We Travel Fast [Extra tracks] [Import]

Product Description
Absolutely Stunning Debut Album for Chungking, Spearheaded by the Gorgeous Vocals of Jessie Banks. Unpretentious and Emotionally Charged, Like Minnie Ripperton Meets T Rex. "we Travel Fast" is a Beautiful, Timeless, Nostalgic and Essentially Optimistic Record. No Us Release Planned.

We Travel Fast,Chungking,Import [Generic],Dance,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: WHY IS "BUBBLE LOVE" NOT ON THIS DISC?!?!?!?!! We love you, Jessie. Sumptuous.... Following

We Travel Fast Chungking Manufacturer: Inertia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hungry Years Statues I Am Not a Doctor The Reminder Pocket Symphony ASIN: B0000AG7L3 Release Date: 2003-07-07

Tracks:

1. Making Music
2. Come With Me
3. Angel Eyes
4. We Love You
5. World of a Thousand Suns
6. Just a Game
7. Cold Outside
8. Let the Love In
9. Suite
10. Full On
11. Following
12. Please Don't Walk [*]

Album Details

Absolutely Stunning Debut Album for Chungking, Spearheaded by the Gorgeous Vocals of Jessie Banks. Unpretentious and Emotionally Charged, Like Minnie Ripperton Meets T Rex. "we Travel Fast" is a Beautiful, Timeless, Nostalgic and Essentially Optimistic Record. No Us Release Planned.

Customer Reviews:

WHY IS "BUBBLE LOVE" NOT ON THIS DISC?!?!?!?!!.......2004-10-08

This group won me over with the track "Bubble Love"--needless to say, once I heard about their album "We Travel Fast" I had to have it! WHAT AN AMAZING DISCOVERY!!! With stunning and hypnotic vocals from Jessie Banks leading these 11 beautiful songs (12 if you were able to get the bonus track version of this release), Chungking has created some timeless tracks reminsicent of some 60s soundtrack. This is positively excellent music, nothing too overpowering or too melanchonic, just good ole fashioned music that will appeal to fans of Goldfrapp, Anjali, Halou, Hooverphonic and those of their ilk. Jessie's lyrics make sense (no interpretations needed) and you can actually understand what she's crooning, even when she's doing it as a "man"! Check out "Let the Love In" and "Full On" and you'll see what I'm talking about. I'd be foolish to say I have a favorite song on this one because they all are incredible! The only complaint I do have is where the hell is "Bubble Love"???????????

We love you, Jessie........2004-02-06

The first thing that grabbed me when I heard this album playing in a CD shop was the distinct style and quality of the vocals. Sounding (somehow) like a singer from the 1950's or 60's, but with an entirely modern feel, Jessie Banks's voice possesses a smouldering sensuality, rare warmth and charisma, and a lazy, laid-back delivery that frequently makes this listener go weak at the knees.
With multi-tracked harmonies she wallows and swoops all over the songs, sometimes subdued, sometimes with gay abandon, but always - and I mean ALWAYS - in total control of that voice.

Of course, a singer alone is nothing without a good song to sing, and Chungking have really delivered the goods here. Musically, I'd describe Chungking's music as: 50% Pop, 15% trip hop, 15% indie, 10% soul and 10%... something new and indefinable. It is simultaneously off-the-wall and accessible; mainstream yet avant-garde, familiar yet somehow brand new.

It's basically pop music with a few twists and a dark edge. There are moments when you could be listening to any current, girl-fronted pop band (The Cardigans, for example), but just when you think you've got a handle on things, the deft musical craftsmanship and top-drawer song-writing take matters in hand and throw a curve ball at you, and suddenly mainstream pop turns into something entirely weird (though in no way unpleasant). There are 3 songs towards the end of the album where the band (and producer) have really pushed the boat out and allowed experimentalism to take over, where even Jessie's delicious voice is electronically treated and dropped in pitch, allowing her to croon as a `man' singing about `pretty ladies', very reminiscent of Prince in the late eighties, which is no mean feat.

Altogether, We Travel Fast is an album not to be missed. I bought it having only heard one song, and the album captivated me entirely. It's truly superb, and easily the best thing to happen in the music world during 2003.

Sumptuous...........2003-12-22

Where did Chungking come from?
I have NO idea at all...
I was in a cd store, heard a track playing and asked the counter guy who it was. He guaranteed the album trax were of a similar quality - and he wasn't wrong.
One of my finds for 2003!

You know when you discover great music, you want to let everyone know.
Chilled, stunning vocals, and eclectic in parts.
I cant compare them to anyone, but perhaps Goldfrapps Felt Mountain is a good guideline, or even Morcheeba.

NB: This album has just been re-released in the Uk, but strangely has been renamed as 'The Hungry Years', completely repackaged (for the better), and replaced 2 tracks with 2 new ones. The new version is more polished, but don't be fooled into thinking its a new album.

Following.......2003-12-05

I first heard this song on the season finale of "Nip/Tuck". I had watched it almost 3 times before I really started to like the lyrics and finally wrote them down and Googled them that night. Low and behold, I came across this great trio. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this CD. It was on backorder, so I kept listening to the songs from their website. When I finally got it, I couldn't stop listening to it. There are many great songs, but this is one CD I can play the whole way through. But of course, my favorite song is Following. The lyrics are very profound and melodic. A++!

Average customer rating:

We Travel Fast Chungking Manufacturer: Tummy Touch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008XUTX Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Making Music
2. Come With Me
3. Angel Eyes
4. We Love You
5. World Of Thousand Suns
6. Just A Game
7. Cold Outside
8. Let The Love In
9. Suite
10. Full On
11. Following

Album Description

Debut album for Chungking, spearheaded by the gorgeous vocals of Jessie Banks. Unpretentious and emotionally charged, like Minnie Ripperton meets T. Rex. For fans of Morcheeba, Portishead & Lamb. Includes the Australian only bonus track 'Please Don't Talk'. Digipak. Tummy Touch Records. 2003.

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