Bush hasn’t changed one bit since they first took America by storm. Some would say this is a good thing while others, like myself, aren’t so certain. They come right out of the box with the not so exciting “Warm Machine” and the even less poignant “Jesus Online”.
The lonely curve ball is “The Chemicals Between Us”. It offers a tuned down version of macho aggression, but still pleases the testosterone. The next two songs are virtually unassuming. “40 Miles From The Sun” reverses gear and launches Gavin Rossdale and company into a lowly grind. The parched strings add something, but aren’t going to get you all hot and bothered. “Letting The Cables Sleep” works on being the epic ballad Gavin has longed to create. Sadly, even Silverchair seems more mature in this department.
Bush entertains. There is no arguing that. I question their maturity and their willingness to explore something that doesn’t sound like every other Bush song. Take away a song or two from each release and you couldn’t distinguish one album from another. If you are looking for some mind-blowing music, then you are barking up the wrong tree with The Science Of Things, but if pure entertainment is all you seek, Bush’s ability and what they have done here should suit you.
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