Polydistortion

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Gus Gus create a multi-vibe stir with Polydistortion. At times as cold and icy as their frosty homeland (Iceland), at other times a rumbling volcano of pyrotechnic rhythms, the CD is a study in the dynamics of the electronic. Atmospheric without ever being boring, Gus Gus rely on soul-filled or breathy vocals to turn their compositions into some of the more interesting and accessible aural amalgamations ever committed to disc. "Believe" is a rhythmic juggernaut, while "Gun" is a moody study of beats and texture. "Why" is particularly stunning, a sparse torch song carried along by a Fender Rhodes-style piano line. More eclectic than electronica, Gus Gus make aural sculptures out of rhythm. --Steve Gdula

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Polydistortion

Average customer rating: Still One of My All-Time Favorites ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICA CLASSIC... Reykjavik trip-hop Exceptionally realised Debut album from Gus Gusý WHAT WERE THESE GUYS SMOKING?

Polydistortion Gus Gus Manufacturer: 4ad / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: This Is Normal [ENHANCED CD] Attention Gus Gus Vs. T-World Forever Blue Wonder Power Milk ASIN: B000002NGD Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

1. Oh (Edit)
2. Gun
3. Believe
4. Polyesterday
5. Barry
6. Cold Breath '79
7. Why?
8. Remembrance
9. Is Jesus Your Pal?
10. Purple
11. Bonus Track

Amazon.com

Gus Gus create a multi-vibe stir with Polydistortion. At times as cold and icy as their frosty homeland (Iceland), at other times a rumbling volcano of pyrotechnic rhythms, the CD is a study in the dynamics of the electronic. Atmospheric without ever being boring, Gus Gus rely on soul-filled or breathy vocals to turn their compositions into some of the more interesting and accessible aural amalgamations ever committed to disc. "Believe" is a rhythmic juggernaut, while "Gun" is a moody study of beats and texture. "Why" is particularly stunning, a sparse torch song carried along by a Fender Rhodes-style piano line. More eclectic than electronica, Gus Gus make aural sculptures out of rhythm. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Still One of My All-Time Favorites.......2006-08-16

I was 17 when this album came out, and I remember seeing the videos to "Polyseterday" and "Believe" on MTV's AMP way back in the day, and I remember I used to record that show every week in hopes that I would catch them.

Now almost 10 years later, this album still rocks my socks every time I hear it. A lot of people don't like this album, or GusGus in general for that matter, but GusGus's music (especially around this era) is right up my alley.

Spacy, yet totally butt-shaking. Icy and dubbed, yet so hot it's on fire.

My favorites on this album are Believe, Cold Breath '79, Why?, Remembrance and Polybackwards (the hidden track at the end). But all the songs are great.

ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICA CLASSIC..........2005-02-08

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE SEEN "PURPLE" AND "BELIEVE" ON COMPILATIONS FROM OAKENFOLD, SASHA, DIGWEED AND OTHERS? THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED FOR MOST U.S. DANCE MUSIC FANS...I FINALLY PICKED UP THIS ALBUM, AND ITS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF MY COLLECTION, AS IT WILL BE FOR ANY SELF-RESPECTING CHILLOUT FAN...TIMELESS...ALSO, CHECK THE POWERFUL "REMEMBRANCE"...UP THE TEMPO A BIT, AND YOU HAVE THE PERFECT PEAK-TIME SET OPENER...

Reykjavik trip-hop.......2004-09-02

A great trip-hop album from this Sugarcubes influenced Icelandic group. The tracks flow one into another making this entire album a great listen. Put it on and sit down for a listen, or continue on with your daily life; either way you'll find your mood improving.

Exceptionally realised Debut album from Gus Gusý.......2003-10-30

Having taken me the best part of 4 months searching to track this down, I apprehensively approached this, wondering if it could live up to the multiple 5 star reviews....but I should have had more faith, as `Gus Gus'' first studio album (and their best), is a astonishing piece of ambient Electronica / Downbeat indie rock...alternating beautifully between "Believe's" squelchy beats & funky-laden riffs, it sets the tone for the towering quality & variety of tracks on offer here. "Is Jesus Your Pal?" is the musical opposite to "Believe" with it's very minimal barely audible beats, with singer 'Siggi Kjartansson' musing gently to create a confident fragile sound. Everything points to a band bursting at the seams with innovative ideas, that they fully realise in this album & provided you find a copy, this album stands as a shining example to others in the field of experimental Electronica.

WHAT WERE THESE GUYS SMOKING?.......2003-09-28

Cuz I want some of it too. What a delectably ambient album. "Blur" meets "Depeche Mode" meets "Moby" meets "U2" of yore. Very different, goovy numbers. Try Polyesterday for instance which more than any other showcases Gus Gus' mild penchant for the four-to-the-floor electronic pulse and their psych-pop beats. Fabulous stuff.

Average customer rating:

Polydistortion Gus Gus Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E9RX Release Date: 1997-04-08

Tracks:

1. Oh (Edit)
2. Gun
3. Believe
4. Polyesterday
5. Barry
6. Cold Breath '79
7. Why?
8. Remembrance
9. Is Jesus Your Pal?
10. Purple
11. Bonus Track 1

Average customer rating: Still One of My All-Time Favorites ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICA CLASSIC... Reykjavik trip-hop Exceptionally realised Debut album from Gus Gusý WHAT WERE THESE GUYS SMOKING?

Polydistortion Gus Gus Manufacturer: 4AD ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: This Is Normal [ENHANCED CD] Attention Gus Gus Vs. T-World Forever Blue Wonder Power Milk ASIN: B000024JEO

Customer Reviews:

Still One of My All-Time Favorites.......2006-08-16

I was 17 when this album came out, and I remember seeing the videos to "Polyseterday" and "Believe" on MTV's AMP way back in the day, and I remember I used to record that show every week in hopes that I would catch them.

Now almost 10 years later, this album still rocks my socks every time I hear it. A lot of people don't like this album, or GusGus in general for that matter, but GusGus's music (especially around this era) is right up my alley.

Spacy, yet totally butt-shaking. Icy and dubbed, yet so hot it's on fire.

My favorites on this album are Believe, Cold Breath '79, Why?, Remembrance and Polybackwards (the hidden track at the end). But all the songs are great.

ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICA CLASSIC..........2005-02-08

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE SEEN "PURPLE" AND "BELIEVE" ON COMPILATIONS FROM OAKENFOLD, SASHA, DIGWEED AND OTHERS? THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED FOR MOST U.S. DANCE MUSIC FANS...I FINALLY PICKED UP THIS ALBUM, AND ITS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF MY COLLECTION, AS IT WILL BE FOR ANY SELF-RESPECTING CHILLOUT FAN...TIMELESS...ALSO, CHECK THE POWERFUL "REMEMBRANCE"...UP THE TEMPO A BIT, AND YOU HAVE THE PERFECT PEAK-TIME SET OPENER...

Reykjavik trip-hop.......2004-09-02

A great trip-hop album from this Sugarcubes influenced Icelandic group. The tracks flow one into another making this entire album a great listen. Put it on and sit down for a listen, or continue on with your daily life; either way you'll find your mood improving.

Exceptionally realised Debut album from Gus Gusý.......2003-10-30

Having taken me the best part of 4 months searching to track this down, I apprehensively approached this, wondering if it could live up to the multiple 5 star reviews....but I should have had more faith, as `Gus Gus'' first studio album (and their best), is a astonishing piece of ambient Electronica / Downbeat indie rock...alternating beautifully between "Believe's" squelchy beats & funky-laden riffs, it sets the tone for the towering quality & variety of tracks on offer here. "Is Jesus Your Pal?" is the musical opposite to "Believe" with it's very minimal barely audible beats, with singer 'Siggi Kjartansson' musing gently to create a confident fragile sound. Everything points to a band bursting at the seams with innovative ideas, that they fully realise in this album & provided you find a copy, this album stands as a shining example to others in the field of experimental Electronica.

WHAT WERE THESE GUYS SMOKING?.......2003-09-28

Cuz I want some of it too. What a delectably ambient album. "Blur" meets "Depeche Mode" meets "Moby" meets "U2" of yore. Very different, goovy numbers. Try Polyesterday for instance which more than any other showcases Gus Gus' mild penchant for the four-to-the-floor electronic pulse and their psych-pop beats. Fabulous stuff.

Average customer rating:

Polydistortion Gus Gus Manufacturer: 4ad ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000070EZ Release Date: 1997-10-08

Tracks:

1. Oh [Edit]
2. Gun
3. Believe
4. Polyesterday
5. Barry
6. Cold Breath 79
7. Why
8. Remembrance
9. Is Jesus Your Pal
10. Purple
11. Believe Live

Album Details

Japanese Release to Include an Exclusive Bonus Track.

Average customer rating:

Polydistortion Gus Gus Manufacturer: 4AD ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000024QD7

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