You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

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This duo is engrained in the lexicon of Simon and Garfunkel, The Chemical Brothers, The Carpenters, and Sonny And Cher. It's hard to believe the only instruments on this album, aside from the odd flute sample or moog oscillation, are the bass and drums. "This is your album--whether you're a metalhead, suburban stoner, glue-sniffing gutter punk, electroclash fashionista, new wave spazz, hoodie skate-rat, indie rock academic, geriatric Deep Purple fan, or whether you've just been jonesin' for an intelligent, uncompromising but accessible rock record to rival Queens Of The Stone Age's 'Songs For The Deaf' or the first Foo Fighters album"--The Eye.

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You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

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I don't need this album, but I want it
Not Bad, Not Great Either
Energetic premise wears thin
One Of My Favorites!
If Only I Were German

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine
Death From Above 1979
Manufacturer: Vice Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0003JAHBA
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Turn It Out
Romantic Rights
Going Steady
Go Home, Get Down
Blood On Our Hands
Black History Month
Little Girl
Cold War
You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
Pull Out
Sexy Results

Album Description

This duo is engrained in the lexicon of Simon and Garfunkel, The Chemical Brothers, The Carpenters, and Sonny And Cher. It's hard to believe the only instruments on this album, aside from the odd flute sample or moog oscillation, are the bass and drums. "This is your album--whether you're a metalhead, suburban stoner, glue-sniffing gutter punk, electroclash fashionista, new wave spazz, hoodie skate-rat, indie rock academic, geriatric Deep Purple fan, or whether you've just been jonesin' for an intelligent, uncompromising but accessible rock record to rival Queens Of The Stone Age's 'Songs For The Deaf' or the first Foo Fighters album"--The Eye.

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I don't need this album, but I want it.......2007-03-15

Here's a quick look at You're a Woman, I'm a Machine by the numbers:

Power ballads: None

Whining: None

Lyrics about feelings: None

Acoustic guitars: None

Guitars, period: None

Socially redeeming value: none

Pretentiousness: None

Percentage of this album's running time that makes me bang my head, tap my foot, or even make me attempt something bearing a passing resemblance to dancing: 100

With a breakdown like that, it's easy to see why Death From Above 1979 were able to lend a brief injection of vitality to the too-often dull and self-important world of rock. There may not be any guitars on this album, but the atomic riffs and screeching feedback of Jesse F. Keeler's bass and the relentlessly frenetic drum patterns of Sebastian Granger intertwine to create some of the most infectious, memorable, and downright enjoyable music released so far this decade, regardless of genre. Sure, every song sounds basically the same, with some faster and thrashier and some slower and more pummeling, but at 11 tracks covering about thiry minutes You're a Woman, I'm a Machine isn't around long enough to wear out its welcome. From opening to closing, Death From Above's debut full-length (and apparently their valedictory as well) is populated exclusively with sweaty, swaggering, libidinous tunes, topped by suggestive lyrics delivered in styles ranging from falsetto crooning to fearsome, confrontational shouts.

One could, if one were so inclined, go ahead and analyze the individual songs on this album, but that would miss the point. This is not an album to be analyzed; it's an album to be felt, enjoyed, experienced, and remembered; an album whose songs will bounce around in your head for days after hearing it and bring a grin to your face; an album that even had my wife banging her head upon hearing it. It's a reminder to the sorry likes of Nickelback and Staind that rock music can, even should, be fun, not an excuse for mopey whining about feelings and relationships. And even beyond all that, it's just a good time, something that's too rarely had for everybody. You could do a lot worse than to put away your complaint rock and give this album a spin.

Not Bad, Not Great Either.......2006-10-20

Ok, first off, whether it's a trend or not to have 2 musicians or not, I don't care, that in itself does not affect how I approach a group. The music after all is what does matter.

That said Death from Above 1979 isn't bad. They're not great either. I agree they're very energetic, and You're a Woman, I'm a Machine is a very fun album. And it's very reminescent of old hardcore punk, where if you can pick up an instrument you can play it. (If they can do it, you can do it)

A bass guitar as a lead would seem preposterous. But you only think that when you hear about it or see them setting up. Upon starting to play you would think it's just like any other guitar. And for the most part you will be jumping around to this music, moshing even, if you like.

But for those that are really in tune with music you'll notice that the music is very repetitive and recycled. The same chord arrangements and strumming over and over. It almost seems as though, the guy couldn't cut it playing a guitar (or couldn't learn it fast enough) and decided to just plug in some distortion into a bass.

It's a good thing this album isn't long and most of the tracks don't clock in longer then 2 mins on average. Otherwise more ppl would notice this. The drumming of course is a major compliment to this. Otherwise it would have fallen apart before it started. So I applaud them for that.

But the good thing is that the majority of the tracks don't sound too alike and can equally keep the pace of the album which is FAST. The singing isn't bad either, it's a bit screechy (I can tell emo kids would be into this) and the lyrics won't make you think much which is good cause if you do the song will already be over. It's interesting how these two are paired together, they almost seem as they wouldn't be a part of the same clique if they were in HS. Least from what I've seen live. Which are definitely fun to watch, but as openers. I wouldn't see them if they headlined.

So if you don't mind any of those facts and just really want a feel good, poppy raw album to jump around too, this is definitely it.

And if you want to move towards more eclectic and far more talented musicians with amazing playability, I suggest you check out the Black Keys. Not only because they're another 2 piece band, but because they can definitely keep up and surpass groups that have more then 3 players, and the music is fast and fresh, and just as great to knock back a few and rock out.

Energetic premise wears thin.......2006-09-10

Flashy, splashy, though extremely minimal with a mere two members, this debut definitly got noticed last year, if not for every single standout track, for the overall fuzzed panic attack that was more danceable then anything compatriots Queens of the Stone Age put out. Though the melodic language does become repetetive and monotonous, standout tracks lets this simple formula shine without all the unassertive derivations found throughout.

One Of My Favorites!.......2006-07-15

DFA1979 has such a good thing going. So what if they only have two people with just a bass and drums. They show that you don't need guitar. They have enough energy and sound to do without anything else. If you critisize them for being "another band with only two people" that's like saying "Oh, wow another band with four people, or three"; K.D. "jackass". The lyrics rule, and the music will make you dance, headbang, get down, and just about everything else. It may not be for everyone but it is for most.SO GOOD!

If Only I Were German.......2006-07-13

Makes me wish I owned an F1 McClaren and spent my days tearing up the Audobahn.

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You're A Woman, I'm A Machine

Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007OGXKK
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Album Description

Death from above return with another hell raising tour, as a lead into the 2 disc album 'You're a woman im a machine'. The Album features a bonus disc of 6 tracks and all the amazing videos. 679 Records. 2005.

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You're A Woman I'm A Machine
Death from Above 1979
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006GB0J8
Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

Go Home, Get Down
Blood On Our Hands
Black History Month
Little Girl
Cold War
You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
Pull Out
Sexy Results
Romantic Rights

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the indie rockers' 2004 album includes one exclusive bonus track 'Romantic Rights' (The Phone Lovers Remix). Digipak. Victor.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track

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Death From Above 1979 is better than you
Sweeeeet

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine
Death From Above 1979
Manufacturer: Last Gang
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002OX0SS
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

Turn It Out
Romantic Rights
Going Steady
Go Home, Get Down
Blood on Our Hands
Black History Month
Little Girl
Cold War
You're a Woman, I'm a Machine
Pull Out
Sexy Results

Customer Reviews:

Death From Above 1979 is better than you.......2004-10-31

Holy Moly, You're a Woman, I'm a Machine is incredible. I knew it would be good but I didn't know it would be this good. This is a must for people who like rock and to dance.

Sweeeeet.......2004-09-15

Awesome high energy songs from this Toronto duo. Danceable, fun and generally just rockin.