Customer Review: Grows on youThis is a great album that seems more essential the more you listen. It's not hardcore at all. I'm not sure there's a single section of any song that sounds one lick in the vein of Minor Threat, Bad Brains and all the DC godfathers. Who cares. It might be fair to compare the sound to some of the slower and more instrumental grooves of early Fugazi. But, that's not entirely correct either. At the risk of being accused of blasphemy, when it comes to dueling guitar textures and grooves, this Hoover album is light years ahead of where Fugazi was at the same time. It's a much more musical version of that approach, more penetrating and catchy. This is an extremely good guitar groove album, very smart. They really know how to let the sounds breathe. I can't think of any better use of two guitars at the same time in recent memory. Makes Interpol seem really really weak in comparison.
Customer Review: minimal mood rock
i seem to remember this band causing quite a commotion when they first came out. people were split down the middle on this direction that this band were taking hardcore music. probably because this band was not interested in being as fast or as loud or as crazed as many of their peers. Hoover use alot of quiet parts in their songs and interject a moody atmosphere. they don't seem concerned about going fast, in fact, they like things slow and building up in repetitious circles. dubby basslines carry the weight of these songs with the guitar making tasteful and tuneful interjections. the drums are solid and have a great flow. the vocals are a low key croon that keep with the somewhat eerie and tense feeling of paranoia that these songs tend to inspire. very good album that inspired hundreds, millions of trite imposters that had no business putting out records. oh well...cheers to the originators. cheers to Hoover.
Searching for a job can be a long and arduous process. However it is imperative that employees choose their employers carefully. The tips that follow can help to guide you as your job search progresses.
The 3-Point Checklist
Company Overview
Look for information on the industry type the company is operating in and the type of competition that it faces. This is more important today than ever before especially considering the global business environment in which we live. Competition from emerging economies is difficult to beat unless the company has a clear technological edge. Look for the company's history, its origin, and how successful it is as compared to other businesses in the same market.
Company websites are a good place to start but remember that these are usually written by professional marketing agencies. While the information contained on a company's website may not always be useful in making the best judgment, you can use other sources. Hoover's Online offers a clear perspective of many large and medium sized companies.
Established companies who have been around for some time and have a dominating market presence are more likely to weather economic storms. Companies that are subsidiaries of established parent companies have the financial and technological backing required when there is an economic downturn; the "dot.com bust" is a good example of this.
Financial Outlook - Where Is The Company Heading?
Financial statements, balance sheets, reports that contain detailed information regarding the company's assets and liabilities can be obtained from MSN Money's Central in the investor's section. The company's financial holdings will indicate the annual growth in profit, sales and revenue.
Detailed news of the stock's performance can be obtained from Bloomberg. You are looking for a company that demonstrates steady growth over time. If they do take a loss, then how quickly are they able to recover from it?
In the case of privately held companies, such information is more difficult to access. However, you can write to the chief financial officer and request this information. Usually, your request will be granted, because this information is available to the public.
Identify the Industry
Many strong firms have gone bankrupt because the need for their products or services declined. There is no point in working for a company that is no longer competitive, or one whose industry is obsolete.
Trade publications offer a clear perspective on the market size and the current market state of the industry you are investigating. If the company is operating in multiple market segments focus on the one relevant to your job offer. Industry newsletters, pink papers, and business magazines are other sources for relevant information.
The more information you can gather, the more complete financial picture you will be able to see. Once you have accurate information then you will be able to make a well informed decision. After all, this is not a decision to take lightly.
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