Approaching Normal
Blue October
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ExplicitWeight of the World | Blue October | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSay It | Blue October | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDirt Room | Blue October | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Been Down | Blue October | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Never | Blue October | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Should Be Loved | Blue October | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Kangaroo Cry | Blue October | 4:53 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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Picking Up the Pieces | Blue October | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jump Rope | Blue October | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Skies | Blue October | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Does | Blue October | 3:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe End | Blue October | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
iTunes Review
“Weight Of The World,” the half-sung, half-narrated opening cut of Approaching Normal, originally appeared as a spoken-word bit on Blue October's 2005 live outing Argue With a Tree. But here singer Justin Furstenfeld’s catharsis is set to distant marching drums and ascending guitars as he croons, wails, recites poetry, and most impressively – pulls it off. Blue October tracked Approaching Normal at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studios with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Steve Lillywhite. (The second song, “Say It,” is the tune that convinced Lillywhite to work with the band.) With winding guitars, gauzy distortion effects and raspy vocals, “Say It” is reminiscent of early ‘90s recordings by the Catherine Wheel, but Furstenfeld eschews subtlety for ego-bruised lyrics. Where many singers of this ilk are overly cautious about playing it cool, Furstenfeld foregoes self-censorship for the kinds of words that magnify his personality flaws. “Kangaroo Cry” contrasts dramatic diary entry lyrics with mature and unpredictable song arrangements making for another song that somehow totally works.
Customer Reviews
From a Therapist's Perspective.
I discovered Blue October as it pierced my mainstream radio with "Hate Me". At the time, I was attracted to depth of the lyrics so much to the point that I had to have the album immediately. Within a few weeks I had done my research and located a few of their previous albums and the history behind the man whose soul is foundation of the work. Writing about life experiences has sold many albums by many artists very successfully since the dawn of the recording industry, but few people who have truly experienced mental illness have been able to somehow successfully address it openly and blatently beautifully. Justin weaves the negatives and the positives into a fabric of perspective that brings about a certain comraderie among those who have lived in that experience themselves. And for those who haven't...it provides insight if you want it and entertainment if you don't. As for those who are comparing "Approaoching Normal" to "Foiled", "Consent to Treatment" or any of their past works for that matter...of course they are different. The process of an life is ever evolving and changing and the art created as a result of the experience of Justin Furstenfeld is no different. If it doesn't meet your need for entertainment, go elsewhere. Personally, and professionally, I find the insight much more valuable than guaranteeing a cut will eventually be modified as elevator music. If you need a kick in the a*s listen to The End.
Why the hate?
Why is it everytime people listen to something they don't expect from a band they jump to the conclusion that it's "their worst cd ever" or that they "aren't the REAL blue october." Look. This is blue october. they still make amazingly emotional, melodic, well constructed songs that they had made in their older songs. Yes, there sound isn't quite what it was in some of the earlier CD's, but I have those CD's for that sound if I want to hear it. This brings the same excellent Blue October sound fans have come to expect. Especially fond of Say it, My Never, Kangaroo Cry, and Blue Skies, but really just buy the cd. Great band. great album
Word Well Spoken!
At 59 years old I have heard many generations of Story Tellers...Justin you top my list of the Best of the Best. Your expression of emotions, crushed feelings, lost direction, drug addition, confession and the list can continue but I feel I have painted enough of the picture. Approaching Normal is what I feel the real deal when it come to commitment to forward personal growth and what better place to display your human success than through song. Justines wish to share his heart with thousands has been Blessed by GOD to share with millions....Justine-BELIEVE! The doors of your life are just begining to open. This is your best expression of truth...keep growing my friend!
Biography
Formed: 1996 in Houston, TX
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
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CleanInto the Ocean | Foiled | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Hate Me | Foiled | 6:20 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Calling You | History for Sale | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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CleanCongratulations | Foiled | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Calling You | History for Sale | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDirt Room | Approaching Normal | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Clean18th Floor Balcony | Foiled | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSay It | Approaching Normal | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hate Me | Foiled for the Last Time | 6:20 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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CleanInto the Ocean | Foiled for the Last Time | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Mar 24, 2009
- ℗ 2009 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
