They Mean Us (2007) - Cajah (2006)
I've known these guys for a while. One of the members at one time being related to me. Still I will give my honest opinion of the music they have on their page.
What they consider their worst song, is probably their best. That would be because its not trying too hard. It's simply catchy. 'Waves'. Written very well. I have yet to hear any of their songs with their newest members, so I can't even imagine how much better it can be. I'd like to hear more stuff like this.
'Pickle Seals'. Worth listening to, but probably my least favorite here. Maybe I missed the moment when it happened. The train wrecked right in front of me, and my eyes were closed. One thing I must add, is that these songs are very different than what you will hear live. From what I've been told, their live stuff has so much more added.
The last song, 'El Corrido De RC' sounds like it could be pretty explosive live.
Some good effects in it as well. For a band that instrumental but claims not to be, this stuff is pretty damn good. At no point do you think, "hey where are the vocals?" What they are doing seems to be working on its own. Still, there is always room for experimentation, and they do that very well.
When listening to They Mean Us, I can't help but listen to Cajah's music. One of the members of the band. 'This Should Help' is one of those songs that just makes the listening experience enjoyable. 'This Should Be' one of They Mean Us' songs.
'New Storms' really is a moving song. Cajah could easily be the voice of They Mean Us, but I'm sure he chooses not to be. What I like about Cajah's music is that it needs just one listen to be into it.
They Mean Us 4 Stars
Cajah 4.5 Stars
-Johnny Rider
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