Darker Circles [Vinyl]

Just a quick one. I agree with the positive spin given by my fellow reviewers. I had never heard of these guys (shocking, I now realize) until reading a review in one of the music rags (can't remember which, but it was available in the Barnes and Noble "library"). I started on Amazon, reading the reviews and all. That led me to buy this and two previous CDs ("New Seasons" and "Favorite Colors") recommended by long-time fans. I have to say "Darker Circles" is as good or better than the others, for my money. It's the one that gets left in my car CD player the longest.The Sadies have that familiar feel to them, like you've heard it somewhere before, but it's okay because you liked that place. The band is loose and comfortable in their skin. No tripping over the "look at me" syndrome. The brothers lead, no question, but they leave plenty of room for Dean and Belitsky, too. The result is a well-balanced record by four guys who clearly enjoy what they do. Darker songs? I guess so, but being more a composer than a lyricist myself, if the music doesn't grab me first, it doesn't matter what the words are saying.For those like me who encounter the Sadies for the first time via this record, I suggest that you give the back catalog a careful listen before deciding whether to backtrack. If this is your only stop in Sadieville, good choice.Ken

I am a long time Alt-country listener & player and I somehow stumbled upon the pre-release for Darker Circles. I gave the samples a listen and really liked what I heard, which seems to be happening less and less these days. Considering the album title I dont get a dark feel from the music and enjoy the way the album flows without any clinker/filler songs. The Sadies also cover a lot of unusual sounds for a modern band. Almost straight up country mixed with psychedelic fuzz, rock stirred with various tempos keep things exciting. Darker Circles has been on my iPod since I got it. Now I keep watching to see if they are going to swing by town to catch them live.I don't know if it is included on all copies, but I did get a "key" with the CD that allowed me to download a sampling of older material from a specific website. I love it when bands reward for not stealing!

I can't even remember how I came across this record, but I'm sure glad I did. This is truly "all killer, no filler." I can't get enough of it. Like another reviewer said, these guys have a sound that you think you've heard before but they make it their own. Love the vocals and guitar playing. The way the last track sums up all of the themes on the album is genius. Just a really solid effort by a great band.

This album is amazing from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and buy it. You won't regret it. :)

After doing " Country Club " with John Doe, "Darker Circles" is a return to what we've come to expect from the Sadies. This release comfortably sits aside the rest of the band's Americana infused Psychedelic Rock. It has everything you'd expect from Spaghetti Western instrumentals to the strange Americana ballads that only Canadians could pull-off. The lyrics are beautifully dark. Then there's that glorious mind-melting guitar work by Dallas and Travis Good. It's hard to imagine anybody doing a better job of balancing the energy of Rock with the heart-felt sensibility of roots music. 'Another Day Again' rocks hard while 'Violet and Jeffrey Lee' has vocals that bring to mind the Byrds. 'Postcards' is filled with twang and velvety vocal harmonies. As a song writing highlight, 'Cut Corners' features that dreamy surf guitar work. On the other hand, 'Idle Tomorrows' is a song with an alt-county aesthetic. As if off " O Brother, Where Art Thou? ," 'Choosing To Fly' has an old-timey sentiment. The only instrumental on this album is the closer, 'Ten More Songs.' If there's a critique of this album, it's that there's nothing new here. No complaints as more of the same is more Sadies glory. Comparatively, this effort isn't quite as strong as " New Seasons " or " Favourite Colours ." Still a fantastic release, it's on the tier of albums like " Stories Often Told " and " Tremendous Efforts ." See them live and listen to "Darker Circles" and celebrate one of today's most exciting bands!

This is one if them albums that took 3 or 4 listens to actually apreciate how good it is..itsa beauty

Una de las mejores bandas del momento dentro de su estilo y uno de sus mejores discos. Que grandes estos canadienses.

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Wow the Songs on this CD are really great. I'll sure by their next CD again, and hope to see them in Germany.