This is what you would call a masterpiece; a way to remove all remaining doubt in your mind of the pure pop genius of Jason Martin's song-crafting. With their seventh CD release to date, Jason and Co. once again deliver the goods without disappointment. Soft, dreamy vocals, 70's style drums and an overall relaxing, atmospheric vibe all have their place here, taking Starflyer's signature sound to the next level. The only fans that will be disappointed are those who are still lamenting the loss of the massive distortion and endless feedback characterizing Starflyer's earlier releases. Instead of drowning a mediocre song in overwhelming guitars layered on top of each other, Jason allows the much stronger dynamics of his new songs to stand on their own on this one. The results are nothing less than amazing. While sounding much more stripped down, there are still some subtle hints of electronic instrumentation. But, before all of you gung-ho guitar-only enthusiasts write Starflyer off as another wayward rock band caught in the tide of the new electronica, listen for yourself and try appreciating the songs for the beautiful works of art that they are. The wispy electronics and programmed drum loops will pull you helplessly into the music before you realize what's hit you. Once you're sucked in, your only hope will be to bask in the melodies that envelope you. After you're nice and relaxed from all nine songs the CD has to offer, sit back and wait for the hidden track at the end to finish off the job and put you in a complete state of euphoria. The most relaxing instrumental piece you'll ever hear will fill the room like a sweet perfume as the smooth saxophone sounds pour over the guitar and piano. Amazing. With this latest album, Starflyer 59 have quite possibly surpassed all of their previous material while adding an irreplaceable gem to their treasure chest of releases.
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis 2000Reviewed by ConradDrony pop. I have always hated this genre because it bores me to tears. BUT! For some reason this album actually has something to it - Good songs. This album is stripped down to vocals, guitars and other instruments that are meant to compliment, not complicate the song. Actually, a lot of this has a traditional kind of feel to it. With slide guitar or piano in parts, these songs come across as…Decapolis 2000Reviewed by Tom BastianI was never really a fan of Starflyer 59's earlier material, but I think if you listen to the first few albums then listen to this one you will hear a definite difference. Less of that distorted guitar/vocals/bass sound, and more of an overall pop sound. You can actually sing along with these songs and they even begin to stay in your head. The songs on this release are simple, but in a good way.…Decapolis 2000Reviewed by TimI genuinely enjoyed this record. The arrangement of this album is wonderful. From the violins to other odd instruments, this record changes every song. I don't particularly like the singers voice...but it is still enjoyable. B-Opus 2000Reviewed by Jason MoreheadYou've got to love self-deprecating humor. Only someone like Jason Martin (or perhaps David Bazan) would name their most ambitious album Everybody Makes Mistakes. If anything, this album should put to rest that Starflyer 59 is a "shoegazer" band. The only shoegazer album that Starflyer ever released was Silver, which is still one of the best darn debut albums I've ever heard. One of the fun…Exit Zine 1999Reviewed by Joel ThomasI can't wait to see all the clever ways reviewers, critics, and my fellow message-board and discussion-list junkies will begin their reviews of the new Starflyer 59 album by making some comment about the title, Everybody Makes Mistakes. To some, it will seem as if Jason Martin, Jeff Cloud, and friends have indeed made a mistake. Gone are the screeching guitars and heavy riffs that were a…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Michial FarmerThe title of Starflyer 59's new album may offer some hope for failures, but contrary to the clichéd proverb, I haven't heard Jason Martin make a mistake yet. From the wall-of-noise in Silver and Gold to the big rock sound of Americana to the Radiohead-esque navel-gazing of The Fashion Focus, Martin and his revolving-door cast have created some of the most melancholy music this side of My Bloody…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Israel KlossEverybody makes mistakes, but Starflyer 59 hasn't lately. This piece of art is full of dark and atmospheric tunes that move away from Starflyer's previous noise-pop sound. The monotone vocals work well with the dragging, dark and plodding tempo of the music. This album could be classified as slacker-rock. The whole band almost sounds like they are inches away from unplugging the guitars and…Similar sounding releases
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