the fifth utility - cheat sheet/cliff notes

First, we must implore you: you are not this busy / lazy:
please take the time to explore and enjoy the real website,
or at the very least visit the text-only version.

Oh, you say you really are this busy / lazy? In that case,
The Fifth Utility is quite worried about the ways in which
you are spending your time / life. Reluctantly, we present:

The Fifth Utility's Cheat Sheet For The On-The-Go, Professional, Audiophile

Music

ultra nylon life of ease
April 2004

60:00 running time
11 tracks, of which you may preview 3:
nothing again
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natalie

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full track listing

misanthropolis
August 2001

60:12 running time
11 tracks, of which you may preview 1:
some kind of goodbye

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full track listing

Reviews ...

... of Ultra Nylon Life of Ease

"the progression from Misanthropolis to Ultra Nylon is as quantum as
Radiohead's leap from Pablo Honey to The Bends." -- Jason Heller, Westword; April 22 2004

"... a sprawling, atmospheric disc that bristles with experimental energy atop great songwriting."
-- Mark Brown, Rocky Mountain News; Critic's Choice, April 17 2004

"a challenging disc ... with filaments of tension strung between bursts of almost dreamlike beauty."
-- Jason Heller, Westword; April 22 2004

... of Misanthropolis

"Uncompromising and caustic ... brimming with an intelligence and a precision that border on diabolic."
-- Laura Bond, Westword; January 10 2002

"Epic, grandiose, atmospheric rock straddles an almost invisible line of abandon and restraint ...
[t]here is great promise here" -- Mike Baker, Splendid E-zine; July 15 2002

"... magnificently produced to make the already great music sound even greater. These guys have something here,
and the 10 or so times I’ve listened to this can attest to that." -- John Reidy, The Hooligan; September 1 2001

... of The Fifth Utility's live performance

"a storm front of melody and emotion ... their voices are punctured lungs; their words are last gasps."
-- Jason Heller, Westword; April 22 2004

"The Fifth Utility rocks thoughtfully and with purpose ... razor sharp, accurate sound and ridiculously honest and beautiful lyrics ... effortless, exacting execution every time they play ... ready to explode at any minute, searing the ears and minds of music fans everywhere." -- Sean Cronin, UCD Advocate; May 29 2002