Nu-Clear Sounds [Import]

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Album Description
The hit Irish punk-pop outfit's 1998 album, the first to feature second guitarist Charlotte Hatherley. Sony.

Nu-Clear Sounds
Average customer rating:

best ash album

Why isn't this more popular?

kinda disappointing

disappointing

This is Ash's Pinkerton

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Dreamworks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Trailer

1977

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ASIN: B00001QGOW
Release Date: 1999-09-28

Jesus Says
Wild Surf
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Death Trip 21
Low Ebb
Fortune Teller
Projects
I'm Gonna Fall
A Life Less Ordinary

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At the ripe old age of 22, Ash's vocalist-guitarist Tim Wheeler and bassist Mark Hamilton prove they are wise beyond their years by trying not to be. The songs on Nu-Clear Sounds grab ideas from the louder end of the Britpop spectrum. About half resurface Teenage Fanclub's grubby guitar noise, while the cleaner tracks were definitely written with Blurry vision. Still, the power-pop elements are borrowed from the west end of the pond: producer/Garbage member Butch Vig works his alt-indie alchemy on the first three tracks--wham-bam glam rears its glittery head on "Jesus Says" and the thrashing and banging about of "Wild Surf" meets quaint sing-along harmonies. On the grittier side, "Numbskull," cranking out monster chords and spewing scaly vocals, could pass for a Pixies B-side. Same goes for the searing "Death Trip 21"--imagine U2's "Bullet the Blue Sky" if Korn had thought of the song first. So, are these young 'uns rip-off artists? No way. Ash's originality springs from their ability to listen, learn, and rewrite the lesson with the ink of their own intensity. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

best ash album.......2003-09-02

the only way i found out about this band is from the burn baby burn video played on mtv2. i thought it was pretty catchy. i went to the store to pick it up, but only found nuclear sounds. i went on a whim and bought it. little did i know on how much as was going to like it.

"burn out" is the best song in my opinion. everytime i listen to it i feel like i'm in another zone almost. it's incredible.

others that are good include, "jesus says", "aphrodite", and "low ebb"

ash is sort of a mix between oasis and radiohead. if you like just good old alt rock, or brit rock for that matter, give ash a try. i suggest you get this album first though. i recommend this over 1977, b/c i feel it has more substance, although not the singles. ...

Why isn't this more popular?.......2003-06-17

In my opinion, Nu-Clear Sounds is way better than Free All Angels and Trailer, and it's as good as 1977. Tim Wheeler's songs on Nu-Clear are generally similar to those on 1977, but there are less really hard rocking tracks on Nu-Clear, which I think gives it a plus. However, Nu-clear gets a minus in the classic song category. A few tracks on 1977, namely Angel Interceptor and Kung Fu, are spectacular songs. The songs on Nu-Clear Sounds are all very good, but none great. Still, why this cd gets less attention than any of the other three ash albums, I'll never know. Wild Surf, Folk Song and Jesus Says are my three favorites on here. If anyone is considering buying this cd as an introduction to ash, I would probably recommend otherwise and advise you to buy 1977. For any ash fans, this is definately a must have. There are lots of worthwhile songs on here in standard ash rock style.

kinda disappointing.......2003-06-11

i love ash but this is my least favorite of their albums... there are a few good songs but overall its kinda weak and doesn't stand out

disappointing.......2002-11-03

Only one good song on this disc: Jesus Says. If you're interested in Ash, buy 1977 or Free All Angels -- much better.

This is Ash's Pinkerton.......2002-10-02

This album is great in my book. Then again, all Ash albums are. But that's beside the point. This album got horrible reviews just because it wasn't a "1977" carbon copy. It's not fair, this album has some incredible songs on it. Jesus says is an incredibly catchy song, and just like on "Free All angels" and "1977" they're the type of songs you get stuck in your head for weeks but don't mind because they're so good. Please, pick up this album and give it a chance!

Nu-Clear Sounds

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Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005N75J
Release Date: 2001-09-05

Tracks:

Projects
Low Ebb
Jesus Says
Wildsurf
Death Trip 21
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Fortune Teller
I'm Gonna Fall
Taken Out
Life Less Ordinary

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: Taken Out, and a Life Less Ordinary.

Nu-Clear Sounds

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Harder, Darker, Better...possibly

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FYDW
Release Date: 2001-09-05

Tracks:

Projects
Low Ebb
Jesus Says
Wildsurf
Death Trip 21
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Fortune Teller
I'm Gonna Fall
Taken Out
Life Less Ordinary

Album Description

Japanese edition of the punky Irish indie pop quartet's 1998& second album with 'Taken Out' & their title cut to the 1997 Cameron Diaz/ Ewan McGregor film 'A Life Less Ordinary'added as bonus tracks. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. An Infectious Records release.

Customer Reviews:

Harder, Darker, Better...possibly.......2001-08-21

If you expected another 1977, that's not what you're going to get. This album is far more mature, but not just due to the group aging. The experience of fame at an early age leads to the wiser, and often tougher sounds of this album, while still retaining a poppy feel, especially on Wildsurf. Jesus Says reveals the glam influences of the Velvet Underground, and Numbskull is an aggressive piece of work. The tender moments still touch though, with Folk Song a work of wistful innocence and I'm Gonna Fall dreamy, sweet and soft. Less easy on the ears than 1977 perhaps, but Nu-Clear Sounds is worth any perseverance required to fully appreciate the highs and lows which led to this charged album.

Nu-Clear Sounds

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Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Facedown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024354

Album Description

Japanese edition of the punky Irish indie pop quartet's 1998& second album with 'Taken Out' & their title cut to the 1997 Cameron Diaz/ Ewan McGregor film 'A Life Less Ordinary'added as bonus tracks. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. An Infectious Records release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Bonus Tracks: Taken Out and a Lifeless Ordinary.

Nu-Clear Sounds

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Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
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ASIN: B000024TWC

Nu-Clear Sounds

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A bit of a let down
not as good as 1977 but its Ash so its still great.
Really disappointing if you wanted another 1977
ash is art and ther good
Ash grow up but don't sell out

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DD2V
Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

Projects
Low Ebb
Jesus Says
Wild Surf
Death Trip 21
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Fortune Teller
I'm Gonna Fall

Customer Reviews:

A bit of a let down.......1999-06-29

I bought 1977 and i was completly amazed by it and I could not wait for the next album to arrive. Unfortunatly NU-CLEAR SOUNDS did not live up to my expectations. Some tracks such as NUMBSKULL, and WILDSURF did catch my attention. The majority of the songs however seem poorly construted and are a bit of a blur. The distinct lack of a defining song such as Goldfinger also did a lot to discredit the album. But, like a lot of good bands the third album is a bit of a let down so better luck next time.

not as good as 1977 but its Ash so its still great........1999-06-28

This album is very good apart from the ballads, if you too the ballads out and replaced them with real rock tunes this would be my fave album. Anyway BUY this album, simply for one reason Projects(the 1st song) is the best ASH song ive ever heard, yes its even better than Kung Fu.

Really disappointing if you wanted another 1977.......1999-06-04

This is probably the most disappointing CD I have ever purchased. I have listened to Girl from Mars over 100 times and there is nothing even close to that in Nu-Clear Sounds. There are no catchy tunes like Kung-Fu. The music sounds muffled. Unfortunately for me, I did not preview any of the tracks because I was impatient enough to buy the import version. I would much rather have received a CD with remixes of 1977. I have heard some people who like this CD as much as 1977. Don't believe that they are anything alike or you will be disappointed. The band has taken a different direction which I was unfortunately unable to appreciate.

ash is art and ther good.......1999-04-22

buy this record it is so good you will like it art and music is all i can say

Ash grow up but don't sell out.......1998-12-20

Nu-Clear Sounds is a great album. It's got an abundance of hooks, sweet love songs, and little boy vocals. The songs still have a feeling of boyhood charm, but it works on the most important level; it moves forward and takes risks. The band have added another guitar player, Charlotte Hatherly, and gone are their sci-fi lyrics and teenybopper charm. Tim has shed his teen hearthrob image but still kept some of the charm; you can hear the youthful optimism in songs like Wild Surf and Numbskull. He can still make the girls swoon too. Aphrodite and I'm Gonna Fall are achingly gorgeous. Unfortunately, some of those girls won't understand songs like Jesus Says and Death Trip 21, which employs a D.J. and sounds more like the Chemical Brothers. It's a shame such forward thinking risktaking got them dropped from their American record label and saw them slide down the charts in the U.K. Thankfully, this album proves Ash will be in it for the long haul, not a flash in the pan.

Nu-Clear Sounds

Average customer rating:

What a good 'un

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002522G
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

Projects
Low Ebb
Jesus Says
Wild Surf
Death Trip 21
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Fortune Teller
I'm Gonna Fall

Album Description

The Irish indie pop band's second album and their first with guitarist Charlotte Hatherley. Features 11 tracks, including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. The British press have called this a majestic and mature leap for the band, both lyrically and musically. 1998 InfectiousRecords release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Bonus Tracks: Taken Out and a Lifeless Ordinary.

Customer Reviews:

What a good 'un.......2001-04-26

Well, so it ain't as good as it 1977, this is still a very good album, so buy it! It features loads of good songs, my favourite is 'Burn, Baby, Burn' but different people have their own opinions. This is actually only a copy of their 1998 second album with two different bonus tracks than the Japanese edition, the B-sides 'Radiation' & 'Dancing On The Moon' from Pt.2 of the U.K. CD single for 'Jesus Says'. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. Well I have only got 1000 words to play with, so I'd better be going now. Oh, one last thing, if you are into Ash, I reccommend Weezer, as they are the greatest band I know. Go on, use Amazon.com to find it. Bye.

Clear/Nu-Clear Sounds

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Clear/Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Bmg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G6ID

Album Description

Japanese edition of the punky Irish indie pop quartet's 1998& second album with 'Taken Out' & their title cut to the 1997 Cameron Diaz/ Ewan McGregor film 'A Life Less Ordinary'added as bonus tracks. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. An Infectious Records release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Bonus Tracks: Taken Out and a Lifeless Ordinary.

Nu-Clear Sounds

Average customer rating:

What a good 'un

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
Manufacturer: Mushroom Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000GAUC
Release Date: 2000-05-09

Tracks:

Projects
Low Ebb
Jesus Says
Wildsurf
Death Trip 21
Folk Song
Numbskull
Burn Out
Aphrodite
Fortune Teller
I'm Gonna Fall
Taken Out
A Life Less Ordinary

Album Description

Australian edition of the poppy Irish punk act's 1998 & second album with two different bonus tracks than the Japanese edition, the B-sides 'Radiation' & 'Dancing On The Moon' from Pt.2 of the U.K. CD single for 'Jesus Says'. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. NOTE: both bonus cuts are hidden & are listed only the jewel case lid's sticker. An Infectious Records release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Bonus Tracks: Taken Out and a Lifeless Ordinary.

Customer Reviews:

What a good 'un.......2001-04-26

Well, so it ain't as good as it 1977, this is still a very good album, so buy it! It features loads of good songs, my favourite is 'Burn, Baby, Burn' but different people have their own opinions. This is actually only a copy of their 1998 second album with two different bonus tracks than the Japanese edition, the B-sides 'Radiation' & 'Dancing On The Moon' from Pt.2 of the U.K. CD single for 'Jesus Says'. 13 tracks total, also including the singles 'Jesus Says' & 'Wild Surf'. Well I have only got 1000 words to play with, so I'd better be going now. Oh, one last thing, if you are into Ash, I reccommend Weezer, as they are the greatest band I know. Go on, use Amazon.com to find it. Bye.

Nu-Clear Sounds

Average customer rating:

Good, and original sounds
If you wanted 1977, this was disappointing

Nu-Clear Sounds
Ash
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DM7O

Customer Reviews:

Good, and original sounds.......1999-06-16

I most enjoyed this cd, it combined the familiarity of the previous Ash albums, and broke new ground s with this new cd. I particuly like the song Jesus Says

If you wanted 1977, this was disappointing.......1999-06-03

This is probably the most disappointing CD I have ever purchased. I have listened to Girl from Mars over 100 times and there is nothing even close to that in Nu-Clear Sounds. There are no catchy tunes like Kung-Fu. The music sounds muffled. Unfortunately for me, I did not preview any of the tracks because I was impatient enough to buy the import version. I would much rather have received a CD with remixes of 1977. I have heard some people who like this CD as much as 1977. Don't believe that they are anything alike or you will be disappointed. The band has taken a different direction which I was unfortunately unable to appreciate.

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