The House full of ACID (MUSIC): A Screamadelica Review

 

Artist: Primal Scream

Album: Screamadelica 

genres: Alternative

Release date: August 10, 1991

Description: Being this the third record from the band, this departure from their normal sound was a unique transition into a new style for them. After rocking the indie style for a while, they wanted to try something new. That's just what they did. They ended up incorporating LSD and MDMA into their process and got much of their influence from House Music. The album peaked at number 8 on the UK music charts, and it also won the first Mercury Music award in 1992.

Favorite Track: Damaged

Reason: This country styled piece is a much welcomed change to the already interesting track listings. With a break from the regular House style music of the album, this track resonated with me greatly. A very simple guitar and piano opening leads into the very mellow vocal track. The drums are not overpowering in this song at all. They use brushes to bring a more subdued styling to the beat they contribute. Around half-way through, the guitar switches to a more heavy electric low-end tone with a bare-bones solo. The song rolls around back to the chorus before fading out with another solo from the guitar to round out the piece. 

Album Score: 8.0/10

The album is a very fascinating one indeed. With the move to a more House style music choice for this one, it brings a new tone for the band. Many instrumental changes to the styling were made. The opening track reminds me very much of a George Michael Freedom style piece. The album takes many strange turns as it explores the house scene. With the bizarre siren sounds and the bouncy synth tones, it then moves into some slower house-trance beats along its middle section. We also get into some happier, upbeat pop rock themes as well. With a break for country ear the end, the album ends on a very bizarre note with the track :Shine Like Stars." Overall, an interesting album with many styles across the track listing.