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"Walk Amongst the Living" has definitely been a highly anticipated release for Blue October UK fans. My first exposure to this awesome band came in 2005 when "Free (Liberation Mix)" appeared on Synthpop Club Anthems 4. I didn't pick up any of their releases until "Incoming" was reissued last year. Since then I've got the other albums and several of the singles. The first two albums are that classic synthpop duo format. "Incoming" reminds me a lot of Erasure and "Preaching Lies to the Righteous" reminds me more of OMD. The difference wasn't in the music, but in the vocals. Barney Miller, the original vocalist, had a vocal range, especially in the higher register that reminds me of Andy Bell. Ross Carter, the current vocalist, doesn't have as high of a range, but is a solid vocalist especially in the mid-tenor range. Both albums are exceptional although I am slightly more partial to the second album.
The third album, "One Day Silver, One Day Gold", moves away from the duo format, but is excellent synthpop nonetheless. I never get tired of listening to this album.
The fourth album (and the subject of this review) shows a lot of growth and maturity musically despite moving away from the synthpop core of what Blue October UK has been for 10 years. To me, this is a performing band album and what you would hear live would sound a lot like what you would hear on the album. It is very different from the previous albums and I think it's going to establish Blue October UK as more of an electronic pop/rock band. Ross shows a lot more depth and variety in his vocals on this album and gives me the impression that he's really grown as a performer. Nic's guitars are a heck of a lot more prominent on this album and definitely gives an electro-rock feel to quite a few track. I'm not a big guitar person myself, but I can rock out to this. The instrumental collaboration, "Non Compos Mentis", between Glen and Chris is really good as is the other instrumental "The Girl from Ohio". I would love to hear an instrumental version of "Ascension". This is a richly-composed, highly-textured piece. The lyrics are great too, it's one of my favorites on the album. "All Is Said and Done" is another favorite of mine. "The Miracle's Gone" is a great opening track and full of energy. It really sets the tone for the album and says that this is going to be something different from the guys. I also like the gritty electro-rock feel of "Spinning on the Fullstop". "Let Me See" is a wonderful ballad and I really like the extended bit at the end that wasn't in the single version. All in all, I think this is a solid album that shows a lot of growth and showcases Blue October UK as a band and a damn good one at that. Now, if I could just see them in concert!

Thanks to dxtcronn!

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