Embrace

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Deva ("Deva" is a Hindu title for divine) Premal has attracted a following by framing ancient Hindu mantras within atmospheric, contemporary settings. The result on Embrace, her third release, is at times flavorful, at other times undistinguished, but it produces more intriguing moments than duds. On occasion, Premal aspires to Enya-like reverence (e.g., tracks 2 and 4), then elsewhere coos her ancient text atop gentle grooves and jazzy flutes (tracks 3 and 6) in a manner suggestive of Deep Forest. Some might describe it as "smooth chant." Highlights include "Shree Ram Jai Ram," a beautifully realized cross-pollination of East and West (highlighted by Kit Walker's free-floating piano and Premal's resonant choir of voices) that hints at what Joni Mitchell might create if she tried her hand at Eastern music. --Terry Wood

Product Description
EMBRACE, the long awaited new album from Deva Premal, finds this best-selling singer at the height of her art, expressing the ancient wisdom of mantra through a contemporary musical vision. Her radiant voice, richer and more assured than ever before, floats above a cool, sensual groove provided by some of today's finest world fusion artists and producers Miten and Kit Walker (Walela, Kitaro, Neal Schon).

Deva Premal enthralled audiences worldwide with THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE. That phenomenal success continues with EMBRACE. Its relaxed, uplifting feel and elegant sense of space can only heighten the spell already cast by this mantra enchantress.

"Majestic, deep and full of love," Deva Premal's EMBRACE is a lovely and moving next chapter from an artist whose incredible potential is only beginning to unfold.

Embrace

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Average customer rating: Ony one world sublime Uplifting, absolutely beautiful!! Disappointing Deva Premal Embrace

Embrace Deva Premal Manufacturer: White Swan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essence Dakshina Love Is Space Songs for the Inner Lover Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant ASIN: B000066RG4 Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Om Tare
2. Om Namo Bhagavate
3. Hari Om Shiva Om
4. Om Ram Ramaya
5. Shree Ram Jai Ram
6. Shante Prashante
7. Rang De
8. Teyata

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Deva ("Deva" is a Hindu title for divine) Premal has attracted a following by framing ancient Hindu mantras within atmospheric, contemporary settings. The result on Embrace, her third release, is at times flavorful, at other times undistinguished, but it produces more intriguing moments than duds. On occasion, Premal aspires to Enya-like reverence (e.g., tracks 2 and 4), then elsewhere coos her ancient text atop gentle grooves and jazzy flutes (tracks 3 and 6) in a manner suggestive of Deep Forest. Some might describe it as "smooth chant." Highlights include "Shree Ram Jai Ram," a beautifully realized cross-pollination of East and West (highlighted by Kit Walker's free-floating piano and Premal's resonant choir of voices) that hints at what Joni Mitchell might create if she tried her hand at Eastern music. --Terry Wood

Album Description

EMBRACE, the long awaited new album from Deva Premal, finds this best-selling singer at the height of her art, expressing the ancient wisdom of mantra through a contemporary musical vision. Her radiant voice, richer and more assured than ever before, floats above a cool, sensual groove provided by some of today's finest world fusion artists and producers Miten and Kit Walker (Walela, Kitaro, Neal Schon).

Deva Premal enthralled audiences worldwide with THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE. That phenomenal success continues with EMBRACE. Its relaxed, uplifting feel and elegant sense of space can only heighten the spell already cast by this mantra enchantress.

"Majestic, deep and full of love," Deva Premal's EMBRACE is a lovely and moving next chapter from an artist whose incredible potential is only beginning to unfold.

Album Description

Deva Premal's Embrace expands on the Eastern Indian fusion and ethereal vocals of her previous work, combining timeless mantras with contemporary arrangements. Innocent, soothing and laid-back. Features 8 tracks of sensual music for yoga, packaged in a slipcase. White Swan. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Ony one world.......2007-07-17

If I have only one world for this CD, that world would be:

GREAT

I love this woman, her voice is so perfect, strong and clear...

sublime.......2006-11-12

Being Indian I started on this CD with trepidation, expecting a western pop version of indian chants. But Deva produces an authentic bhakti experience and dissolved my fear. Her music, though somewhat different from my past Indian experience, blissfully conveys the Spirit that are the words themselves. In India it is said that if one has bhakti in the heart then the singing of and about the Names will convey the inhernt bliss, irrespective of all else.
Listen to this CD and feel the bliss.

Uplifting, absolutely beautiful!!.......2006-09-02

I think this is one of Deva's best...her voice, the music are all deeply moving and wonderful...there are solemm pieces and also joyful ones that literally make me dance! Lots of drumming and even a little jazzy at times...I could listen to this CD over and over again and I never tire of it!!

Disappointing.......2006-06-08

I found this disc disappointing compared to Deva's brilliant first CD entitled The Essence - which is a must have. What seems strange to me is that she is on the inside cover touching Buddha's chest, while the first track sounds like make-out music. Hmmmm.... For what it's worth, an Indian Brahmin confirmed that some of the mantras are concoctions, too, which does not really set a good precedent. People copy Deva's chanting in their kirtans and in this respect her work is influential. Although being innovative can be commendable, spiritual traditional chants are, in my opinion, off limits for whimsical changes. I wish she would get her mantras from reliable sources in the future.

Hard core Deva fans won't notice, of course, and will love this.

Deva Premal Embrace.......2006-03-20

I really like this choice of music for practicing yoga at home. It makes the time fly by when during my yoga workout and the music is appropriate and calming.

Average customer rating: Marches to his own electronic drums Just Takes Some Getting Used To... Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan I'm gonna be brave Alright.

TheFutureEmbrace Billy Corgan Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mary Star of the Sea MACHINA/The Machines of God Adore Pisces Iscariot Blinking with Fists: Poems ASIN: B0009G018Q Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. All Things Change
2. Mina Loy (M.O.H.)
3. The CameraEye
4. ToLoveSomebody
5. A100
6. DIA
7. Now (And Then)
8. I'm Ready
9. Walking Shade
10. Sorrows (in blue)
11. Pretty, pretty STAR
12. Strayz

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Odd it may seem, Billy Corgan is wearing his heart on his extremely long sleeve, in his first proper solo album since dismantling the Smashing Pumpkins five years ago. Maybe it took that long to process the enormity of that loss, since The Future Embrace sounds like nothing so much as a break-up album. But having said that, it's rather difficult to determine whether it's the absence of James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlain, and D'Arcy Wretzky or just something much more mundane than the shattering of an affair of the heart that his sent him on this 12-song confessional. To his extreme credit, Corgan isn't trying to obscure his pain and uncertainty behind layers of guitar distortion and sonic dissonance the way he did with the Pumpkins, instead he's employed a rather restrained hand as he tries to work his way out of this psychic maze of his own making, cavorting with the ghosts of his past, present and future on such kinetic panoramas as "All Things Change," "DIA," or the rather wrenching "The Camera Eye," where the musician wrestles with his fear of aging, his burgeoning religiosity as and the necessity of transformation. Don't miss Robert Smith singing rather angular back-ups on the Bee Gee's skewed ode to love, "You Don't Know What It's Like." A tremendous and noble effort from a major talent. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

The first solo album ever released by Billy Corgan-the revered singer/songwriter/guitarist whose groundbreaking work with The Smashing Pumpkins defined modern rock-is shockingly affirmative, even romantic. Corgan's most intimate set of songs yet, the hauntingly beautiful TheFutureEmbrace brings together Corgan's astonishing past and promising present.

Customer Reviews:

Marches to his own electronic drums.......2007-04-15

The song "All Things Change" could sum up just about anybody's life, and for Billy Corgan, it seems to sum up his new musical direction as a solo artist. Right away the clipped electronic drums and Cure-ish background synth sound that drenches the atmosphere indicates this won't be the The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits. Still, the following tune, "Mina Loy (M.O.H.)," does have a latter-day Pumpkinesque vibe, with its shrill background guitars and exciting yet downbeat aura: "Can I give my old heart to you?" wails Corgan's voice, just above the din of a swirling mess of guitars.

Speaking of the Cure (see Disintegration), Robert Smith adds his morbid background vocal to the interesting cover tune "To Love Somebody," written by Barry and Robin Gibb (see The Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The Record). And Corgan's old pal Jimmy Chamberlain of the Pumpkins provides the sparse drumming on "Dia," one of the album's more unremarkable selections. "Now (And Then)," however, might be the best song on the CD, a slow dirge with pleasingly atmospheric guitars and echoey vocals.

Despite the sheen of "TheFutureEmbrace," the album's grittiness comes from Corgan himself, who bares his soul in the lyrics and sound he chose to create. This isn't a commercial-sounding album, and Corgan seems just fine with conveying art that's more cutting-edge. On the album's sparse and simple closer, "Strayz," Corgan sums up the bold mentality that's always served him well: "You know I'm true/I wasn't born to follow." Still, though Corgan's heart-on-his-sleeve approach has always worked for him (and his fans), "TheFutureEmbrace" might suffer some from a sonically impersonal style, with lyrics that have become too introspective and claustrophic. Perhaps the best remedy for Corgan's next solo or group project would be the addition of outside musicians to give the record a more open and inclusive feel. Still, this is commendable music, and fans of Corgan and the Pumpkins will certainly get what he was going for here.

Just Takes Some Getting Used To..........2007-01-25

"TheFutureEmbrace:" A little musical oddity that is heavily overshadowed by earth-shattering news. On the very same day Billy Corgan released his first solo album, he also took out an ad in the "Chicago Sun Times" declaring his desires to reform the Smashing Pumpkins. Great news for Pumpkins fans everywhere, but definitely a poor promotional move for this album, which has since been overshadowed by the hype and anticipation for a new Smashing Pumpkins album (which is, as of this date, slowly in the works). Best known for his bald-head, nasal-whine, and most importantly, his incredible song-writing abilities, Billy Corgan takes advantage of a solo album and really lets himself stretch out -- even in ways that the later Pumpkins albums didn't.

The first, second or even third listen to this album might not yield satisfactory results. Truth be told, "TheFutureEmbrace" is an album that takes much time to appreciate, to grow on you and stick in your head. Most of the music Billy explores here is even more experimental and dense than that of "Adore" or "Machina," but thankfully, Billy's signature touch is not lost in the mix. Songs like "Now (And Then)," "Pretty, Pretty Star" and "Walking Shade" are classic Corgan, even if they are steeped in synthesizers and effects. "A100" and "Dia" are probably the most Smashing Pumpkins-esque songs, with the latter featuring Jimmy Chamberlain (who as of now is the only confirmed bandmember involved in the reunion). Meanwhile, the ever-prolific Robert Smith of The Cure makes a subtle appearance on "To Love Somebody." Smith's vocals blend perfectly with Billy's, without overshadowing or taking away from the vibe of the album, while he even contributes some guitar parts and makes one of the most memorable moments of the album.

The only downside to "TheFutureEmbrace" is there isn't much variety to be found here. From the start of "All Things Change," the album seems to follow a steady pattern, and if you're not in the right mood or frame of mind, it just won't work for you. Like stated before, it's far more ambitious than any of Billy's other projects. But if you felt like Zwan laid the fluff on a little too thick, you'll feel like Corgan is redeemed with "TheFutureEmbrace." All in all, an excellent album, a perfect showcase of Billy's talents. Maybe now that he's gotten all of the studio-tinkering and perfecting out of his system, the next Pumpkins record will sound a little more organic than the later releases, which wouldn't be a bad thing.

Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan.......2006-12-03

If you like Radiohead/Thom Yorke then the musical style of Billy's album is right up your ally. This has nowhere near the style of the Smashing Pumpkins, but its still good...ONLY if you like stuff like the new NIN and Thom Yorke electonic rock albums. If you are expecting hard guitars and Smashing Pumpkins then buy a Pumpkins album for crying out loud. If you want to hear Pumpkins meet Radiohead and Trent Reznor, this is the album for you. I like it.

I'm gonna be brave.......2006-07-14

This record takes time, but its so worth it. Most seem to blow this record off without giving it a chance. At first listen MOH immediatly impressed me, but the rest were so unexpected. After seeing the video from the Letterman show where they played MOH live I was sold. Now that I own the record, I'm hooked on it. I grew up with Siamese Dream and Melancoly and the Infinite Sadness, so comparring this to Smashing Pumkins I'd say its Billy's brilliant writing with sythesizers. He still has some great guitar parts but its not really guitar rock. More like synth rock. The Pumpkins fell off in later years but perhaps their new record(in progress now so I've heard) will make amends. In the meantime, get this, soak it up, and enjoy.

Alright........2006-06-17

Hey Da Peace Dogg,

That's not a bald chick on the cover you dumba#s!!! Or are you just being sarcastic throughout your review? The bald guy is Billy Corgan.

Average customer rating: The aztec God of dance I can't get behind this Baltimore Hons rocks to Ozomatli Ozomatli excels! online concert, too... Maximum Surprise

Embrace the Chaos Ozomatli Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ozomatli Street Signs Coming Up Don't Mess With The Dragon Live at the Fillmore ASIN: B00005NWLD Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Pa Lante
2. 1234
3. Dos Cosas Ciertas
4. Vocal Artillery
5. Guerrillero
6. Embrace The Chaos
7. Pensativo (interlude)
8. Timido
9. Lo Que Dice
10. Mi Alma
11. Suenos En Realidad

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The follow-up to Ozomatli's 1998 eponymous debut, Embrace the Chaos builds on the band's proven strengths: a masterful command of a palette of musical styles, a firm commitment to social activism, and an unending devotion to the power of rhythm. Like the L.A. landscape from which the group emerged, Ozo's music is a polyglot of cultures, whether it's the Puerto Rican salsa of "Dos Cosas Ciertas," the Mardi Gras funk of "1, 2, 3, 4," the Brazilian batucada beat of "Suenos en Realidad," or the Cuban son influence on "Timido." The result is a gorgeously diverse sound that changes from song to song without seeming disjointed or random. Rap fans may be disappointed to note that Jurassic 5's Chali 2na and Cut Chemist are no longer with the group, but the album is hardly suffering from a dearth of hip-hop; in-house rapper Kanetic Source and DJ Spinobi offer their talents, while notable cameos are provided by De La Soul ("1, 2, 3, 4"), Medusa ("Vocal Artillery"), and Common ("Embrace the Chaos"). Even though the album is capped at an efficient 11 songs, it doesn't come up short. With so much different music represented, Embrace the Chaos is like a dozen albums fused into one. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

The aztec God of dance.......2006-04-05

Langly, uno de los Pistoleros Solitarios de "Expediente X", lucía en la serie una camiseta con el logo de Ozomatli. ¿Casualidad, guiño, publicidad? Más bien una muestra del impacto que el grupo causó con su debut homónimo, con su mezcla de rock, ska, funk, hip hop y ritmos latinos.
Los europeos estamos acostumbrados a ese cajón de sastre llamado rock mestizo, y hemos sufrido en silencio la aparición de grupetes que esconden su mediocridad tras la etiqueta de "globalidad enrollada". Pero para los yanquis, Ozomatli fue toda una sorpresa.
Después de tres años de gira, el septeto multiracial de Los Angeles regresa con las ideas más claras: si en su primer trabajo fusionaban estilos en un mismo tema, en "Embrace The Chaos" tienden a diferenciarlos en distintas canciones, y para ello recurren a varios productores. Steve Berlin, de Los Lobos, se encarga de potenciar los sonidos más latinos en "Pa Lante" (con el violín del lobo David Hidalgo y la kora de Prince Diabate), "Tímido" (con influencias cubanas), y el bullanguero "Mi Alma" (de raíces mejicanas).
La faceta más rapera de Ozomatli queda plasmada en las producciones de Bob Powers: "Lo que dice"; "1234" (al estilo de la Old School, con De La Soul); "Vocal Artillery" (con los recitados de Wil.I.Am (de Black Eyed Peas), Kanetic Source y Medusa, y el efectivo scratch de DJ Cut Chemist); y el pausado "Embrace The Chaos" (con Common y una trompeta jazz). Por su parte, el productor Mario Caldato aporta interesantes fusiones en "Dos cosas ciertas" (una cumbia interrumpida por un ritmo drum'n'bass y el rap en inglés de Kanetic Source), y en "Sueños en realidad" (donde los sonidos brasileños se funden con el scratch de DJ Spinobe, los metales y las percusiones).
En lengua nahuatl, Ozomatli es el dios azteca del baile y, sin duda, el grupo angelino hace honor a su nombre.

I can't get behind this.......2005-07-15

English speaker here, somewhat fan of latin music.

A friend of mine saw these folks live and recommended that I go out and buy everything they own right this second.

As far as latin music goes, there's nothing special about this album. It sounds like every other salsa record out there. BOOORRRRIIINNNGG!!! Oro Solido was doing this 10 years ago. Who cares???

There are some hip hop tracks on this album, and let me save you some time: If you like the crap hip-hop that ozo is trying to peddle on this album, go out and get yourself some black eyed peas. these clowns can't rap to save themselves! It's almost unlistenable. God. I have it playing now, and someone on the album actally rhymed 'half-assed MC's' with something equally as cliched and self important, and, well, crappy. I'm gagging on this album.

I'm gonna give their self titled album a shot, it seems to be rather well liked by the amazon reviewers.

Baltimore Hons rocks to Ozomatli.......2004-05-04

I have been listening to this CD everyday for a year! Just saw them in concert April 27 04 and they were fantastic. They jumped into the crowd and played right next to us for the last 30 min. Very rarely do you hear a group who's live performance is exactly the quality of the CD. You won't need to understand Spanish to groove to the heated explicit lyrics. Even a gringa can learn rhythm with this CD. Ozomatli played some songs from the new CD being released in June. I was on line today to see if i could pre-order it.

Ozomatli excels! online concert, too..........2002-08-16

This album is fantastic. This group is excellent. You know this album rocks, so here is a tip! They recently played a really small, initimate concert at The Expression Center for New Media in the Bay Area and it is online ...
I love Ozo and if you do, too, you'll be stoked on this.
Surfer

Maximum Surprise.......2002-06-08

Having seen this group on the Latin Grammy awards perform "Dos Cosas Ciertas" and knowing nothing else about them, I bought the CD. I was very surprised to hear two of my favorite hip-hop artists on some tracks, especially the title track performed with Common! I love groups like Ozomatli and Groove Collective for their efforts at fusion. Their melange of latin and hip-hop and jazz reflects the diversity of urban America today. What Ozomatli should do now is carry their social activism further in their music. Play very loud!

Average customer rating: Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet Let me "Spell It Out" for you Great Buy Wow - A top 5 CD of 2005 Best album I've heard all year.

Out of Nothing Embrace (UK) Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tourist If You've Never Been The Good Will Out Drawn from Memory Vehicles & Animals ASIN: B0007XT8D0 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Ashes
2. Gravity
3. Someday
4. Looking As You Are
5. Wish 'Em All Away
6. Keeping
7. Spell It Out
8. A Glorious Day
9. Near Life
10. Out Of Nothing

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Out of Nothing, the band's fourth album, is the best they have ever made. The McNamara brothers have buckled down to some serious songwriting (aided by Coldplay's Chris Martin on first single "Gravity") to produce a selection of songs that can all lay claim to the title "Classic".

Opening with the monumental "Ashes" it is clear from the off that this is not some huge stylistic leap. Instead Embrace have consolidated all they are good at (epic, heart-warming anthems) and finally made the album they have always promised. "Gravity" is exactly what you'd expect, a Coldplay tune as played by Embrace, but where as Chris Martin and the boys are often stark and fidgety Embrace cover the track in a lushness that makes you swoon. "Someday" has them coming across like the younger brothers of Spiritualised complete with a finale featuring a full-on gospel choir, "Wish 'Em All Away" is harmonica-soaked loveliness with a chorus that touches the heavens, and "Spell It Out" is a string-laden monster that has 'festival closer' written all over it.

The album ends as magnificently as it begins with a triplet of songs that takes the breath away. The gentle "A Glorious Day", atmospheric "Near Life" and magnificent title track prove just how far Embrace have come since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. Out of Nothing is a truly exceptional album that suggests that, far from being over, the journey for Embrace has only just begun. --Amazon.co.uk

Album Description

Out Of Nothing is produced by Youth (best known for his work with The Verve, Killing Joke and The Orb) features the band's signature souring rock balladry, complete with emotionally charged lyrics and dramatic production. During the recording of Out Of Nothing, Youth pushed the band to unbeknownst levels of musicianship, which resulted in enormous sales and mass acclaim.

Customer Reviews:

Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet.......2007-01-01

For those new to Embrace, first things first - they do not sound like Coldplay. Personally, I think they are much better, and very underrated in the States. "Out of Nothing" is considered by some to be their best album, and I would agree. Sample these standout tracks:

"Someday"
"Keeping"
"Spell it Out"
"A Glorious Day"

"Gravity" does sound a bit like Coldplay, given that it was written by Chris Martin - but, that's the exception to the rule. Don't be fooled if your local college radio station hasn't been playing this band - they are very good and this is the album to get (even over the newer "This New Day", imo).

Let me "Spell It Out" for you.......2006-04-22

There's a natural tendency to take something unfamiliar and compare it to something familiar. That's what's happening here as Amazon reviewers are comparing Embrace to Coldplay. Perhaps it's unfair to Embrace to liken them to Coldplay because as a band, I'd think Embrace wants to stand on their own merits. However, if you're being so closely measured against the hottest rock and roll band in the world today, is that really a bad thing?

The truth is that on Out of Nothing, Embrace does sound like Coldplay. That doesn't change the fact that this album is an outstanding work. Embrace wrote these accessible, infectious songs themselves, and they perform them with first-rate musicianship and compelling vocal performance.

These guys haven't hit the radio in the States, but when payola runs radio, you're better off looking elsewhere on your own for new artists. The truth is that Embrace is better than most anybody who's new on today's radio. I discovered Out of Nothing on the internet several months ago, purchased the album, and it has been a constant spin in my CD player ever since. Every track on this disk is memorable. Songs move gracefully from the contemplative to the soaring to the driving and powerful. At all times the album is captivating. In my opinion, on Out of Nothing, Embrace measures up to Coldplay in every respect. If you're a fan of grandstand arena rock in the vein of Coldplay and U2, then trust me, you will enjoy this album. It's great!

Great Buy.......2006-03-18

If you like Coldplay or Keane, you will love this band. I have really enjoyed it and have shared it with many of my friends and family.

Wow - A top 5 CD of 2005.......2006-02-14

From the opening anthemic Ashes until the climactic epic Out of Nothing, this is a fantastic ride by an underrated and underappreciated band.

Personal favorites include Glorious Day, Spell it Out and especially Someday.

I have been into this band since 1998 and unfortunately it does not appear that they will ever break in the states. Unfortunate that we have to listen to monontonic drones like John Mayer here.

They have had good albums before but the songs were more up and then down. They brought in crackpot producer Youth (the same man brought us The Verve-Urban Hymns and the excellent Howie Day debut release) and really amped up. The result is a very full and layered sound complete with string arrangements in many songs.

Had a chance to meet them and have drinks with the band while in Denver and you will never meet a more humble group of guys.

If you like Coldplay, The Verve, and early Oasis buy with no worries - it will not disappoint.

Best album I've heard all year........2005-12-28

The band played live at some music festival on cable tv. They sung "A Glorious Day" and I was surprised I've never heard of them. Such a melodic song with great emotional vibe too it. To my surprise, this was just a single great song on an album packed with a few of them. That makes for a great album! While it is true that they do sound like Coldplay/Oasis fused, the music is just more melodic than Coldplay and the lead singer's voice is much better sounding than Oasis' (who I never really took to). I think the album that really compares in quality is the Keane "Hopes and Fears." That's saying a LOT!

Average customer rating: Simply Beautiful Meh. Holy wow! Amazing! Just Beautiful

Embrace the Storm Stream of Passion Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Second Life Syndrome Live in the Real World [Region 2] Alice's Inferno The Art of Navigating by the Stars Out of Myself ASIN: B000AQBAS0 Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. Spellbound
2. Passion
3. Deceiver
4. Ill Keep On Dreaming
5. Haunted
6. Wherever You Are
7. Open Your Eyes
8. Embrace The Storm
9. Breathing Again
10. Out In The Real World
11. Nostalgia
12. Calliopeia

Album Description

This is stuff cyber dreams are made of! After Dutch guitarist/composer/producer Arjen Anthony Lucassen had finished his latest endeavour, the Ayreon rock opera The Human Equation, he wanted to do two things: showcase the many talents of Mexican singer Marcela Bovio, one of the vocalists on the Ayreon album and form a band for the first time in 10 years.

The result is musically different to what Lucassen usually produces. Embrace The Storm is way more modern than his Rock Operas and has a more gothic metal approach, blending mysterious vocals, metal guitars and atmospheric trip-hop, with haunting pianos and violin quartets. Embrace The Storm will appeal to fans of Ayreon, Evanescence, Nightwish, etc.

The Special Edition bonus disc contains DVD with videoclip, interviews and behind the scene footage.

Customer Reviews:

Simply Beautiful.......2007-04-11

I won't go into all of the history or a song by song of this album since that is done a couple of times on here. What I will do is state that this album has not left my stereo or mp3 for about three weeks, ever since I stumbled across it. I have nothing bad to say about this group of musicians or the incredible compositions on this album. Don't think about it, just buy it!

Meh........2007-02-22

If you're really into Chick Rock, the kind of rock that is slower and doesn't do much, you'll really like this album. Besides four songs the CD is kind of bland.

Are you a fan of Ayreon? You'll get some enjoyment out of it at the least. This disc does not begin to stack up against the Human Equation. Not even close.

However, if you are looking for another Ayreon style CD to purchase you need to avoid this. This is as mainstream as Arjen's about to get and this is no concept album.

Some songs are good. The rest is okay. If you don't have Human Equation or Star One get those first.

Holy wow!.......2006-10-18

I've been listening to bands like Within Temptation, Nightwish and so on. I saw a link to this album and ended up picking up a copy. There are enough reviews going really in depth about the history of the artists involved, so I'll skip all that and cut straight to it.

Musically inspired. Mellow overall, but with some great guitar crunch and phenomenal synth work that gives a punch to the beautiful melancholy this album oozes with. The vocal work is different from most of this genre. This woman's voice is much more mature and has a fullness and a sensuality that a lot of vocalists often lack.

If you don't immediately fall madly in love with this woman (or at least her voice) then I'd be deeply shocked. I was luke-warm the first listen through, but by the second I was committed to spinning this CD until it melted in my player. Get this album and prepare to be snatched away into the whole brooding, sexy, evocative wave that will emanate from your speakers.

Amazing!.......2006-07-09

Actually, until a week ago I never heard of Stream Of Passion, a band whose members are Dutch (3), Mexican (2) and American (1). I just happened to be in a record store and heard music that got my attention because of the beautiful voice of (what later appeared to be) Marcela Bovio. Checking the shop's DVD section I saw they also had a DVD released, which I bought and watched 4 times this week. I was very impressed. I checked out the SOP website and was lucky to find out that there was a gig on July 6th only a 45 minutes drive from my home. The gig was awesome too.

It was at this gig where I bought Embrace The Storm. The album is phenomenal. Twelve well crafted Arjen Lucassen songs, with lyrics and beautiful vocals (and some violin too) from Marcela Bovio. Guitars (Lori Linstruth and Arjen Lucassen), drums (Davy Mickers), piano (Alejandro Millan), bass (Johan van Stratum) and the violins and cellos: they all fit in so perfectly. The recording quality is of a very high level too, well balanced and detailed: super. Embrace The Storm definitely is one of the best progrock albums of recent times! The Special Edition even contains a 73 minute DVD with a 28 minute Making Of, a video, Behind The Scenes footage and (audio only, with band pictures) beautiful, mainly acoustic demo recordings of a dozen songs of Embrace The Storm (33 minutes). This really is what I would call a "Bonus". If you ever have the chance of seeing them live, go see (BTW: the women are a feast for the eyes)!

Just Beautiful.......2006-05-17

I got this album a few days ago and I can't stop listening to it. The vocales are so achingly beautiful. The lyrics are poignant and the whole album has a sort of melancholy undercurrent. If your into mopey goth music then I can't recommend this CD enough. Buy it now!

Average customer rating: Awesome, uplifting, inspiring Kirtana connects you to your soul Aaah MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL I am.... Beautiful Transmission of Truth

This Embrace Kirtana Manufacturer: Wild Dove Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A deeper surrender The Offering Songs for the Inner Child The Essence The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance ASIN: B00005LK7U Release Date: 1999-04-01

Tracks:

1. Be Free
2. Why the Sufis Whirl
3. I Am
4. My Heart
5. Blessed Life
6. Who You Really Are
7. Living Truth
8. Rivers Run
9. This Embrace
10. If I Could Give You Anything
11. Going, Going, Gone
12. I Am (Reprise)

Album Description

New Age Vocal. Comtemporary sacred songs celebrating divine love and the truth of who we are. Guest artists include: Alex de Grassi (guitar), Spencer Brewer (piano), Matt Eakle (flute), Hilary Stagg (harp)and Gangaji (vocals).

Customer Reviews:

Awesome, uplifting, inspiring.......2007-04-11

I love this music to relax, for meditation, for stillness, for reconnecting to source. Kirtana has a special gift for saying the most profound in the simplist and most beautiful way. Thank you for sharing your gift.

Kirtana connects you to your soul Aaah.......2004-07-24

Whenever I listen to Kirtana I transcend into her space. On the
Deeper Surrender cd, my favorite song is probably Pulling in the Oars there is a deep surrender here where you can rest in the self. Open Secret and Rest in the Self put me right up there in presence. Her music is just fantastic, in the morning I awake, put on the coffee,get out the inspirational books, ( Eckart Tolle, Course in Miracles etc) light the candles and incense put on Kirtana and my meditation begins. No matter what kind of a day I'm having, she transports me to her connective space. I first heard of her when I was watching one of Eckhart Tolle's videos and he played Who You Really Are from This Embrace cd. It mesmerized me and I bought all of her cds. this is the most meaningful purchase I have ever made. THANK YOU KIRTANA - Have a Blessed Life.

MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL.......2004-01-09

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE EMOTIONS THAT THIS CD INVOKED. BY THE TIME I GOT INTO SONG NUMBER 5, "WHAT A BLESSED LIFE",I WAS CRYING OUT LOUD WITH TEARS OF JOY. MY SPIRIT RECOGNIZED THE TRUTH IN THE LYRICS, THIS IS A TRULY EVOLVED PIECE OF WORK. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS WALKED THIS PATH, IT IS EVIDENT THAT WE ARE WALING IN THE FOOT STEPS OF KIRTANA OR VICE VERSA.

I am...........2003-12-05

Fantastic.

The music, the guitar and the back up instruments and Kirtana voice makes this a beautiful album to have in your collection.

The lyrics are also very nice. I like to listen it in front of the fire having a good glass of wine as it makes my mind wonder away.

Beautiful Transmission of Truth.......2000-06-26

Kirtana has an amazing talent. Through her words and music she manages to very clearly convey the message of the truth of who we are along with the feelings associated with the recognition of that truth.

From a purely musical standpoint, the words and music are beautiful. There is nothing more than what is needed. Kirtana manages to keep the songs simple and clear throughout the CD. The mix is excellent; the harmonies and accompanying instruments subtle, resulting in one of the most enjoyable musical experiences I've had in a long time.

Highly recommended to all!

Average customer rating: take the time A spiritual and relaxing energy! for new age music fans More Masterful Music-making!!!! A gift from Jon Anderson

Angels Embrace Jon Anderson Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Promise Ring In Elven Lands: The Fellowship Olias of Sunhillow Change We Must Toltec ASIN: B000003Z1G Release Date: 1995-09-27

Tracks:

1. Myo Maya
2. New Eire Land
3. Angels Embrace
4. Cloudsinging
5. Prayersong
6. Naturemusic
7. Midnight Cello

Customer Reviews:

take the time.......2007-06-22

As an artist I paint while listening to music. I ordered this only because I knew of Jon Anderson's music. I had no idea that this would become my favorite CD. I almost can't concentrate on painting as I listen to the rich, full, beautiful sounds. If ever there was music from heaven this is it. How anyone who takes the time to listen could not be transported to another universe in peace is beyond me. I wish I could thank Jon for making life richer for me.

A spiritual and relaxing energy!.......2007-06-06

With the music of Angels Embrace Jon Anderson manages to create a loving and relaxing atmosphere that fills your entire body with calmness and piece. As a fan of both Yes and New Age music in general I find this record to be very suiting for relaxing and dreaming. Jon manage to put a more spiritual side to the music at the same time as it's relaxing like the New Age music from Steven Halpern and Vangelis. With the mixes of the typical Jon Anderson melodies like we find in songs like "Change We Must", and an overall instrumental spiritual sound that really has no melody but a spiritual, relaxing and light sound it fits perfect to get your soul and heart lighter after a stressful day!

for new age music fans.......2007-04-12

As much as I like some of Jon's music, I mostly appreciate his lyrics. This album totally disappointed me. It's just another new age album, to me plain boring. I'll stick to "toltec" and what he did with Vangelis, most of which I find extraordinary.

More Masterful Music-making!!!!.......2007-02-27

Pinch me. I'm not kidding. Pinch me. That is how lovely this album is!

I just received the CD in the mail with some other items I ordered...before ordering this, I listened to the clips, which were entrancing enough to help me decide. It's a great album for creating a peaceful vibe in the room during the day (think massage and Reiki therapy!!!) and a spacy, ethereal vibe at night with candles glowing...or a good background CD for other creative endeavors (I like composing web pages to the sounds of Jon and Vangelis, myself)...and it's excellent for listening to while unwinding after a hard, stressful day/night shift.

As a musician myself, one thing I noticed in some of the songs was a familiar chord structure Jon uses in his 1996 work "Toltec," and seeing this is a 1995 recording, I thought, "Okay, sounds like he found a chord pattern he liked and continued it in 'Toltec.'" Lest you might think that gets boring, we musicians do this all the time. It's what gives us our signature sound. It's how people can recognize our vibrations, if you will. And as we change, our music will change. Yet, there will be threads of our core Selves within. Other Jon, Vangelis, Steve Roach, Robert Rich et. al fans know this.

Does this CD have big-time "New Age" strains? Oh, yes. And some people may not be into that. But I got nothing but good things to say about this album: it's quiet, unassuming, yet masterful..it's New Age that, while having a deeply spiritual message, doesn't completely pound it into your head with a honey-soaked vibraphone mallet. This recording has instrumentals that rival Yanni--and I do like Yanni's stuff, to be sure.

My favorite tracks? "Angels Embrace," "Prayersong" and "Midnight Cello." If there's one thing Jon knows how to do is put together an album where one track sets the tone for a series of songs and finishes with a peaceful, gentle, 'goodnight-and-goodbye-I'll-see-ya-soon' kinda piece. I'd love to see him do an album centered around the concept of the Golden Mean and see what he does with it.

For those who still want to hear Jon's flashy, raucous, wonderful-noise-making side, check out his work on YES' "Magnification" album or his contributions to "In Elven Lands: The Fellowship," or even his first solo recording, "Olias of Sunhillow..."

To sum up, this is a definite change of pace for me in listening to Jon's stuff, because he's usually not without guitar in hand or microphone to mouth expressing his very mystical thoughts via lyrics that would befuddle anyone with a mediocre mindset. Here, especially in "Prayersong," he is very straightforward, and uncomplicated, which is exactly how he intended it. Not that his more involved, "complicated" stuff is not enjoyable, but complicated is not what this album is, or should be, and I think Jon probably had similar thoughts when first coming up with the concept. He is nothing if not a master at manifesting music that is in line with his personal intentions. ;-)

This is one Jon fan giving serious kudos to a guy whose 'musical kung-fu' is very strong. ;-)

A gift from Jon Anderson.......2007-02-22

Angel's Embrace is a beautiful album. It is the rare kind of piece of music that can move the spirit and calm the mind and heart. At no point does it significantly tug you away from stillness, but rather creates a bed of sound and an environment of comfort which facilitates the opening of the spirit, encouraging communion.

Jon Anderson specializes in manifesting his creativity and imagination into sound and this is a great example of his gift. Thanks again Jon.

Average customer rating:

Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set) Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Recorder | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set) Haydn: The Masterworks [Box Set] Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set] Dvorák: The Masterworks [Box Set] Schubert: The Masterworks [Box Set] ASIN: B00062FLI8 Release Date: 2004-11-30

Average customer rating: 4 and a half stars Forgive Me Not bad.....not bad at all Post MT Dance of Days

Embrace Embrace Manufacturer: Dischord ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Get Evens Bad Brains Double Nickels on the Dime Unfun Slip It In ASIN: B000000JNR Release Date: 1994-09-27

Tracks:

1. Give Me Back
2. Dance Of Days
3. Building
4. Past
5. Spoke
6. Do Not Consider Yourself Free
7. No More Pain
8. I Wish I
9. Said Gun
10. Can't Forgive
11. Money
12. If I Never Thought About It
13. End Of A Year
14. Last Song

Customer Reviews:

4 and a half stars.......2005-10-08

This album features the awesome and powerful vocals of Ian MacKaye, one of the 11 greatest punk "singers" of all time.

Who are the other ten? Hmmm, let's see....Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols), Joey Ramone (Ramones), Joe Strummer (Clash), Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks), Patti Smith, Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Glenn Danzig (Misfits), Henry Rollins (Black Flag), Milo Aukerman (Descendents), H.R. (Bad Brains).

After leaving the legendary hardcore band Minor Threat, and before forming legendary emo band Fugazi, MacKaye released this fantastic album as part of the short-lived band Embrace.

If you've ever heard Ian sing, and you like what you heard, then chances are you will love this album. It's one of the finest emo records ever, recorded at the very dawn of that much-maligned genre. In the end, it's punk, but a musically and emotionally evolved punk.

The music is hard-charging, but not boring, simplistic or monolithic. And Ian outdoes himself from start to finish, singing with a bracing passion that has very few rivals in the annals of recorded music.

Here's a quote that sums it up:
"Ian takes a collection of good-to-great (not to mention surprisingly diverse and dynamic) 2-minute songs and makes them SOAR into the heavens of arm-stretching Godliness." - Mark Prindle

It's a crime that this album is not better-known to fans of rock and punk.

Forgive Me.......2005-09-29

Embrace, though arguably the first "emo" record as others have pointed out, is simply anoying. All aspects of the record (vocally, musically, lyrically, and production wise) are sub-par. Ian Mackaye, though boasting places in two stellar bands (the now legendary Minor Threat and Fugazi, the latter my personal preference), does a horendous job handling the vocal patterns and lyrics on the album. Songs like "Money" and "Do Not Consider Yourself Free" read like scrapped Minor Threat lyrics far too pointless to be used, basic, (even then) cliched, pseudo-political rants (against greed, government, etc.). Also, Mackaye's voice does not suit the music at all, his monotone yell just sits there, not even melding with the music. He can't be called "off-key" simply because he does not even attempt to make any sort of recognizable notes. Musically, it is typical post-hardcore / muzak fare. Lame guitar riffs and repetitive drum lines (save for a few choice moments in which the music can be mildly enjoyable, and even catchy to some extent). Fans who think Ian Mackaye can do no wrong would do well to pick this album up, same goes for collectors and completists, but for listeners of music, stay away from this album.

3.5 / 10

Not bad.....not bad at all.......2005-08-20

Strange, I always liked Embrace more than Rites of Spring despite all the talk of 'emo' music originating from these 2 bands the lyrics of Embrace just seemed to have a deeper meaning.
Perhaps it is because the lyrics of Embrace deal more with social issues (greed, caring for one another etc) and Rites of Springs are much more on a 'personal'level that makes the difference.

The music is also a lot slower than Rites of Spring and in some ways heavier. Ian's vocals can become anoying after a while as his style of singing (if you can call it that) doesn't realy fit with the melodic style of Embrace.

I first heard Embrace many moons ago (over 15 years ago to be exact) and the fact that this CD compiles all of what Embrace released is a real bonus.

It's difficult to describe the music of Embrace but if you have listened to Dag Nasty, Rites of Spring or Jawbox then you know what you are getting. Think those bands with Ian Mac Kaye on vocals.

Post MT.......2005-02-02

It isn't often that a band's existence can be explained so simply and clearly, but Embrace is one such case:

One of the several reasons behind Minor Threat's demise was that Ian McKaye was sickened by the hardcore scene he'd helped to create. By 1983 it had become insufferably conformist. Even worse, it had also grown to be intensely violent. Even though in many ways the motivation was positive, the release of energy at hardcore shows often resulted in kids getting physically hurt. Ian felt extremely guilty and saddened over it. When bemoaning this to HR of the Bad Brains, HR told him, "You started it." This is why Ian did Embrace. It was his attempt to undo the damage he perceived himself being responsible for. While Embrace didn't last long and crumbled an entire year before they released this album, Ian carried on his same sense of purpose in Fugazi in 1987, and he continues to this day.

Dance of Days.......2004-10-09

Ian MacKaye never fails me with whatever music project he does. Embrace is Ian MacKaye on vocals with the rest of the band Faith minus their lead singer, Alec MacKaye (Ian's brother). Very good lyrics. You can tell that there was some deep thought put into the song writing. Ian's vocals are great as always. So clear and you can tell he is absolutely feeling every word he says. A classic album. "Early emocore" as some call it.

Average customer rating: Apparently, some confusion Fantastic album!!

The Village Green [EP] The Village Green Manufacturer: Hidden Peak Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Feeling the Fall Broken Boy Soldiers Traffic and Weather The Good, the Bad & the Queen Fox Confessor Brings the Flood ASIN: B000BPDF60 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Let It Go
2. The Way I Want To Be
3. Get Up, Get Out, Get High
4. Under The Covers
5. C'mon!
6. Plastic Woman

Product Description

"Their stoner charm and exuberant embrace of British Invasion pop melodies bring to mind early Supergrass laced with more than a hint of Liam Gallagher's 'fawk you' snarl." - The Portland Mercury

Customer Reviews:

Apparently, some confusion.......2007-07-22

I have recently bought the Village Green EP without having heard it before. I thought a band being inspired by the classic Kinks album must be a good idea and I had high hopes for a unique Kinks-sounding brand of rock & roll. They really don't sound like the Kinks to me and they definitely don't sound like "The Village Green Preservation Society". That isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, and the song, "Get Up, Get Out, Get High" is worth the cost of the EP. It is a fantastic romp that sounds like a classic, immediately. The confusion comes in with a description of the sound. They are described as sounding like Oasis and specefically Liam Gallagher. One of two things may have happened to bring about this description: 1. Either the reviewer had never heard the band Oasis or Liam Gallagher or 2. The reviewer had not really listed to the band the Village Green.

Fantastic album!!.......2006-01-07

I just saw Allard perform solo at a small venue in Seattle one night after the band performed a sold-out show. I dug the songs and went out and got their debut CD right away. The band reminds me of Oasis - the tunes are as catchy if not more and the lyrics are way better i.e. no "champagne supernova in the sky"!! I have no doubt that The Village Green will make it big and be heard on the airwaves very soon.

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