Spawn Again wasnt remixed for Spawn, the version on Spawn was written first and Spawn Again was written off of that song. Thats why its called Spawn Again. This album doesnt highlight the bands age, they were 19 and this album is mature beyond its years to say the least. No one was doing music like this at that age. And they didnt release Diorama on their own label, Eleven isnt their label. It was started by their manager, though.
I found cuts like the cleverly titled Emotion Sickness and Steam Will Rise and even Anthem For The Year 2000 all feel to me to be carried by their concept and don't get much deeper. I don't dislike them, the angst and the lyrics give off this feeling of growing up and out of highschool. I got the impression right away that they were still fairly young(pre-20s) but it didn't distract too much from the music. Thanks for clarifying the Spawn Again info, that song is surprisingly mature sounding! And the pronunciation of their names, I try to do my research but I've only got brief amounts of internet connection to do that every week so when I'm writing and filming I'm just going off whatever articles I've preloaded beforehand. Thanks again for highlighting my mistakes, I'll try to do better. Are there bands that took inspiration from SC? I dig their sound and am always interested in new bands.
@@OneMansTracks Those 3 tracks definitely go deeper than their concept, especially Emotion Sickness, which is nothing short of a masterpiece. Anthem is speaking up for youth, and rebelling against political parties trying to put restrictions like a curfew on young people. Steam Will Rise is an incredibly underrated song thats about being contained through violence. Theres lots of bands that are inspired by silverchair, my favorite being Fightstar.
Paint pastel princess was never released as a radio single. It was a fan club exclusive single. Also id take another look at miss you love, the song thematically is the opposite of the take
It's hard for me to discuss their early albums without getting all protective and nostalgic. I love your review, it was entertaining and you're a funny dude, and I totally understand why you found some tracks in there to be kinda lackluster. I assume you've heard and become acquainted with Diorama. If you like Neon Ballroom, you're gonna absolutely love Diorama. Cheers! (I'm Leanne from the facebook fanpage, btw.)
When it comes to their other albums, it really depends on how much angst I'm harbouring at the time I listen. I tend to lean on the first three records more when I'm in need of some catharsis, but I think the way they allow Diorama to be a blend of all those albums stylistically might be the fullest sound they've put out. It's maybe not their cleanest production wise, I understand this is the only album Launay didn't produce and John's first go as co-producer but initially its just not as crisp sounding. This both takes away and adds to the albums appeal depending on how you approach it. I think Diorama deserves a few more listens from myself to fully appreciate it as much as I enjoyed Neon, Freak and Frog. A quick note on Young Modern, I don't love it but it's nice to hear Daniel sing with positivity and the completion of the bands incredible evolution. Thanks for stopping by Leanne!
What a weird turn for a band that dropped something so heavy that it broke the sound barrier at the same age that I was still learning to talk to women at.
Both Frogstomp and Freakshow rocked me way harder then I could've ever anticipated after listening to this first. Such a radical band with a crazy diverse catalogue over such a short period.
@@tK-be6ns They said that at first, but later they explained that that story was not true and that in fact the name came from the book of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Silver Chair.
Thanks for clearing that up, I'd thought I'd read something along those lines but wasn't confident which version to trust. Regardless, they rock and I wish they'd released 7 albums to have a C.S. Lewis sized series.
I think this is a commendable album, ambitious, but overall misses the mark. However I think with the following 'Diorama' they got very close to nailing it, I think that one really is Silverchair's magnum opus. I somewhat disagree with you on Miss You Love, but perhaps my perspective is more subjective than objective: It's a very durable guilty pleasure. Though this album is not my favourite of theirs, that song is my favourite definitely. Good teenage rock ballad. I guess it struck me at the time, and has stayed with me since.
I can definitely see if I'd discovered this(or 3rd eye) earlier in life, I'd probably be into the more melodramatic, heart broken cuts. Really the whole thing screams "high school" and is a bit over the top dramatic, but still really impressive for teenagers. Diorama didn't quite connect on first listen, but I've heard that opinion about it a few times now so I'd better try it out again. Thanks again rfc!
Spedly let me know, its Gill-ez and Joe-an-you. Sorry for not doing enough research. It's a tough balance looking too deep into a band and trying to form my own opinion on them but you're right, I should be able to pronounce their names.
Spawn Again wasnt remixed for Spawn, the version on Spawn was written first and Spawn Again was written off of that song. Thats why its called Spawn Again.
This album doesnt highlight the bands age, they were 19 and this album is mature beyond its years to say the least. No one was doing music like this at that age. And they didnt release Diorama on their own label, Eleven isnt their label. It was started by their manager, though.
I found cuts like the cleverly titled Emotion Sickness and Steam Will Rise and even Anthem For The Year 2000 all feel to me to be carried by their concept and don't get much deeper. I don't dislike them, the angst and the lyrics give off this feeling of growing up and out of highschool. I got the impression right away that they were still fairly young(pre-20s) but it didn't distract too much from the music.
Thanks for clarifying the Spawn Again info, that song is surprisingly mature sounding! And the pronunciation of their names, I try to do my research but I've only got brief amounts of internet connection to do that every week so when I'm writing and filming I'm just going off whatever articles I've preloaded beforehand.
Thanks again for highlighting my mistakes, I'll try to do better.
Are there bands that took inspiration from SC? I dig their sound and am always interested in new bands.
@@OneMansTracks Those 3 tracks definitely go deeper than their concept, especially Emotion Sickness, which is nothing short of a masterpiece. Anthem is speaking up for youth, and rebelling against political parties trying to put restrictions like a curfew on young people. Steam Will Rise is an incredibly underrated song thats about being contained through violence. Theres lots of bands that are inspired by silverchair, my favorite being Fightstar.
Correct, John co-founded Eleven, distro by Sony
Nice video! Neon Ballroom is a fantastic album, but I'd have to say that Diorama is definitely my favourite of theirs.
One of the best front to back albums ever written
Memorable and engaging all the way through!
I really like the art style on the front. Definitely gives me a picture in my head of a ballroom, or even a pub, lit up by multi coloured neon lights.
To be honest I expected an electro-swing album before actually listening. This was, yet again, another pleasant surprise.
Paint pastel princess was never released as a radio single. It was a fan club exclusive single. Also id take another look at miss you love, the song thematically is the opposite of the take
Great review overall! Stellar album! When will you review their other LP’s?
It's hard for me to discuss their early albums without getting all protective and nostalgic. I love your review, it was entertaining and you're a funny dude, and I totally understand why you found some tracks in there to be kinda lackluster. I assume you've heard and become acquainted with Diorama. If you like Neon Ballroom, you're gonna absolutely love Diorama. Cheers! (I'm Leanne from the facebook fanpage, btw.)
When it comes to their other albums, it really depends on how much angst I'm harbouring at the time I listen. I tend to lean on the first three records more when I'm in need of some catharsis, but I think the way they allow Diorama to be a blend of all those albums stylistically might be the fullest sound they've put out. It's maybe not their cleanest production wise, I understand this is the only album Launay didn't produce and John's first go as co-producer but initially its just not as crisp sounding. This both takes away and adds to the albums appeal depending on how you approach it. I think Diorama deserves a few more listens from myself to fully appreciate it as much as I enjoyed Neon, Freak and Frog.
A quick note on Young Modern, I don't love it but it's nice to hear Daniel sing with positivity and the completion of the bands incredible evolution. Thanks for stopping by Leanne!
@@OneMansTracks You're welcome! and I share your sentiments concerning Diorama, too. :)
What a weird turn for a band that dropped something so heavy that it broke the sound barrier at the same age that I was still learning to talk to women at.
Both Frogstomp and Freakshow rocked me way harder then I could've ever anticipated after listening to this first. Such a radical band with a crazy diverse catalogue over such a short period.
Ben Gill-eez
Chris Joe-ann-you
Silver chair- CS Lewis- Narnia book. Any link?
Yup, that is where they got the name.
Actually it was a blend between 2 songs by Nirvana and You am I
@@tK-be6ns They said that at first, but later they explained that that story was not true and that in fact the name came from the book of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Silver Chair.
Thanks for clearing that up, I'd thought I'd read something along those lines but wasn't confident which version to trust. Regardless, they rock and I wish they'd released 7 albums to have a C.S. Lewis sized series.
@@OneMansTracks Don't mention it :). This is the short cut of the interview where they explained it ua-cam.com/video/vR_KcfY1_tk/v-deo.html
Epic review
Thanks!
Perhaps bring it home at Christmas so I can hear it.
You’re a tad late to the party hahaha
But love this vid
I thought it was fashionable to be late haha
Glad you liked it 😁
I think this is a commendable album, ambitious, but overall misses the mark. However I think with the following 'Diorama' they got very close to nailing it, I think that one really is Silverchair's magnum opus.
I somewhat disagree with you on Miss You Love, but perhaps my perspective is more subjective than objective: It's a very durable guilty pleasure. Though this album is not my favourite of theirs, that song is my favourite definitely. Good teenage rock ballad. I guess it struck me at the time, and has stayed with me since.
I can definitely see if I'd discovered this(or 3rd eye) earlier in life, I'd probably be into the more melodramatic, heart broken cuts.
Really the whole thing screams "high school" and is a bit over the top dramatic, but still really impressive for teenagers.
Diorama didn't quite connect on first listen, but I've heard that opinion about it a few times now so I'd better try it out again.
Thanks again rfc!
You’re pronouncing half their names wrong
Spedly let me know, its Gill-ez and Joe-an-you. Sorry for not doing enough research. It's a tough balance looking too deep into a band and trying to form my own opinion on them but you're right, I should be able to pronounce their names.
@@OneMansTracks You’re correct on Bens name and Joan-now
Thank you