Angels In the Flesh and Devils In the Bone

Floater has probably had the biggest influence on my life that any other band. They were my first concert (5$ at the WOW hall in Eugene) and well lets just say many of best memories have been enhanced by Floater...... and other things. This album has a very grandiose feeling about it. It's Intense and heavy at times and other moments are very bright and resilient. To say the least, Floater has found that very precarious balance between light and dark, primitive and intellectual, a dynamic contrast which has made their music stand out. They don't get the exposure they deserve, but to those who have experienced the depth of their work, both lyricly and musically, they remain one of the truly great bands of all time.

It does not get much better than this. By far, this is Floater's best album. These songs are hypnotic, smooth, and paint vivid portraits through lyrics. Fantastic buy! I have listened to this album for almost ten years without tiring.

I have loved this album for around 10 years. Yes it was re-released.

I guess every album that comes out says something about the human experience. Some are flashy bling. Some are emotional wrecks. Some are deft well crafted vehicles that deserve a listen and a buy. Of all of the albums released by Floater, 'Angels in the Flesh and Devils in the Bone' takes the path least taken. This 'observation of humanity' is less ashamed to admit it. The trick is that Rob pulls on ancient themes to address how we march today to the same beat of old. Rob, so it seems, has always felt somewhat free to unleash his take on the world. Now before that comment scares you off to the next album from the next band on the next day, let me add that Floater does not take your perspective for granted. This album is fertile ground for villain, victim, and vermin. It would be hard to write a review of this album without using words like soundscape, metal, soft, controlled release, and whatnot. But it would be harder to write a review of this album without including the fact that the theme (Yes this is a thematic one from Floater) of this album is about the conflict of all of the above. Consider this album a well done exploration into the realms of spirit, flesh and bone. Rob was making a point to cast equal lights into observing the power the angels and demons want on our lives. "Angels, why don't you save us, Devils, why don't you take us, take us from ourselves." And also addressing the desire of many to put, again, the reigns into the hands of the angels or the devils? There is a consequence for releasing power to others, for we are still responsible for our actions, no matter which part of our 'self' we blame. Or which part of our soul we choose to ignore. Scott~ note: this is a thematic album, best downloaded in its entirety. Though several songs stand alone just fine.