Burn and Shiver

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Having landed a guest spot on Moby's 18, these two Georgia girls may be in for more attention than they ever bargained for. Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink's sophomore album is all wispy voices and ethereal acoustic guitars, the kind of music made by sensitive souls who would probably have a nervous breakdown if ever approached by strangers for autographs. "It's funny how you can forget there is a world outside yourself / Where the trees keep growing and the cars keep moving," they sing breathlessly on "The Trees Keep Growing." The subject matter might seem ordinary--themes like optimism ("The New Year"), self-doubt ("How You Remember"), and lost love ("While I'm Still Young") figure prominently--but the dense, dark delivery is anything but. Moving at an unfeasibly languid pace and not once breaking the otherworldly spell with abrasive edges, songs like "Home" and "We Exchanged Words" go down like slow-melting lozenges for the heart. --Aidin Vaziri

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Burn and Shiver

Average customer rating: Less is more on Azure Ray's second album

Burn and Shiver Azure Ray Manufacturer: Warm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Different Stars Having The Reminder Winter Passing Original Soundtrack Carnavas ASIN: B000063IVN Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

1. Favorite Cities
2. The New Year
3. Seven Days
4. Home
5. How You Remember
6. Trees Keep Growing
7. A Thousand Years
8. While I'm Still Young
9. Your Weak Hands
10. We Exchanged Words
11. Raining In Athens
12. Rest Your Eyes

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Having landed a guest spot on Moby's 18, these two Georgia girls may be in for more attention than they ever bargained for. Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink's sophomore album is all wispy voices and ethereal acoustic guitars, the kind of music made by sensitive souls who would probably have a nervous breakdown if ever approached by strangers for autographs. "It's funny how you can forget there is a world outside yourself / Where the trees keep growing and the cars keep moving," they sing breathlessly on "The Trees Keep Growing." The subject matter might seem ordinary--themes like optimism ("The New Year"), self-doubt ("How You Remember"), and lost love ("While I'm Still Young") figure prominently--but the dense, dark delivery is anything but. Moving at an unfeasibly languid pace and not once breaking the otherworldly spell with abrasive edges, songs like "Home" and "We Exchanged Words" go down like slow-melting lozenges for the heart. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Less is more on Azure Ray's second album.......2002-05-12

While everyone is listening to Moby, one of the artists that he (Richard Melville Hall) puts on the stereo is Athens, Georgia experimental/chill/twee duo Azure Ray. They co-wrote and performed track 4, Great Escape, on Moby's 18, invited into a coterie along with Sinead O'Connor, Angie Stone, and MC Lyte -- Moby's other collaborators for his first LP in three years.

    A month ago Azure Ray (multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Orenda Fink and keyboards player/vocalist Maria Taylor, both also in Now It's Overhead and previously in Little Red Rocket and Bright Eyes) released for the US their second full-length, Burn And Shiver, on Athens indie label Warm Electronic Recordings. It follows their November EP, out since January on Saddle Creek, and their debut, self-titled full length, released January 2001 on Warm.

Azure Ray make heavy-duty introspective dream music, boldly minimalist and anti-pop, quiet nearly to the point of disappearing into silence. In moments the new album's melodies and emotional colors touch the transcendency of Glasgow's Adventures In Stereo, who, like Azure Ray, make magic of multi-tracked, reverberant female vocals and elemental, repetitive themes.

Floating over synthetic bells, hints of percussion, strings, and acoustic guitar, Fink's and Taylor's lyrics hang in the air almost indecently personal (It's funny how you can forget there's a world outside yourself/ Where the one who loves you keeps on living/ Without you there). The album's an open diary on a bed illuminated by a shaft of light from the hall... you walk up to it quietly, hesitate, then pick it up. It's OK... she left it there... you know she trusts you and wants you to read it.

Azure Ray's minimalist and highly personal aesthetic, focused by producer Eric Bachmann (previously in Archers Of Loaf, now in his solo act, Crooked Fingers), reminds me a bit of the Cluster & Eno LP from way back in 1977. First exposure to that album left me wondering, in its time, whether the artists were just [messing] with me -- whether they arrogantly expected to get away with less studio and production time by proffering such extreme simplicity as 'art.' An open mind and a few more listens eventually paid off well back then, and does now.

The Cluster & Eno record remains timelessly beautiful in its minimalism and will forever. I predict the same to prove true of Burn And Shiver. (Review originally appeared on Rockbites.org)

Average customer rating: More like a Shiver down my spine! Amazing Catchy and Confident (4.5 stars) They've Got Potential A Sleeper Indie Rock Hit

A Burn or a Shiver Edison Glass Manufacturer: Credential Rec. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Turn Off the Stars Future of Forestry On a Search in America Lost Ocean Twilight ASIN: B000ERU8QA Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. My Fair One
2. Forever
3. Starlight
4. The House
5. Today Has Wings
6. Dear Honesty
7. In Such A State
8. Angelic In Heart
9. Minutes For Memories
10. The River
11. You Mean The World To Me
12. A Burn or A Shiver
13. When All We Have Is Taken/Comfort

Customer Reviews:

More like a Shiver down my spine!.......2007-07-21

Edison Glass is one of those bands that you dream about discovering. This is there first album and its good. They don't sound like anyone else that I'm aware of and they have a bit of reggae and punk/rock mix. This is an album that I will buy for friends.

Amazing.......2007-03-28

I can't believe my ears! Amazing Christian Music?!
Yes, amazing. From the thrashing rocker "My Fair One" - which I'm assuming is derived from Song of Solomon (Bible) - to the emotive (?) and wonderfully lengthy "When All We Have Is Taken/Comfort," I am thoroughly impressed. Hands down, one of the better offerings in newer Christian albums.
But to be honest, every artist on Credential Recordings is amazing. I think there's only like six or seven on that label right now (Edison Glass, Future of Forestry, Turn Off the Stars, Dizmas, Lost Ocean, maybe a few others), but they're all amazing in their own unique way.
Edison Glass probably takes the cake though. It's more like a toss up between them and Future of Forestry.

That's All.

Catchy and Confident (4.5 stars).......2006-10-11

As Indie Rock has taken a spiraling turn over the past decade, different bands are getting much more experimental with their musical vibe. Circa Survive gets technical, Spill Canvas has supreme sing-along anthems, Ariel Kill Him is subtle to an addicting point, and now comes Edison Glass with hooks that make you choke and an unbelievable sense of timing that comes through in their music.

Just when you think they're going to bust into a sing-song chorus (typical with pop/rock bands), they come through with a sick guitar solo that has you listening over and over and over again. What makes Edison Glass different is they have a keen sense to avoid predictability. Also, they have catchy hooks that make you sing that same song in your head. The guitars are subtle enough to give an indie rock feel, and heavy enough to bob your head throughout their songs.

The best track on the album has to be "When All We Have is Taken/Comfort", the first time I heard this song, I instantly fell in love. "If I'm unable when you were calling, if I'm unable when all we have is taken..." is an unbelievably catchy verse. The amazing guitar work in this song is what really makes this song great, though. The guitar solo after the second chorus (about 3 minutes into the song) is one of the greatest dual guitar solos I've ever heard. I couldn't help but start the track over repeatedly until I was satisfied, but the great thing is that I'm not satisfied; I listen to this CD all the time, it's ridiculous. I also recommend the song "In Such a State".

The only reason I didn't give this release 5 stars is even in such a great album like this, some of the songs in the middle tend to get repetitive and slow down the pace a little bit. Other than that, "A Burn or a Shiver" is one of the best releases of 2006, and probably the best indie rock album this year in my opinion.

Rock on! Later!

They've Got Potential.......2006-10-07

I'll admit it, Edison Glass's off the wall rythms and riffs will catch your ear (that isn't to say its catchy) and invite you to listen. I'd also venture to say that In Such a State is one of the best pop songs I've heard in a long time. But while that song is one of the strongest on the album, it's also what drags the record down. I was expecting experimental-tech rock. Most of the songs are low on guitar tone, and high on high-pitched, whiny vocals that get old after awhile, as they hit the same note over and over. "aaAAand suuunshiIIINE!"

So, while at times the mathrock is brilliant, repetitions, lack of meaty guitar tone, and equally redundant vocals keep this album from being great. However. There's a lot of potential here (check out the guitar solo on "When All We Have is Taken", "Starlight," "Honesty")...and I'll be buying the next album.

A Sleeper Indie Rock Hit.......2006-06-11

I'm so glad I accidently stumbled upon Edison Glass. Out of complete accident one day I downloaded the song "Minutes for Memories" and instantly I fell in love. Bands usually only get one song to impressive me, and this NY based four piece did exactly that. If you're unfamiliar with their sound (which most likely you will be), Edison Glass plays an upbeat brand of indie rock, full of sing-along melodies, catchy rhythms and poignant lyrics. If this type of rock and roll suits you, then Edison Glass is probably the one band that you need to hear this year.

After the first seconds of "My Fair One" start rolling, most are going to be captivated by the band's sound. Right out the gate Edison Glass presents the listener with exactly what you want to hear; Excellent, catchy music. The guitars are tight, yet play together with a loose relationship, which makes none of the songs sound calculated or forced. There's a very free and vibrant mystique to the band's sound, and they can easily go from a slower, atmospheric piece like "Starlight" to an upbeat rocker "In Such A State". The drums dabble in all areas, and can range from steady rhythms to quite complicated patterns. The way the band tends to balance their sound though is also most impressive. As the listener you get just enough of all spectrums of the music to keep you entertained and interested the whole time.

"Forever", "In Such A State" and "Starlight" are the real stand outs to me, but the whole record in itself is an impressive collection of songs. For a 13 track record that clocks in at just over 54 minutes, it flows perfectly every step of the way. Having the cd take you through twists and turns is the most exciting part, as you can one minute be singing along with melodies of "Angelic In Heart", before being subdued by the more relaxed "Minutes for Memories". Elsewhere "My Fair One" and "The River" satisfy your rock needs, while the title track and "You Mean The World To Me" are both quieter, more emotional songs. Overall there isn't one bad song in the bunch, and if any one of the previously mentioned songs does anything for you, this is really a must purchase.

"A Burn Or A Shiver" just might be the best indie rock album to hit shelves all this year just judging from my immediate listen. That might be a bold statement, but just one listen to the magic and emotion that is Edison Glass and you might be feeling the same way. "A Burn Or A Shiver" is recommended to all fans of indie and rock in general. Everyone should find something about this release to appreciate. It may not be the most well known album on the market at the moment, but I'm pretty sure that Edison Glass won't take long to catch on with a lot of people. Absolutely an outstanding album.

Average customer rating:

Christmas Eclectic Various Artists Manufacturer: Burn & Shiver ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Reindeer Room Volume 3: Not So Silent Night Holiday Remixed: Reworked Classics And Originals From The Mistletoe Lounge Home for the Holidays Christmas Remixed, Vol. 2 A Very Unschooled Christmas ASIN: B000BI0WPO Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Snowflakes Falling (JT Donaldson Mix) - JT Donaldson
2. Jingle Bells Hop - Sharpshooters
3. Fly Away - Motion Lab
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Platonic
5. Midnight - Daz-I-Kue
6. We Wish You Merry Christmas - Motiv8
7. We Three Kings - Josh One feat Cool John Ferguson
8. Snowflakes Falling (Juan Atkins Mix) - Juan Atkins
9. Silent in the Night (Dub Mix 2) - Up Bustle & Out feat Blaze
10. First Noel (Busted Up Mix) - Afrodisiac Soundsystem
11. Christmas Is Near - Xilen Xage
12. The First Noel In An Unknown Galaxy - GB
13. Merry Christmas - Poet Name Life
14. Snowflakes Falling (Ming & FS Mix) - Ming & Fs

Average customer rating: Give this album a try -- it rocks!

Stand Fall Repeat Michelle Anthony Manufacturer: Burn & Shiver ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Frozenstarpalace Bookmarks City Garden Back Numbers Meet the Smithereens! ASIN: B0002L56O2 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Mourning Song
2. Don't Deny
3. All This Time
4. Radio Waves
5. Ivy Rider
6. Family Tree (The Ballad Of Jack Rice)
7. Ellouise
8. Analog Feeling
9. Bubble Clock
10. Closer
11. Today

Customer Reviews:

Give this album a try -- it rocks!.......2004-08-13

Unlike much of the music on the radio these days, Michelle Anthony's new album rocks. With a bit of a country twang, the songs on the album are anything but bland and expected. The music is interesting and entertaining. Michelle's vocal quality hooks you in while the lyrics keep your attention. I'd highly recommend this CD.

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Short Cut to Nirvana Various Artists Manufacturer: Burn & Shiver ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Short Cut To Nirvana Travellers & Magicians Kumbh Mela:Songs of the River ASIN: B000BB03F0 Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. The Rivers Meet
2. On Pilgrimage
3. Boll
4. I Am Blessing You!
5. Eyes Of Shiva
6. Om Jagadish Hare
7. Eyebalm
8. All Traditions
9. Haridwar
10. Jai Vishnu
11. Chapatis And Chai
12. Samadhi
13. Throne Of Nails
14. March Of The Naga Babas
15. I Want To Dance
16. Mata Ganga
17. Kalendar

Album Description

Short Cut to Nirvana is an award-winning documentary about the Kumbh Mela spiritual festival that takes place near Allahabad, India, every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela also happens to be the biggest gathering in human history, attracting 70 million people! From this incredible event comes a powerful uplifting message of harmony, unity and peace for all humanity. Yet almost no-one outside India has ever heard of the Kumbh Mela or its message. Until now. The soundtrack brings to life the essence of this spiritual event, creating a backdrop that illuminates with passion and enlightenment, while the textural soundscapes eloquently weave us through one journey to the next. Digipak.

Average customer rating: Faces and Beer, Beatles and garage im hooked

Let Them Drink The Capitol Years Manufacturer: Burn & Shiver ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jewelry Store Dance Away the Terror The Crane Wife ASIN: B0007NMK8K Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Juicers
2. Mounds Of Money
3. Going Down, It's Alright
4. Solid Gold
5. Giant Drunks
6. Ramona
7. Let Them Drink
8. Everyone Is A Skunk
9. Nothing To Say
10. Lucky
11. Watch It Not End (Stones)
12. Not Listed

Customer Reviews:

Faces and Beer, Beatles and garage.......2005-06-10

I first heard The Capitol Years when they were essentially a one-man operation with alt-country leanings, when I stumbled on the fantastic song, "Faces and Beer." Since then they've evolved into a fully realized band and released the blistering garage rock Jewelry Store EP, which found them losing their acoustic guitars in favor of raw, high energy, electric rock and roll. On Let Them Drink, they combine the best of their songcrafting instincts, letting their inner Beatles shine with a white, bright light, while keeping it raw, real, and rocking. Every incarnation of The Capitol Years is worth checking out if you are a fan of roots, garage, or pop rock, to be honest - they continue to prove themselves to be inspired in everything they do.

im hooked.......2005-05-25

I picked this one up 3 weeks ago and it hasen't left my player. The bass lines are amazing, the guitar riffs are some of the catchiest i've heard, and the vocals are perfect for screaming along with. If you like gettin' your socks rocked off then buy this one.

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