Baby's First Album Review

Translation by Dad

Today my dad had me listen to Shriekback's Oil and Gold album while getting ready for the day. While listening to this album, I was prompted to voice my opinions on several occassions, in reference to every track.

Malaria
A decent song to get started, it made me decide to begin the day with a smile. Still, perhaps a bit weak. The end of the song found me frowning.

Everything that Rises Must Converge
Much to my dad's horror, this song made me scream like all the baby formula in the world had just fallen into a deep chasm. It did not make me happy.

Fish Below the Ice
Better, as I had stopped screaming by the end of the song.

The Big Hush
An excellent way to start breakfast. This song seemed to have a calming effect on me.

Faded Flowers
I was uneasy about this song at first. perhaps because it marked two slow songs in a row. By the end of it, I had decided that it was much better than the previous song.

Nemesis
Masterful! This song made me forget about breakfast and not want to eat for a few minutes. All I wanted to do was dance in dad's arms.

Only Thing that Shines
Not a bad followup, it made me remember that there was still more breakfast to be had. I polished off another ounce of formula during this song, leaving me full.

Health and Knowledge and Wealth and Power
I don't know why dad insisted on burping me during this song. It was just as he described, a handbook for the 80's goth. Upon releasing a considerable belch, I resumed my smiling duties for the morning.

Hammerheads
I don't know what it is about this song, the strange beat or the quirky lyrics, but I just wanted to dance like there was no tomorrow. Another smiler.

Coelocanth
Wow. What a way to end an album! This song was soothing and relaxing, and my dad wondered through much of the song whether I was going to fall asleep.

All in all, a good album. When it was finshed, I still felt like dancing. It put a smile on my face for quite some time afterwards, long enough for my dad to type my review and probably quite a bit more. I look forward to hearing more from this band in the future.