Ambulance LTD [EP]

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The Brooklyn-based quintet Ambulance LTD delivers is a solidly crafted nod to modern rock's potential for melding a few decades of wildly disparate musical influences into a compelling and cohesive new whole. From the Sea and Cake cool of "Stay Where You Are" to the distortion and dissonant drone that eventually swamp "Helmsman"'s pop foundations, there's a savory dollop here for every indie taste. It's a smart sensibility perhaps inspired by its members own eclectic roots (which reach to the four corners of America and Ireland), and one that doesn't shy away from lifting chord progressions from Roy Orbison ("Young Urban Professional") or fusing fervent new-wave jangle to sparkling, acoustic McCartney-isms on the day-dreamy "Heavy Lifting." And while it remains to be seen if they focus those talents on a cohesive long-player, this debut holds much promise. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
Ambulance Ltd. is a New York based five-piece rock group formed in 2000. Drawing influence from 60s psych, 70s rock. 80s pop and 90s shoegazer, their sound is multi-faceted yet concise. This is a five track sampler - 'Stay Where You Are', 'Primitive (The Way I Treat You)', 'Heavy Lifting', 'Helmsman' & 'Young Urban'. Digipak. TVT Records. 2003.

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Ambulance LTD [EP]

Average customer rating: breath of fresh air during a dark time in music One of my favorite albums Wonderful This album is a classic. Dreamy.

Ambulance LTD Ambulance LTD Manufacturer: Tvt 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 Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: New English EP Ambulance LTD Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid No Cities Left You Forgot It in People ASIN: B0001JXQBK Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. Yoga Means Union
2. Primitive (the way I treat you)
3. Anecdote
4. Heavy Lifting
5. Michigan
6. Stay Where You Are
7. Swim
8. Sugar Pill
9. Ophelia
10. Young Urban

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This New York-based quartet makes swoony, atmospheric, layered rock that's primarily interested in guitar-based interplay and subtle dynamics. Their pleasant tunes have supple melodies, a solid Velvets-derived groove, and pretty yet weathered vocals that occasionally sound like Sam Prekop from The Sea and Cake. They have too much cojones, not to mention vaguely bluesy chops, to be considered third-generation "shoegazers." Ambulance Ltd. do what any decent indie-rock band does on their first album (see Stereolab, Built to Spill, Luna): they play around with their influences, mixing, matching, and seeing what sounds best. This album is like watching a bunch of kids going crazy trying on fancy clothes at the department store, as they gleefully mix and match the Lilys, the Kinks, Versus, the Stones, and Apples in Stereo. This is not meant as disparagement; there's a real joy in watching a band come into its own. It's a safe bet Ambulance Ltd. will already be there by the time you read this. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

breath of fresh air during a dark time in music.......2007-02-25

Unfortunatly for all of us, the golden years of alternative rock have long passed us by and been replaced with low quality, single digit, lame mass distributed garbage led by boy bands and wannabe gangsters. However, there is always light during dark times and Ambulance ltd may be it.

I first bought thier New English ep and I was blown away by it. These days I dont expect much from music but this band delivered. I suppose I would group this as being somewhat retro but I really cant compare it to any former bands except the Velvet Underground which they do a fine cover of the Ocean on a hidden track at the end. They have a sound all thier own with just the right balance of instruments without ever overpowering. I wouldnt call these songs simple but they deliver uniqueness without going too far over. I'm just a little upset that these guys havent been promoted the way they should be. Give them a little more airplay and I can guarentee that you will be hearing these guys all over. It's that good. A hidden gem.

One of my favorite albums.......2007-02-20

I just discovered these guys this year. Frankly, I cannot believe this group is so off the radar. They write wonderfully poppy-sounding melodic songs. This particular CD (and their recent EP) have not left my CD changer in two months. This stuff really grows on you.

Wonderful.......2006-05-05

It's been a long time since I've fallen in love with an album, and this one impressed me on my first listen. Words that come to mind are: subtle, rich, and smooth. These guys are GOOD. Who else can pull you in with an instrumental on the first track??? I'm impressed.

This album is a classic........2006-02-24

This is one of those rare albums that defy labelling; it's full of rich, inspirational, imaginative music. A year on from its release, its delicate tunes and haunting atmosphere come back to me and demand replaying, which can't be said of 99 percent of contemporary albums.

Dreamy........2006-02-22

On their first album, Ambulance LTD is attempting to find themselves on their self-titled debut. It doesn't take long. With sweet melodies, fantastic hooks and heartwarming harmonies, Ambulance LTD floats their way into the indie rock scene as a sophisticated band to be on the look.

Many of these tracks are drenched in a blend of Ambulance LTD's pop sensiblity and artisticness. They expertly use their influences on various tracks, from "Heavy Lifting" which channels early The Beatles to Elliott Smith with the lead singer's intimate vocals.

The album begins with "Yoga Means Union," which is a psychadelic track whose expert instrumentals would go great with a joint. The CD continues with the band's most accessible track, "Primitive," which served as their first single and was found on an American Eagle compilation. This track, however, does not give the listener a good taste of what Ambulance LTD is about in their indie pop approach. Nevertheless, "Primitive" is still a solid track.

"Anecdote" and "Heavy Lifting" go back a few decades with their 60's British pop influences in their fantastic melodies and chords. Something that bands slike Rooney attempted to accomplish but couldn't quite capture it.

"Michigan" goes for more of a folksy approach, but is still a success with its retro hooks.

"Stay Where You Are" is an alluring dreamrock gem and the star of the album. "Sugar Pill" is one of the album's heavier tracks, but is still a beauty. Contrary to the previous song, the album continues with the light and very relaxing "Ophelia," which will surprise you with its lyrical depth.

The track's final song, "Young Urban," shows a very jam band-esque side of Ambulance LTD. Like Phish and other pot-friendly bands, this album will take you out of your surroundings and put you in an intimate spot where it is just you and the dreamlike music of this talented band.

Granted, Ambulance LTD's album is nothing groundbreaking, but take it for what it is. An inoffensive indie pop album. An excellent and calculated inoffensive indie pop album.

Grade: A (96)

Download: Ambulance LTD - Stay Where You Are, Ambulance LTD - Heavy Lifting, Ambulance LTD - Sugar Pill, Ambulance LTD - Yoga Means Union, Ambulance LTD - Anecdote

Skip It : Nothing really.

Average customer rating: Where's the next LP? Best of 2006 so far ambulance is best of usa underground Not So "New" English

New English EP Ambulance LTD Manufacturer: Tvt 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 Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ambulance LTD Ambulance LTD Ten Silver Drops Primitive Stay Where You Are ASIN: B000E8N8ZW Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. New English (new song)
2. Arbuckle (new song)
3. Fearless (Pink Floyd cover)
4. Heavy Lifting (original 8 track acoustic demo)
5. Sugar Pill (original demo)
6. Country Gentleman (from the Startime International compilation)
7. Straight A's (hidden UK Lp track)

Album Description

Rising out of the New York City indie underground three years ago, Ambulance Ltd. delivered one of 2004's most acclaimed rock albums. They also appearanced on Leno, Letterman, Conan and all the other late-night programs and toured the U.S. with the likes of The Killers, Guided By Voices and R.E.M., with an incredible performance at Lollapalooza 2005 as one particular highlight. Broolyn, NY's quartet has made a real impact on modern rock with their classic melodies and lush soundscapes and this latest EP adds a few new twists to their already wide ranging sonic groove.

The "New English Ep" collects rare and unreleased material including two brand new songs ("New English", "Arbuckle"), "Fearless" featuring lead singer Marcus Congleton's best vocal performance to date on a Pink Floyd cover (from "Meddle") and the chiming live favorite, "Straight A's". Ambulance's highly anticipated second album will be released later in 2006.

Customer Reviews:

Where's the next LP?.......2007-01-10

This feels like a toss-off, a space-filler until the band has enough material for a full LP. Live version of "Fearless" doesn't add much to the original. Rest of the cuts are largely forgettable. Nothing here measures up to "Michigan" or "Sugar Pill" from the previous full-length album.

Best of 2006 so far.......2006-05-30

this is definitely the best album i have heard in 2006. Great combination of dream pop and alittle bit soft jazz.
Highlight track:
arbuckle's swan song
heavy lifting
country gentleman

highly recommand!!

ambulance is best of usa underground .......2006-05-04

ambulances excellent debut LP showed their superiority to all the overhyped nyc bands like strokes interpol and radio 4. coming out of brooklyn about 5 years ago, ambulance utilized classic rock and country & western songforms played in unexpected and seductive psychedelic and pop/jazz arrangements.
this ep, a teaser for their sophomore LP due later in the year, shows theyve gotten even better as song-writers and performers. 3 tracks here, the title song, arbuckle's swan song, and country gentleman, are probably the best songs theyve recorded to date. if you liked the poppy acoustic moments on the 1st LP like 'ophilia' you will LOVE new english & country gentlemen. and arbuckles swan song is the best ambulance song to date imo, at least as effective as stay where you are and heavy lifting. but arbuckle is also in an unexpected soul/pop vein, think steely dan or doobie brothers when michael macdonald was in those bands. its the best composition & arrangement ambulance has offered to date. arbuckle would be perfect for boz scaggs or mark eitzel to record. If you know boz's sublime harbor lights or we're all alone, arbuckle's mood is a similar wistful late night saloon loneliness. arbuckle, like stay where you are before it, shows that ambulance is among the most sophisticated of the newer alternative bands. as much as the strokes or yeah yeah yeahs have released good songs & exciting performances, the best ambulance songs & recordings are simply superior and more evolved than their more famous nyc counterparts in every way. heavy lifting was 1 of the best tunes on the 1st LP and this more gentle acoustic demo is every bit as effective. straight a's was on the UK import LP & it also ranks with the best ambulance songs, a very gentle & hypnotic pop-rock tune, almost early 70s in vibe & style.
the sugar pill demo is nice but cant match the other superb compositions on this stunning EP. In total I think this EP is better than the ambulance debut LP, especially arbuckle demonstrating a new level of achievement for the band. If LP #2 is anything like this, it will surely be one of the most important rock Lps of 2006. If you liked the 1st LP this EP will blow you away. BUY IT!!





New English (new song) Listen Listen Listen
2. Arbuckle (new song) Listen Listen Listen
3. Fearless (Pink Floyd cover) Listen Listen Listen
4. Heavy Lifting (original 8 track acoustic demo) Listen Listen Listen
5. Sugar Pill (original demo) Listen Listen Listen
6. Country Gentleman (from the Startime International compilation) Listen Listen Listen
7. Straight A's (hidden UK Lp track)

Not So "New" English.......2006-03-19

Meaning five of the seven songs on this EP were already previously released, just not officially. If you've been following Ambulance since their 2004 self-titled debut, you've probably seen most of these songs floating around somewhere on the internet. The only truly new songs on here are the first two, "New English" and "Arbuckle's Swan Song", both of which are very good.

While it's disappointing that we've been waiting almost exactly two years for a release with all new material, every song on here does deserve to see the light of day. "Country Gentleman" in my opinion is arguably their best song to date. I just think they should've kept their older unreleased material and their new stuff separate. I do know in addition to a couple other unreleased songs, there were a few b-sides that were only released on a couple of singles that would've been nice to see make it on this EP as well.

A nice release though however you choose to look at it. Definitely worth the purchase.

Average customer rating: It's about time Awsome in Concert This is just really good music not bad so dull.

Ambulance LTD Ambulance LTD Manufacturer: Tvt 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 Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: New English EP Ambulance LTD Primitive Stay Where You Are The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B00009NH69 Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. Stay Where you Are
2. Primitive (The Way I Treat You)
3. Heavy Lifting
4. Helmsman
5. Young Urban

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The Brooklyn-based quintet Ambulance LTD delivers is a solidly crafted nod to modern rock's potential for melding a few decades of wildly disparate musical influences into a compelling and cohesive new whole. From the Sea and Cake cool of "Stay Where You Are" to the distortion and dissonant drone that eventually swamp "Helmsman"'s pop foundations, there's a savory dollop here for every indie taste. It's a smart sensibility perhaps inspired by its members own eclectic roots (which reach to the four corners of America and Ireland), and one that doesn't shy away from lifting chord progressions from Roy Orbison ("Young Urban Professional") or fusing fervent new-wave jangle to sparkling, acoustic McCartney-isms on the day-dreamy "Heavy Lifting." And while it remains to be seen if they focus those talents on a cohesive long-player, this debut holds much promise. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Ambulance Ltd. is a New York based five-piece rock group formed in 2000. Drawing influence from 60s psych, 70s rock. 80s pop and 90s shoegazer, their sound is multi-faceted yet concise. This is a five track sampler - 'Stay Where You Are', 'Primitive (The Way I Treat You)', 'Heavy Lifting', 'Helmsman' & 'Young Urban'. Digipak. TVT Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

It's about time.......2004-07-04

This band is long overdue. This band is very unique. Very raw and dirty. If you like good Rock N' Roll this album is for you. I give two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!

Awsome in Concert.......2003-08-01

I saw these guys open up for placebo in Chicago about a month ago and im suprised that people are already slamming the music. This band has got to be the best opening band ive ever seen and i have seen many. My ultimate advise is, if you like a kind of dreary jeff buckley sort of guitar and band then ambulance is for you but, but if you listen to six feet under, your lost.
peace

This is just really good music.......2003-07-05

This is a remarkable CD- the band has a wonderful sound - mixing all the best of current trends with influences going way back to the early 60's. Great to listen to- I have it in my car and like it more each time I play it.

not bad.......2003-06-26

shows promise.

so dull........2003-06-25

I saw ads for this band and heard they are from New York - which is weird because I live in NYC and had NEVER seen or heard of them before, and I remember seeing first shows by the strokes, interpol, yeah yeah yeahs and on and on. I'm not sure why they were signed, except that maybe their label wanted to cash in on some of the New York bands hype of the past 2 years - because this cd is so completely boring I want my money back. It's just lifeless guitar jangle with no hooks and even if they have britpop influences - it doesn't show. They come off like a manufactured boy band - except with messy hair and guitars and telling people they're from Brooklyn.

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Primitive Ambulance LTD Manufacturer: Universal/Island 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 Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ambulance LTD New English EP Stay Where You Are ASIN: B0009JK0NE Release Date: 2003-09-22

Tracks:

1. Primitive (The Way I Treat You)
2. Impervious
3. I Don't Believe Anyone
4. Primitive (The Way I Treat You) (Video)

Album Description

Brooklyn, New York's Ambulance Ltd resurrect the British shoegazing movement of the late `80s and early `90s, employing swirling, dreamy guitars in a indie-rock landscape cluttered by emo purists and punk opportunists. The UK single 'Primitive (The Way I Treat You)' is taken from their 2004 album LP, it's a singsongy groover that sounds kind of like late-'80s Wire or even the Chills. TVT Records. 2005.

Album Details

Ambulance Release their Second Full Single, Taken from their Critically Acclaimed Self-titled Debut Album, featuring Exclusive B-sides.

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Stay Where You Are Ambulance Ltd Manufacturer: Tvt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Primitive New English EP Ambulance LTD ASIN: B0007LSYLE Release Date: 2005-03-07

Tracks:

1. Stay Where You Are
2. Sugar Pill (Demo)

Album Description

Details TBA. TVT Records. 2005.

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South by South West Affair Vol 2 2005 Louis XIV , Rocket Summer , Ambulance LTD , The Sharking , Spitalfield , Supersuckers , Lost City Angels , Over It , D.0.A. , and Wakefield ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000Q83HSI

Product Description

38 songs - 38 artist - rest of artist are - Wakefield - The Upwelling - Tegan & Sara - Youth Group - 7 Days Torn - Ben Lee - Slow to Surface - Spookie Daly Pride - Glorious - The Addictions - Britney Rears - Blue Van - Turpintine Brothers - VCR - ELS - Caccine - Gratitude - Doves - The Letters Organized - Dolour - Esdailes - Hawthorn Heights - Eddie Spaghetti - Victory Within - Bedouin Soundclash - The Academy - Hollow Points - Morel (with Bob Mould) - Abba Roland

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Star Hustler Will Sellenraad & Root Down Manufacturer: Tintop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006O2O04 Release Date: 2002-12-10

Tracks:

1. Go Get It
2. Leprechaun
3. Star Hustler
4. 197 Henry
5. Bag of Jewels
6. Play It Back
7. Live Wire
8. Major Mishap
9. Frightened People
10. Armageddon
11. Go Get It (Revisited)

Product Description

1. Go Get It 2. Leprechaun 3. Star Hustler 4. 197 Henry 5. Bag Of Jewels 6. Play It Back 7. Live Wire 8. Major Mishap 9. Frightened People 10. Armageddon 11. Go Get It (revisited)

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Primitive Ambulance LTD Manufacturer: Universal/Island 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 Shoegazing | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000AOY06 Release Date: 2003-09-22

Tracks:

1. Primitive (The Way I Treat You)
2. Heavy Lifting
3. Country Gentleman

Album Description

Straight out of Brooklyn come Velvet Underground-ish lounge-core cool kids Ambulance Ltd. 'Primitive (The Way I Treat You)' is a prefect example of their brand of well-built, melodic, bluesy-indie-rock, layering their instruments in a wash of sound. Lead

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