This debut is built wholly from synthesizers (no guitars), live drums, and the familiar warmth of David Bazan's (Pedro The Lion) syrupy vocal delivery. Headphones tip their hat to modern stalwarts like Depeche Mode, The Flaming Lips, Kraftwerk, and Radiohead, who seamlessly integrate electronics into the fabric of rock and pop. Avoiding kitsch and cuteness, Headphones deliver deft arrangements with timeless melodies and uncanny lyrical depth.
Headphones,Headphones,Suicide Squeeze,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
Headphones
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Headphones
Headphones Manufacturer: Suicide Squeeze ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0008ENJAQ Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
Tracks:
- Gas And Matches
- Shit Talker
- Hot Girls
- I Never Wanted You
- Major Cities
- Natural Disaster
- Hello Operator
- Pink And Brown
- Wise Blood
- Slow Car Crash
Album Description
This debut is built wholly from synthesizers (no guitars), live drums, and the familiar warmth of David Bazan's (Pedro The Lion) syrupy vocal delivery. Headphones tip their hat to modern stalwarts like Depeche Mode, The Flaming Lips, Kraftwerk, and Radiohead, who seamlessly integrate electronics into the fabric of rock and pop. Avoiding kitsch and cuteness, Headphones deliver deft arrangements with timeless melodies and uncanny lyrical depth.Customer Reviews:
Pedro meets digital.......2006-02-09
Another great underknown project.......2006-01-18
This album has drawn much negative response from major reviewers because of its so-called depressing mood. While I see this argument, I don't get caught up in moods. When the songwriting is as clever and solid as it is, the lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation all solid as well, I cannot bash it.
One of the most initially striking features of this record is the quite unique sound. All sounds were created with synthesizers and real drums. There isn't much else out there like it. Some have tried to compare it to the highly acclaimed project by Dntel and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, "The Postal Service" because of its electronic sound (and, I assume, the mixture of a successful indie-rock singer/songwriter with this electronic music). This is a loose comparison at best. Take Headphones for what it is, a stab at creativity. With so much new music arriving these days with nothing new or different, Headphones should be embraced.
A very good effort.......2005-10-05
I'll be wearing these headphones for years to come..........2005-09-07
Like Brian Wilson for the 21st century.......2005-07-09
Nice to hear that people are actually writing songs again.
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Anatomy
Stan Ridgway Manufacturer: New West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001X583 Release Date: 1999-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Mission Bell
- Deep Blue Polka Dot
- Train Of Thought
- Murray's Steakhouse Story
- Susie Before Sunrise
- Sweet Pig Alley
- Valerie Is Sleeping
- Mickey The Priest
- Mama Had A Stove
- Whistle For Louise
- Picasso's Tear
- Sixteen Tons
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One of the most unique, if misunderstood, talents to emerge from the vaunted 1980s Los Angeles punk/new-wave era, Stan Ridgway arguably owes more than most to the art-rock and modern jazz which crucially informed that scene. He's shrugged off MTV's stereotyping of his former band Wall of Voodoo to forge a rich, if stubbornly independent, body of solo work, freely retooling his sound and viewpoint along the way. Black Diamond, his 1995 outing (and one of the best, if sorely underappreciated, singer-songwriter albums of the '90s) placed Ridgway in a spare acoustic setting far removed the propulsive synth-sense of The Big Heat, his expressive baritone taking on a new warmth and range. Anatomy is an attempt to move both forward and reconcile the various aspects of his previous work. The stirring, elegiac opener "Mission Bell" adds depth and dimension to Black Diamond's tack, while "Train of Thought," "Susie Before Sunrise," and "Valerie is Sleeping" supplant Ridgway's trademark seamy-side-of-life storytelling with more personal--if oblique--observations, set with confidence against music that freely mixes electronics, acoustic guitar, and his plaintive harmonica. Three surprisingly varied instrumentals cue listeners that Ridgway now splits his time between songwriting and film scoring. Ridgway is a true musical rebel, but one with a rich sense of history and no time for the cheap encumbrances of fashion. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
yikes HE LIKES HIM TOO yuke, doc one star........2003-10-07
Just a wonderful CD.......2002-12-10
The Movie Continues: Stan's Best (So Far).......2000-09-22
The cover art is a nod to film scoring, with a nice take/update of the jacket for Duke Ellington's "Anatomy Of A Murder" soundtrack, by way of the graphics used in the TV show "The Wild Wild West."
The two tracks pulled from the "Film Songs" EP sound a bit better here. "Susie Before Sunrise" sounds a little more crisp, while "Deep Blue Polka Dot" (aka "Deep Inside We're Blue") gets a bit of a remix.
The use of instrumental interludes are perfected on this record. You can almost see the betrayal (A desparate kiss? Or maybe a tired sunrise) during "Murray's Steakhouse Story," while "Mickey The Priest" is an absolutely creepy interlude, bringing "Valerie Is Sleeping" and "Mama Had A Stove" together brilliantly. The triptych works well as a companion to Richard Thompson's "Killing Jar," while "Sixteen Tons" is going to stand as the definitive read for a long, long time.
A five star rating for a six star record.
"Maybe someday you'll finally reveal / something you stole, or something you'll steal."
Anatomy.......2000-06-23
Stan Ridgway - masterful storyteller.......2000-06-15
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Blow Your Headphones
The Herbaliser Manufacturer: Ninja Tune ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003S7W Release Date: 1997-04-01 |
Tracks:
- Opening Credits
- The Blend
- Another Mother
- Excuse Me
- Ginger Jumps The Fence
- Put It On Tape
- New + Improved
- Mr. Chombee Has The Flaw
- Intermission
- Saturday Night
- Shocker Zulu
- Hardcore
- Shortys' Judgement
- More Styles
- A Mother (For Your Mind)
- Bring It
- Theme From Control Centre (Reprise)
- End Credits
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English outfit the Herbaliser take their sophomore LP, Blow Your Headphones, into cinematic territory, creating an imaginary soundtrack (complete with opening and ending credits, a theme song, and an intermission) to a cheekily British dark comedy with their hip-hop-oriented take on jazz, easy listening, and suspense music. DJ Ollie Teeba serves as a conductor of sorts for the band; his featured takes, such as "Intermission," "Shocker Zulu," and "More Styles," wield deft cuts and scratches on his turntable as a constant reminder that the band's soul is firmly rooted in an underground hip-hop perspective. Unlike much of American hip-hop, which tends to be MC-driven, the Herbaliser's strength does not hinge on lyrics, though vocal tracks like "New + Improved" (featuring the stunning verbals of female MC What What of Natural Resource) and "Saturday Night" (with British rappers Fabian and Big Ted) are just as solid. A beacon in illuminating the U.K. hip-hop sensibility to the global community. --Tamara PalmerCustomer Reviews:
Yes....'Blow's Your Headphones' indeed!!!.......2003-10-31
Good, solid stuff.......2002-05-26
fantastic!.......2002-02-25
I actually dont want to put them on some style allone, check them out yourself!
Fresh for 1997 and beyond, you suckas.......2001-10-01
~Amazing Work~.......2001-03-16
On another note, people have been asking about the incredible rapper "What what" who tears stuff up on "The Blend" and other Herbaliser song. After some long searching, I found her. Check out the strict rap group "Natural Resource". "Negro League Baseball" is one of their big hits, she's on the top of her game there. Also any Whatwhat fan should check out "I love this world"... this is where "The Blend" lyrics came from, a little extended and different. Quality stuff. =)
-Dr. Airdog
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Andre Previn: What Headphones?
Andre Previn Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008C1L Release Date: 1993-10-12 |
Tracks:
- What Headphones?
- You Are My All
- Take the "A" Train
- Outside the Cafe
- All Is Well
- Portrait of Bert Williams
- Warm Valley
- Holy Spirit in Me
- I'm Beginning to See the Light
- You're Gonna Hear from Me
- You Never Gave up on Me
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Realms Of Light
Iasos Manufacturer: Inter-Dimensional ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005V5M2 Release Date: 2001-12-10 |
Tracks:
- Rapture of the Heart
- Waltz of the Swaying Hearts
- The Angels of Purity
- The Fountain of Creation
- The Temples of Olympus at Dawn
- The Diamond-Heart Center of Creation
- Spring Temple Forest
- The Gates of Opal
Album Description
Dazzling celestial music. This album is a journey into 8 heavenly realms with a master of inter-dimensional music. This music transports you into ecstatic planes of existence filled with love, light, color, fragrance, and sacredness. Experience unearthly sparkling beauty. Feel love as the angels feel love. Experience an intensity of wonderous emotions that will make your heart glow!Customer Reviews:
Heavenly Experience.......2007-02-28
Unlike anything else I've ever heard........2005-06-20
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Headphones for Cows
Thunder Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HEV8MS Release Date: 2006-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Can't Hold on, Can't Let Go
- Midnight Heartache
- Tupelo
- Say Goodbye
- One Chance in Hell
- We Got All Night
- Hard Ride to Heaven
- Rock the Night
- Where Do We Go from Here
Album Description
First time on CD for their sophomore 1981 AOR classic shows this Texas band taking a more melodic route than their already impressive debut. Wounded Bird. 2006.
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...an ambient experience
Icecake Manufacturer: Supple Records, Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00007E90B Release Date: 2002-11-15 |
Tracks:
- That Train Is So Spacy
- Fountains
- Reality & You
- Vertical Pines
- Pour Vous
- On Soft Ground I Sleep
- The Astral Body
Album Description
ICECAKE's "...an ambient experience" is a 7-song mood CD with a celestial, ambient groove. Written and performed by R. Kaminek, the subtle and abstract sound sculptures are well-thought out on bass, guitar, effects and samples. The overall effect is quite entrancing and is a perfect nocturnal spin for adventurous New Age fans seeking something a bit out of the ordinary.Customer Reviews:
wow.......2003-03-21
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Thousand Ways
Manufacturer: The Franklin Recording Co. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAJDUQ Release Date: 2004-08-31 |
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Elixir
Manufacturer: Inter-Dimensional Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001W0GR Release Date: 1999-09-01 |
Tracks:
- Helios and Vesta
- The Descent of Spring
- The Angels of Comfort
- Procession on the Horizon
- Blue Fire Realms
- Crystal*White*Fire*Light
Album Description
This is Iasos' most celestial album and combines the richness of traditional symphonic music with the creative freedom of electronic music to produce these 6 pieces of electronic symphonic heavenly music. Furthermore, this album is in 3-D STEREO for those listening with normal stereo headphones. The audio on this album covers the full sonic range - from thunderous lows to crystalline highs that challenge your hearing. This album is entitled Elixir because it is a powerful flood of only positive uplifting emotions. It is offered as a vibrational gateway, through sound, to the celestial realms of Light.Customer Reviews:
Electronic version of Classical Music.......2005-06-20
Wonderful visualisations / merveilleuse visualisations.......2000-03-13
Please visit my site «For Happiness of all beings», with a novel which can be read using Iasos music as a background (samples). Be quiet, make silence, let the music lead your imagination, and enjoy!
Richard Trigaux
A la recherche d'un bonheur authentique, j'ai essayé depuis longtemps diverses techniques et visions pour améliorer mon niveau de conscience et pour proposer un monde meilleur pour tous. La beauté est indispensable en architecture, dans les paysages, l'habillement, pour une vie harmonieuse. mais il faut aussi des musiques de différentes sortes, adaptées à diverses fins. «Elixir» de Iasos est consacré à une vibration angélique et pure, parfois étrange, parfois puissante, toujours belle. Elle convient parfaitement pour la méditation, en particulier pour la visualisation de vibrations pures et élevées, de paysages poétiques, d'autres mondes.
J'ai lu quelque part que Iasos était le Mozart du Nouvel Age. En tout cas il est parmi les meilleurs. En tout cas j'adore sa musique depuis très longtemps, et l'écouter à nouveau fait resurgir tant de souvenirs de merveilleuses visualisations!
Vous pouvez visiter mon site «Pour le bonheur de tous les êtres», avec des romans qui peuvent se lire avec la musique de Iasos en fond sonore (échantillons). Relaxez vous, faites silence, et laissez la musique guider votre imagination!
Richard Trigaux
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Super Disco Friends
Dimitri from Paris , and DJ Muro Manufacturer: Headphones ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000F9RLM6 Release Date: 2006-04-18 |
Tracks:
- Get Fly [Re-Edit]
- Let's Get High (On the Music)
- I Thought You Wanted to Dance
- Saved by Your Love - Paul & His New Age Jazz Orchestra Cacia
- Dancin' Free - Hot Ice
- Dance with Me
- Are You Ready - Delilah
- Boogie to the Bop - Mantus,
- Martians Visit
- Come Closer - Freedom Suite
- Mother Sucker
- Family Affair [Instrumental] - Family
- Good Good Feeling
- Disco Fever - Rhond Durand
- Hurt So Bad - Philly Devotions
Tracks:
- Positive Life - Harlem World,
- Shake It Up - Family Plann
- Pussy Footer - Jackie Robinson
- Nobody Can Be You - Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame
- (Hit The) Jack Pot (With Your Love) - Oneness of Juju, Plunky & the Oneness of Juju
- Try It Out - Gino Soccio
- Everybody Here Must Party - Direct Current
- I Can't Stop - John Davis,
- My Sweet Summer Suite - Love Unlimited Orchestra
- I Can't Get Enough of Your Love - Archie Bell, Drells
- Frisco Disco - Eastside Connection
- Phenomena Theme - In Search Of Orchestra
- I Just Wanna Do My Thing - Edwin Starr
- Ultimate Rap (Holiday Rec)
- Everybody Get Down (RBL Rec) - Avonn
- People Get Up - Mass Production
- Trying to Get Over
- Get Another Love - Chantal Curtis
Rap Music:
- Hollywood Dream [Import]
- Hot To Trot the Best Of Commander Cody & Lost Planet Airmen
- Jeffrey Gaines Live [Live]
- King of California
- Kissing to Be Clever [Extra tracks]
- Let Go [Enhanced]
- Little Soul in Your Heart [Import]
- Live From Austin [Live]
- Lost Legends of Surf Guitar: Shockwave
- Magnification
Recommended Music:
Kampftrinker Hits V.3 [Import]
She's on Fire [CD-single] [Import]
Schnabel: Trio & Duo; Brahms: Chamber Music / Szigeti, et al
Sound of Breaking Up [CD-single] [Import]