The Ghost of Fashion

Amazon.com's Best of 2001
"Don't be afraid of the language, I know you don't mean what you say," sings Clem Snide frontman Eef Barzelay in his distinctive brittle whine. Clearly, Barzelay is fascinated by double meanings and odd juxtapositions. His songs ruminate over sleeping in ashtrays, Elvis's long lost twin, and eating anger with mustard and wine; his personal memories twist pop culture like a pretzel, producing titles like "Joan Jett of Arc" (about his first love) and "Ancient Chinese Secret Blues" (a sleepy dirge that ends with Barzelay imploring "Calgon, take me away"). Yet Barzelay's examinations of love and happiness hit you more like mysterious and curious runes than murky hipster rants thanks to a certain wide-eyed perspective and the band's expertly textured music, which makes effective use of grand, soulful horns and subtle strings, plus various other instrumental touches. The hushed laments, bouncing rave-ups, and witty shuffles on the Brooklyn band's third album are unique and well crafted, setting Clem Snide apart from the "downtwang" scene. --Marc Greilsamer

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The Ghost of Fashion

Average customer rating: Brilliant tonight i feel like elvis longing for his longlost twin Clem Snide in Wisconsin Sounds like Steve Malkmus with a violyn... Another great new disc for 2001!

The Ghost of Fashion Clem Snide Manufacturer: Spin Art ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: End of Love Your Favorite Music Soft Spot Bitter Honey You Were a Diamond ASIN: B00005K9TH Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

1. Let's Explode
2. Long Lost Twin
3. Ice Cube
4. Chinese Baby
5. Don't Be Afraid Of Your Anger
6. Evil Vs. Good
7. Moment In The Sun
8. The Curse Of Great Beauty
9. Joan Jett Of Arc
10. The Junky Jews
11. Ancient Chinese Secret Blues
12. The Ballad Of Unzer Charlie
13. No One's More Happy Than You

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

"Don't be afraid of the language, I know you don't mean what you say," sings Clem Snide frontman Eef Barzelay in his distinctive brittle whine. Clearly, Barzelay is fascinated by double meanings and odd juxtapositions. His songs ruminate over sleeping in ashtrays, Elvis's long lost twin, and eating anger with mustard and wine; his personal memories twist pop culture like a pretzel, producing titles like "Joan Jett of Arc" (about his first love) and "Ancient Chinese Secret Blues" (a sleepy dirge that ends with Barzelay imploring "Calgon, take me away"). Yet Barzelay's examinations of love and happiness hit you more like mysterious and curious runes than murky hipster rants thanks to a certain wide-eyed perspective and the band's expertly textured music, which makes effective use of grand, soulful horns and subtle strings, plus various other instrumental touches. The hushed laments, bouncing rave-ups, and witty shuffles on the Brooklyn band's third album are unique and well crafted, setting Clem Snide apart from the "downtwang" scene. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant.......2005-02-09

Great songs, great album. This is the first Clem Snide CD I bought after after hearing one track on radio. Soft Spot followed and I also bought Your Favourite Music and You Were a Diamond. One or two tracks a bit 'iffy' but overall still a top effort by the band

tonight i feel like elvis longing for his longlost twin.......2002-04-23

This is just a great CD - smart, touching, weird and funny lyrics, haunting melodies, great instrumentation. It really manages to be different without becoming inaccesible. Nobody twists the English language as well as Clem Snide.

Clem Snide in Wisconsin.......2002-04-12

I was convinced by a friend to go see Clem Snide at the Miramar Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. I had never heard their music much less heard of them. They played with Jimmy's Comet and Mark Waldoch that night, and I must say it was the best [money] I've ever spent. I had no idea what to expect but walked away a huge fan. I even drove to Madison the next day to see them again. The music is AMAZING. Just when you think the song is gonna be slow, like "Don't Be Afraid of Your Anger," it turns out to be upbeat and silly. "Evil vs. Good" has some great horn and strings rifs, and "Moment in the Sun" makes me wanna sing along. "Long Lost Twin" cracks me up and makes me a little sad at the same time. I highly recommend listening to these guys. I didn't even know they existed and now I'm telling all my friends...

Sounds like Steve Malkmus with a violyn..........2002-01-09

I am not a big fan of the alt-country scene, but am a big fan of the lo-fi sound of Pavement (now Steven Malkmus solo) and the like. Clem Snide reminds me of a mellower, violyn-playing Steven Malkmus. Mellow folk-ish alternative with a country overtone, with quirky and at times amusing vocals, yet it maintains a certain intensity. Try his prior cd, Your Favorite Music, too.

Another great new disc for 2001!.......2001-12-29

This will easily make it onto my "Best of 2001" list for new music. I loved Clem Snide's 2000 release "Your Favorite Music" and this is a strong follow-up. Part alt-country, part indie-rock and part catchy pop tunes. The songs here, especially "Ice Cube" and "Joan Jett of Arc" are catchy and carefully crafted pop gems. The wonderful wordplay on these songs only makes them all that much more fun to listen to. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Fashion Natalia Nazarova Manufacturer: Ghost Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000I0RPE6 Release Date: 2006-10-02

Tracks:

1. No Excuse
2. No Ordinary Love
3. Lipstick Gun
4. Love And Loyalty
5. At The Matinee
6. Dark Eyes
7. Betray The Motherland
8. Fashion
9. Fashion Global Domination Mix
10. Vision Of Love
11. Vision Of Love Thor's Hammer Mix
12. Movie Star
13. Pamada Pistolet

Product Description

Stylistically, Fashion blends together elements of middle Eastern, classical, pop, and hypnotic world rhythms that breath creative warmth into electronic music. The latest recording retains her well crafted lyrics and impressive range, all wrapped up in an exquisitely produced album that is sure to get listeners worldwide up and moving.

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8. Too Much Guitar
9. Too Old to Rock: Too Young Die [Original recording remastered]
10. Trouble No More [Enhanced]

Rap Music

rap music

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