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AllMusic Review by Stephen Cramer
The scorching chords and pop-punk vocals on "A
Separate Lid Behind Closed Eyes" showcase the Winnipeg, Canada, band's
fresh sound. The 12 tracks that follow solidify opinions from numerous
rock critics who have praised the Bonaduces' relentless, yet controlled, musical energy. The band skips by Green Day and Saves the Day
comparisons and creates their own playful brand of pop-punk. The
metaphors on "Bee-Sting Necklace" and "Eyes As Black As Blueberries"
highlight Doug McLean's thoughtful and earnest songwriting. All along,
guitarist Michael Koop, bassist Bob Somers, and drummer Chris Hiebert
add a gritty, punk-fueled foundation to the songs. While the band is
generally playful and aggressive in their tones and lyrical topics,
bittersweet and reflective themes appear on "Bomb Threat at Montgomery
High" and "The Songs We Knew Best." Festive vocal melodies appear on
many of the songs, adding another dynamic to the already dynamic
quartet. Things slow down on the disc's final track, "Damage Deposit,"
with Lloyd Peterson performing on a somber guest piano and Allison
Shevernoha and John Samson adding guest vocals to the ballad. The
Democracy of Sleep was recorded in the summer of 1998 at Private Ear
Studios in Winnipeg and was released on Endearing Records later that
year.
Tracklist
| 1 | A Seperate Lid Behind Closed Eyes | |
| 2 | The Second Annual National Depression Awareness Day Sleepover Party | |
| 3 | Sara's Black Pyjamas | |
| 4 | Carmen | |
| 5 | Bee-Sting Necklace | |
| 6 | Understudy Of Abby Grey | |
| 7 | Lectern Made Of Seashells | |
| 8 | Bomb Threat At Montgomery High | |
| 9 | Eyes As Black As Blueberries | |
| 10 | I Nominate My Kitten For The King Of The Dead | |
| 11 | Days Between The Stations | |
| 12 | The Songs We Knew Best | |
| 13 | Damage Deposit |
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