Egyptology

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Reissue of the critically acclaimed alternative rock act's fourth album originally released in 1997 with two bonus CD-ROM videos for 'It Is Time' and 'Call Me Up'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Egyptology
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • solid piece of work
 Egyptology
World Party
Manufacturer: Seaview
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FILVS2
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

  1. It Is Time
  2. Beautiful Dream
  3. Call Me Up
  4. Vanity Fair
  5. She's The One
  6. Vocal Interlude
  7. Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb
  8. Hercules
  9. Love Is Best
  10. Rolling Off A Log
  11. Strange Groove
  12. The Whole Of The Night
  13. Piece Of Mind
  14. This World
  15. Always

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars solid piece of work.......2006-07-13

this album has been out for 9 years and this is the first review? shameful!
call me up and shes the one are classics. the rest of the album is very good. i havent ever been to a world party show, but now that the band is touring again, im looking forward to my first.
Egyptology
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Quite possibly World Party's best album.
  • Quirky, but works
  • A Bit Disappointing
  • Excellent CD
  • misstep
 Egyptology
World Party
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Bang!
  2. Goodbye Jumbo
  3. Dumbing Up
  4. Bang!
  5. Private Revolution

ASIN: B000000WFQ
Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

  1. It Is Time
  2. Beautiful Dream
  3. Call Me Up
  4. Vanity Fair
  5. She's The One
  6. (Vocal Interlude)
  7. Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb
  8. Hercules
  9. Love Is Best
  10. Rolling Off A Log
  11. Strange Groove
  12. The Whole Of The Night
  13. Piece Of Mind
  14. This World
  15. Always

Album Description

Reissue of the critically acclaimed alternative rock act's fourth album originally released in 1997 with two bonus CD-ROM videos for 'It Is Time' and 'Call Me Up'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Special Edition with Three Added CD-ROM Tracks of it is Time, Call Me Up and Strange Groove.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Quite possibly World Party's best album........2007-01-30

Goodbye Jumbo is often referred to as Wallinger's finest hour, but Egyptology is well worth your time and attention. The song-writing is superb, the Beatle references abundant, and there's even a foreboding, Dylanesque track that takes you deep into a mummy's tomb for a lesson you may not be ready for...

And if that weren't enough, there's more.

While I will concede that 'She's the One' is among the most beautiful love songs ever written, it is 'Hercules' that is the show stopper on this album. Like many things that catch us off guard, this song arrives en medias res, projecting the wearied voice of one who has lived through hardship, the voice of one who has come back to tell the tale. It is a brutally stark song, one that lifts you up and out of your stupor, sharing a powerful yet simple message of self-preservation that may seem obvious, but bears repeating nonetheless.

4 out of 5 stars Quirky, but works.......2006-04-07

Of all the World Party albums this one has probably emerged as my favourite: A good mix of songs knit together mostly by very strong melodies and intelligent lyrics. After the intensity and rage of Bang! I don't know where else Karl Wallinger could have gone but to this more relaxed and more personal place. Just listened to it again tonight and these 15 jewels sound as fresh as ever.

3 out of 5 stars A Bit Disappointing.......2005-07-07

I have to admit that after hearing Bang, I found this CD to be a let down. While decent in some respects, there are no real solid tracks IMHO. THese things are all about personal taste, so someone else may love this CD. Just didn't work for me.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.......2003-09-17

This is an excellent world party cd. if you like the beatles and similiar groups you will love this cd. I don't have the import version, but i cannot say enough good things about this cd, if you are a world party fan, your collection is very incomplete without it!

2 out of 5 stars misstep.......2003-04-14

I got this cd used for 2.99 and I am glad I got it for that price. Since this is out of stock at most places, don't waste your money on the import, it is not worth it. Wallinger was taking his musical ride without a rudder on this one-there just is no focus. Any of his other discs, in this order, goodbye jumbo, private revolution, bang, and dumbing up would be better than this...nothing really stands out..........This was only a misstep in 97 that has been overcome.
Egyptology
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Quite possibly World Party's best album.
  • Quirky, but works
  • A Bit Disappointing
  • Excellent CD
  • misstep
 Egyptology
World Party
Manufacturer: Papil
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:
  1. Bang!
  2. Goodbye Jumbo
  3. Dumbing Up
  4. Bang!
  5. Private Revolution

ASIN: B00004YS2M
Release Date: 2000-10-06

Tracks:

  1. It Is Time
  2. Beautiful Dream
  3. Call Me Up
  4. Vanity Fair
  5. She's the One
  6. Vocal Interlude
  7. Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
  8. Hercules
  9. Love Is Best
  10. Rolling off a Log
  11. Strange Groove
  12. Whole of the Night
  13. Piece of Mind
  14. This World
  15. Always

Album Description

Reissue of the critically acclaimed alternative rock act's fourth album originally released in 1997 with two bonus CD-ROM videos for 'It Is Time' and 'Call Me Up'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Special Edition with Three Added CD-ROM Tracks of it is Time, Call Me Up and Strange Groove.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Quite possibly World Party's best album........2007-01-30

Goodbye Jumbo is often referred to as Wallinger's finest hour, but Egyptology is well worth your time and attention. The song-writing is superb, the Beatle references abundant, and there's even a foreboding, Dylanesque track that takes you deep into a mummy's tomb for a lesson you may not be ready for...

And if that weren't enough, there's more.

While I will concede that 'She's the One' is among the most beautiful love songs ever written, it is 'Hercules' that is the show stopper on this album. Like many things that catch us off guard, this song arrives en medias res, projecting the wearied voice of one who has lived through hardship, the voice of one who has come back to tell the tale. It is a brutally stark song, one that lifts you up and out of your stupor, sharing a powerful yet simple message of self-preservation that may seem obvious, but bears repeating nonetheless.

4 out of 5 stars Quirky, but works.......2006-04-07

Of all the World Party albums this one has probably emerged as my favourite: A good mix of songs knit together mostly by very strong melodies and intelligent lyrics. After the intensity and rage of Bang! I don't know where else Karl Wallinger could have gone but to this more relaxed and more personal place. Just listened to it again tonight and these 15 jewels sound as fresh as ever.

3 out of 5 stars A Bit Disappointing.......2005-07-07

I have to admit that after hearing Bang, I found this CD to be a let down. While decent in some respects, there are no real solid tracks IMHO. THese things are all about personal taste, so someone else may love this CD. Just didn't work for me.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.......2003-09-17

This is an excellent world party cd. if you like the beatles and similiar groups you will love this cd. I don't have the import version, but i cannot say enough good things about this cd, if you are a world party fan, your collection is very incomplete without it!

2 out of 5 stars misstep.......2003-04-14

I got this cd used for 2.99 and I am glad I got it for that price. Since this is out of stock at most places, don't waste your money on the import, it is not worth it. Wallinger was taking his musical ride without a rudder on this one-there just is no focus. Any of his other discs, in this order, goodbye jumbo, private revolution, bang, and dumbing up would be better than this...nothing really stands out..........This was only a misstep in 97 that has been overcome.
Egyptology
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Egyptology
    World Party
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B0000568Q2
    Egyptology
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • great pop
    • One of the top ten albums of ALL TIME!
    • A steal at this price.
    		 Egyptology
    World Party
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000059WEN
    Release Date: 2001-01-05

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars great pop.......2002-09-19

    This one is terrific, every song has qualities that grab and hold your ear. My favorite pop lp of the last couple years.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the top ten albums of ALL TIME!.......2001-11-29

    Karl Wallinger's GREATEST WORK BY FAR! I can't for the life of me think how this slipped past the mainstream other than the fact that it truly proves supreme ignorance by today's mainstream listeners and the fact that record companies just don't promote greatness....rather, they promote garbage....AND GARBAGE SELLS! If you like the Stones, Dead, Dylan, Beatles, real music....you'll love this album! Never eveer want to remove it from your playlist!

    4 out of 5 stars A steal at this price........2001-03-07

    One wonders what might have been had this record not fallen foul of it's label's misfortunes and missed an audience by a mile. Perhaps the most well known song here is the Robbie William's hit, She's The One. It is only one and by no means the best, of a great bunch of Karl Wallinger's harmony and hook laden tunes. The recently issued "enhanced" version, available elsewhere, only adds a couple of videos. For sheer aural pleasure, this one is tremendous value.
    Egyptology (With Bonus Disc)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Egyptology (With Bonus Disc)

      Manufacturer: Enclave
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000BYFZ5U

      Product Description

      Included with this Egyptology CD is a World Party Greatest Hits Bonus CD.
      Egyptology
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        		Egyptology
        World Party
        Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000BRHVIQ
        Release Date: 2000-10-06

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        3. Fever In Fever Out
        4. Flip Your Wig
        5. Floored Genius 2: Best of the BBC Sessions 1983 - 91
        6. Foo Fighters
        7. Get Along Like A House on Fire
        8. Greatest Hits
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        10. Guitar Slinger

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        You Love Me

        Wagner: Tannhäuser WWV70; Walküre WWV86b

        World of Oz [Import]

        Violin Fantasies

        Tribute to George Gershwin [Import]

        Who Wrote This Song

        Un Alto en El Camino

        Breath of God

        Backstreet