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Voices of Babylon or Play Deep? Jun 26, 2009
The big question for Outfield fans. Voices of Babylon shows the emerging maturity of a band growing up. Play Deep is the essence of the Outfield sound. Power pop at its best with the emphasis on power. But don't ask me which one is best, I wouldn't want to be without either of them and you shouldn't also. Buy them both!
AAAHHH Goodtimes Sep 05, 2008
Listening to this album brings back good memories of High school.
The Outfield are GREAT! Give a listen.
The Outfield Grows Up Mar 27, 2008
I became an Outfield fan with Play Deep, then became even more excited about the ongoing progress of their songwriting and performing with Bangin. Both albums display tremendous songwriting and production consistency. They seemed to be riding an ever increasing wave of popularity on radio and in the press. Then comes the release of the sophistaced but very catchy Voices of Babylon. In my opinion, the whole dynamic surrounding the release and inadequate promotion of this album still remains one of the great mysteries in rock music.
The album and it's subsequent singles were almost non-existant on the radio. Yet, song for song this is the Outfield's strongest set to date. Beginning with the title song and first single release Voices of Babylon makes a statement of a band that is growing both musically and lyrically. Voices of Babylon should be re-visited be some band today; very thoughtful and provocative lyrics about how most societies self-implode through the decline of culture.....how true. "My Paradise", the second single from the album (you can see both videos on You Tube) follows with a scorching riff and chorus that you can't get out of your head.
I could go on reviewing this album song by song. However, my objective is to promote a band that deserved so much more attention than they ever received in America. Literally nearly every song on this album could have been a single or deserved radio airplay.
All great music stands the test of time because the songs are good. The Outfield deserve their place in the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Greatest Overlooked Bands" Do yourself a favor; if you like melodic power-pop don't leave this album out of your collection.
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 Another good album, heavy on the guitar playing here! Oct 24, 2004
This album by the Outfield is another strong effort. If Play Deep won with the drumming and Bangin won with the catchy choruses, then Voices of Babylon was heavy on the guitars. Lots of it all over the album. The title song, I always have the volume turned up, because the lead guitars are so very superb here. It made for a remarkable three minutes. I still don't get it why it peaked at No. 26 in the Hot 100 in 1989 because it really stood out during that period where they were still playing 1988 songs on the radio--the year was only three to four months old. This is a very strong album for them--crank the volume up to 10 when you get to play it on the stereo!
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British power pop at its best Jul 15, 2003
Voices Of Babylon is arguably the best overall
album by the vastly underrated
British power pop band,
The Outfield.
Always melodic in their approach,
these guys can both rock hard,
and sing up a storm in the process.
Tony Lewis' slicing tenor and rock-solid
basswork is complimented by
John Spink's flavorful, majestic,
arpeggio-filled guitar playing.
And ofcourse, these 2 pillars of the group
have voices that blend breathtakingly well together
to form numerous catchy, harmony-flavored hooks.
These guys also write some really good, melodic material.
The CD's title cut, as well as The Night Ain't Over,
and My Paradise are signature tracks.
But there are at least several other gems as well.
If British-flavored, rock-solid power pop with
great vocal hooks is your thing,
these guys deliver the goods.
And...If you haven't heard their music yet,
"Voices Of Babylon" would be a good place to start.
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