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		Try searching for "Remington Standard" on the web, and you'll end up with a whole lot of nothing about "rugged, dependable, easy to use rifles." The band is quite the contradiction of the rifle imagery -- it's a quiet, subdued and restrained quintet that smoothly lays out the progressive interchanges that flow from the varied instrumentation that's employed. Imagine Low with a spark of energy racing through them. Why Less Desire to be Neat ? has barely a trace of aggression in its 11 tracks; a calming, soothing, hypnotic and utterly relaxing quality seethes from the quintet. Perhaps it's trance-inducing rock music for the electronica-inhibited fan, but more than likely it's the synthesis of a group of indie rock fans purposely contrasting their influences with their musical actions. With song titles like "Being Alone vs. Being Lonely" and "Permanent Ink Dries Quick," an overall feeling of introspection prevails. Tired of being ravaged by supra-distorted guitars and methamphetamine-induced vocalist ragings? Have your doctor prescribe a few minutes of Remington Standard. It's like a pleasant cup, of peppermint tea as it flows down your throat, cooling-yet-warming your insides at the same time.
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Remington Standard Why Less Desire to be Neat? Music Fellowship CD
		Review by Andrew Magilow

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