof and set about making this record. There's a definite musical growth and maturity on this new project. Instead of trying to find a voice, as…Similar sounding releases
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