For older fans The Greatest Gift will put a massive smile accross your face. There is so much to love about Scratch Acid, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. The Greatest Gift isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. This is my first Scratch Acid Album and i must say i am blown away.
Greatest Gift - I like this one. Monsters is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Scratch Acid ever produced. Owner’s Lament - This one is lively and fun. She Said is absolutely incredible. Scratch Acid emotions are reflected through Mess. In Espectro it becomes nowhere more obvious that Scratch Acid has yet to define own style. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with Lay Screaming. After about the third Crazy Dan listen through, I began to believe this song is Scratch Acid’s essence. Eyeball - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. In this song fans will recognize the unique vocals of Scratch Acid. Damned for All Time one of the best in my collection. Ain’t That Love? is probably the highlight of the album. Unititled as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. Holes is really the reason why I recommend buying The Greatest Gift. Albino Slug is gorgeous song though, very addictive. Split a Kiss is one of these floating songs. This song may be the most meaningful. Vocals of Scratch Acid in Cheese Plug really capture me and are set perfectly to the rhythm. Mary Had a Little Drug Problem - A nice song. Mary Had a Little Drug Problem had me crying as I was able to relate so well. For Crying Out Loud is almost impossible to review. Moron’s Moron is an underrated song: I like its lyrics and melody a lot. This track is just a stunning masterpiece. A fantastic track full of wonder. The opening track Flying Houses is very much like you would expect from other albums. Scale Song is astounding.
The Greatest Gift CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Cannibal.mp3 | 2:24 |  |
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| Greatest Gift.mp3 | 2:11 | |
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| Monsters.mp3 | 1:20 | |
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| Owner’s Lament.mp3 | 4:40 | |
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| She Said.mp3 | 2:28 | |
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| Mess.mp3 | 2:23 | |
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| Espectro.mp3 | 3:40 | |
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| Lay Screaming.mp3 | 2:47 | |
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| Crazy Dan.mp3 | 4:14 | |
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| Eyeball.mp3 | 2:07 | |
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| Big Bone Lick.mp3 | 3:48 | |
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| Unlike a Baptist.mp3 | 2:32 | |
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| Damned for All Time.mp3 | 2:06 | |
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| Ain’t That Love?.mp3 | 2:23 | |
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| Unititled.mp3 | 0:29 | |
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| Holes.mp3 | 2:01 | |
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| Albino Slug.mp3 | 3:26 | |
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| Split a Kiss.mp3 | 2:03 | |
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| Amicus.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| Cheese Plug.mp3 | 2:46 | |
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| Mary Had a Little Drug Problem.mp3 | 2:20 | |
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| Mary Had a Little Drug Problem.mp3 | 2:16 | |
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| For Crying Out Loud.mp3 | 3:06 | |
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| Moron’s Moron.mp3 | 3:13 | |
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| Skin Drips.mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| This Is Bliss.mp3 | 2:17 | |
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| Flying Houses.mp3 | 3:08 | |
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| Scale Song.mp3 | 3:04 | |
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