| 1. Acsarnao |
| 2. Time Of The Wind |
| 3. Wannsee |
| 4. Island Of Birds |
| 5. Lagoon |
| 6. Sand Chimes |
| 7. Glittering Stars |
| 8. Velvet Light |
| 9. Asterope I |
| 10. Merope |
| 11. Ravencreek |
| 12. Far Out |
Ambient Music,Nik Tyndall,Sob,Ambient,New Age,Progressive Electronic
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No More Sweet Music
Hooverphonic Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BTCI96 Release Date: 2005-11-21 |
Tracks:
- You Love Me to Death
- We All Float
- Music Box
- You Hurt Me
- No More Sweet Music
- Tomorrow
- Dirty Lenses
- Heartbeat
- Wake Up
- My Child
- Ginger
Tracks:
- You Love Me to Death
- We All Float
- Music Box
- You Hurt Me
- No More Sweet Music
- Tomorrow
- Dirty Lenses
- Heartbeat
- Wake Up
- My Child
- Ginger
Album Description
European edition of their fifth studio album features a bonus disc of remixes of all the tracks features on the album. 22 tracks in all. Hooverphonic is based in Belgium, a small European country with a strong music scene featuring an open air festival tradition that starts as early as 1959. Hooverphonic's career has been marked from the beginning by international recognition, when the song '2 Wicky' was chosen for the movie 'Stealing Beauty' by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. From then on, their music kept appearing in movies, TV shows and commercials in the States, as well as in Spain and Japan. If Hooverphonic's '97 debut 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular' clearly showed trip hop roots, the band has evolved since with three albums in five years. In 2001 they headlined at the Werchter festival in front of a crowd of 50.000. In 2003 they released 'Sit Down and Listen to', live recorded with a string quartet and followed by a tour with more than 60 concerts in 9 countries. Sony. 2005.Album Details
2005 Double Album Set from the Award Winning Belgian Electronic Pop Group who have Been Recording Since 1996. Now Reduced to a Trio, this is their Most Ambitious Album to Date.Customer Reviews:
Their absolute best yet!!.......2006-12-28
Completely Accessible.......2006-06-10
Essential For Any Hooverphonic Fan.......2006-03-16
Both albums present each song in a very different way. There is no discernable pattern - for instance, songs on one disc are not of a certain genre (trip hop, electronica, etc)..again each disc presents 11 songs, each completely different from the same title on the other disc. Amazing.
That said, the songs themselves are outstanding. I rank this album with Hooverphonics' finest efforts to date. Standout tracks are the title track, "We All Float", "You Love Me to Death", "Dirty Lenses" and the very radio-friendly "You Hurt Me".
Not only is this album a double treat, it is a challenge as well. In no way do I mean this album is inaccessible - it is, very much so. It is a challenge in that you have to get used to hearing two superb but absolutely different versions of the same song. A sensational idea and executed perfectly - an incredibly inspired and innovative feat. Superbly euphoric and dreamy from beginning to end. Highly recommended and well worth the money.
More sweet music...please!.......2006-02-07
I initially didn't like the idea of two versions of the same album because I expected one to be significantly better and the other to be mostly throw-aways. That is not the case at all, though! Both versions are incredible and I listen to them equally. I'd say the general sound is a combination of all previous albums. There's also an Asian flair among some of the tracks that adds to the cool vibe. More Sweet Music is more organic/loungy while NO More Sweet Music is more electronic/trip-hoppy. If I had to choose, I think I like More Sweet Music just slightly more - mostly because I like its version of "We All Float" much more and its version of the title track is probably my favorite Hoover song ever. Seriously, I'm obsessed with it. My least favorite track is "Music Box" from More Sweet Music. The music and the verses are cool, but the chorus is a bit off-key and just doesn't work for me.
Overall, this is another masterpiece (actually two masterpieces) by one of my favorite (and most underrated) bands. I can't stop playing these discs. This will definitely be one of 2006's best.
Old Hooverphonic is dead, long life new Hooverphonic!.......2005-12-30
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Erotic Lounge: Sensual Passion, Vol. 2
Various Artists Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002XNQ5G Release Date: 2004-10-25 |
Tracks:
- No Ordinary Love
- Ain't No Sunshine - Jazzamor
- Don't Make Me Want You - Dublex Inc.,
- Mad About You [Llorca's Radio Shot] - Hooverphonic
- Kiss - Beanfield,
- Mulata - Raul Paz
- Fast & Loud - Stane Pompougnac
- Can I Get a Witness [Thievery Corporation Mix] - Sofa Surfers
- Love Can Sing - Pauline London
- Soon [Smoovah Mix] - Jazzanova
- Never Stop Loving - Fous de la Mer,
- Let It Go - Etro Anime
- Passing By - Zero 7
- I Think It's... - Moodorama
- Toi et Moi
Tracks:
- Be With Me - Hacienda
- Sweet Poison of Your Love
- Sit Beside Me - Micatone
- How Long Has This Been Going On [MJ Cole Remix] - Carmen McRae
- Could Heaven Ever Be Like This [Dublex Inc. Remix] - DJ Friction
- Under the Rain - Planet Funk
- Me Leve - Ian Pooley, Rosanna, Zelia
- At Night [Afterlife Remix] - Shakedown
- Night [Rk's Vocal Mix] - Miguel Migs
- Pop Muzak [Ian Pooley Radio Edit] - Mousse T. Vs Hot 'N' Juicy, Roachford
- Hide U [John Creamer & Stephane K. Radio Edit] - Kosheen
- Enlight My Day [Sdeep Remix]
- Love Bizarre
- Electric Lady [Elektrische Bidde Mix] - Rodney Hunter
- Dream of You
Album Description
Import exclusive dance/lounge compilation featuring tracks from Hooverphonic, Sofa Surfers, Jazzanova, Zero 7, Ian Pooley, Miguel Migs, Mousse T, Kosheen, Schiller, & more. Sony. 2004.Customer Reviews:
Erotic Lounge Definitely Delivers the Lounge ... Other Part of Title Up to You :-).......2006-02-01
But in the case of this collection - they actually have labeled and named it correctly!
As for the "Erotic" portion, these CD's will definitely help with the right person(s) in the room ... just like listening to Barry White by yourself - in a blizzard - inside a Greyhound bus station in Fairbank, Alaska may not help you much, these CD's deliver on the promise of great 'lounge' music - the rest is up to you :-)
There are four in the series so far. They are all excellent with only a few tracks not up to par on each set so you can't really go wrong but there are differences.
EROTIC LOUNGE: The first is the softest of them all with lots of minimalist lounge. A perfect CD to end your evening or the first CD in the morning.
EROTIC LOUNGE - DELUXE EDITION: It's exactly what a 'lounge' CD should be - full of chill beats backed by light jazz beats or bossa nova-like beats. If anyone wants to know what 'lounge' should sound like - this CD pretty much encapsulates what it should be.
EROTIC LOUNGE - SENSUAL PASSION: Along with great 'lounge' tracks, they pick up a beat a bit with tracks that go into trance chill or trip hop - again, all tasteful, fun and aptly cool. On the slightly exotica tracks, they veer from bossa nova to light samba.
EROTIC LOUNGE - BARE JEWELS: This is the least lounge of the collection with most tracks really more trip hop, light trance or melodic acid jazz - nothing wrong with - still a great collection of tracks - just so you know exactly what you're getting.
So whatever the mood you want to set - from 'lounge' where you can easily converse over the instrumental tracks to tracks that will get you in the mood for a fun samba or tracks to lead to you to the bedroom - they're all here. Pick and choose or get them all - you can't go wrong with this series, so far, they're all great.
And hey, the CD cover alone is worth a star :-)
Great CD to listen to in the bedroom.......2005-12-18
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World Mix
Deep Forest Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000264JN Release Date: 1998-10-27 |
Tracks:
- Deep Forest
- Sweet Lullaby
- Hunting
- Night Bird
- First Twilight
- Savana Dance
- Desert Walk
- White Whisper
- Second Twilight
- Sweet Lullaby [Ambient Mix]
- Sweet Lullaby [Round the World Mix][*]
- Sweet Lullaby [Apollo Mix][*]
- Deep Forest [Sunrise at Alcatraz][*]
- Forest Hymn [Apollo Mix][*]
- Forest Hymn
Album Description
Reissue of the internationally flavored, French da nce act's remix album. Feauting 15 tracks in all. Highlights include, 'Sweet Lullaby (Ambient Mix), (Round The World Mix), (Apollo Mix), 'Deep Forest (Sunrise At Alctraz Mix)', 'Forest Hymn (Apollo Mix), 'Hunting', 'Night Bird', 'Desert Walk' & more.Customer Reviews:
They are our past..........2003-05-23
In my opinion, every song is worth listening to. My favorites on the album are: Sweet Lullaby[ambient mix], Night Bird, Desert Walk, White Whisper and The Second Twilight.The extra features on the album are different mixes from Sweet Lullaby, Deep Forest and Forest Hymn. This is just like a special edition of the original album called Deep Forest which as I know it now is out of print. But I am glad that I was able to get a copy of this one.
I would recommend this album to anyone who likes tribal rythems with new age music. I loved the album and I hope you do to.
6 starz.......2003-05-10
Wonderful and exotic music for your ear and soul!
Wacky, wacky group!.......2002-09-20
Listened to it so much, I can't anymore. It's different, if you like that sort of thing.
A PIECE OF EDEN.......2002-03-29
Deep Forest.......2001-12-08
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Garlands
Cocteau Twins Manufacturer: Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004Y81C Release Date: 2003-02-18 |
Tracks:
- Blood Bitch
- Wax and Wane
- But I'm Not
- Blind Dumb Deaf
- Shallow Then Halo
- Hollow Men
- Garlands
- Grail Overfloweth
Album Description
2003 4AD reissue of 1982 album remastered by guitarist Robin Guthrie.Album Details
20 Years on It's Hard to Conceive the Impact the Cocteau Twins Made with their Debut Only Nine Months after Elizabeth Fraser (Vocals Extraordinaire), Robin Guthrie (Guitar) and Will Heggie (Bass) First Formed the Band. With No Press Exposure and Only a Handful of Live Shows (But Thanks to an Oft Repeated John Peel Session) the Album Reached the Top 10 in the Independent Chart Where it Stayed for the Following Year. At the End of 1982 Nme Readers Voted it Among the Best Albums of the Year.Customer Reviews:
cocteaus in their baby stage.......2006-10-13
Where are the Peel Sessions?.......2006-10-01
In Defense..........2006-07-27
Angry Cocteau Twins, if possible.......2005-12-30
Standout tracks are: Blood Bitch, Blind Dumb Deaf, and Grail Overfloweth.
The album is excellent, the remaster is crap.......2005-12-19
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Singles 96-06
Hooverphonic Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000K7UF44 Release Date: 2006-11-27 |
Tracks:
- Water
- Wardrope
- 2 Wicky
- Barabas
- Club Montepulciano
- Eden
- This Strange Effect
- Jackie Cane
- Mad About You
- Out of Sight
- Vinegar & Salt
- Sometimes
- World Is Mine
- One
- Last Thing I Need Is You
- Wake Up
- You Hurt Me
- We All Float
- Dirty Lenses
- Lung (Happy Go)
Album Details
2006 Issued Anthology that Caps the Belgian Band's Tenure with the Sony-bmg Label. The Set was Culled from all their Albums: A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (1996), Battersea (EP) (1998), Blue Wonder Power Milk (1998), the Magnificent Tree (2000), Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane (2002), Sit Down and Listen to Hooverphonic (Live Album) (2003) and No More Sweet Music (2005).
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Singles 96-06
Hooverphonic Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000K7UF3K Release Date: 2006-11-27 |
Tracks:
- Inhaler
- Wardrope
- 2 Wicky
- Barabas
- Club Montepulciano
- Eden
- This Strange Effect
- Jackie Cane
- Mad About You
- Out of Sight
- Vinegar & Salt
- Sometimes
- World Is Mine
- One
- Last Thing I Need Is You [Radio Version]
- Wake Up
- You Hurt Me
- We All Float
- Dirty Lenses [No More Sweet Music Version]
- Lung (1977) [Happy Go Disco Mix]
Tracks:
- Inhaler [Multimedia Track]
- 2 Wicky [Multimedia Track]
- Club Montepulciano [Multimedia Track]
- Eden [Multimedia Track]
- This Strange Effect [Multimedia Track]
- Jackie Cane [Multimedia Track]
- Mad About You [Version 1][Multimedia Track]
- Mad About You [Version 2][Multimedia Track]
- Out of Sight [Multimedia Track]
- Vinegar & Salt [Multimedia Track]
- Sometimes [Multimedia Track]
- World Is Mine [Multimedia Track]
- One [Multimedia Track]
- Last Thing I Need Is You [Multimedia Track]
- Wake Up [Multimedia Track]
- You Hurt Me [Multimedia Track]
- Dirty Lenses [Multimedia Track]
Album Details
2006 Issued Anthology that Caps the Belgian Band's Tenure with the Sony-bmg Label. The Set was Culled from all their Albums: A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (1996), Battersea (EP) (1998), Blue Wonder Power Milk (1998), the Magnificent Tree (2000), Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane (2002), Sit Down and Listen to Hooverphonic (Live Album) (2003) and No More Sweet Music (2005). This Special Edition Includes a Bonus Dvd with Unspecified Content.Customer Reviews:
Awsome.......2007-05-13
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Porcelain 2 (Remixes)
Moby Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004U904 Release Date: 2000-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Porcelain [Clubbed to DeAth Variation by Rob Dougan]
- Porcelain [Futureshock Instrumental]
- Porcelain [Torsten Stenzel's Edited Remix]
Album Description
The sixth single worldwide from the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist's 1999 album 'Play'. Part 2 features 3 non-album tracks, each of which is a different remix of 'PorcelainClubbed To Death Version By Rob Dougan', 'Futureshock Instrumental' and 'Torsten Stenzel's Edited Remix'. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.Album Details
Moby's dreamy trance track 'Porcelain' originally appeared on his 1999 full length, 'Play', but has since also made it onto the 'Beach' original soundtrack & now exists as a two part single. This second part features three exclusive remixes.Customer Reviews:
Yup, it's a single.......2002-10-31
A must have for 'Trance' and 'Progressive House' DJs.......2001-02-06
Moby has been around for quite some time now. You might not realize that from his sudden thrust into the spotlight. He has been making electronic music for over a decade now and this shows how experience can pay off. The smooth samples with a trance beat and a soft melody is not easy to pull off. But Moby always seems to find the right talent to remix his music and add to the overall experience. This is no exception. Check out some of his older releases and you will understand my point. (I.e. "feeling so real") Moby has repeatedly proven his versatility and it is hard sometimes to know what to expect from him. I have been through this dilemma a number of times personally. Even though Moby himself did not remix all of the tracks you can be rest assured they are of a high caliber.
I have spun the Vinyl equivalent of this disc on a number of occasions and it is becoming something of a crowd favorite. It is a great way to put a little transition into a primarily hard set. Club crowds, believe it or not, like a little variety form time to time. I would not recommend 'part one' as readily as this release but they are both well worth having even if you are not a die-hard Moby fan.
But don't just take my word for it. Check it out for yourself and post what you think. What do I know anyway?
In my dreams I'm jealous all the time..........2000-09-28
Remix CD of "Porcelain".......2000-07-05
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Top Gear: The Ultimate Driving Experience
Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BUBRGK Release Date: 2005-11-21 |
Tracks:
- Bodyrockers I Like The Way
- Razorlight Somewhere Elsewhere
- Keane Somewhere Only We Know
- The Coral In The Morning
- The Hives Hate To Say I Told You So
- The Killers Somebody Told Me
- Cream v Hoxtons Sunshine Of Your Love
- The Cardigans My Favourite Game
- The Stone Roses Love Spreads
- The Charlatans UK - You're So Pretty
- The Rasmus In The Shadows
- The New Radicals Get What You Give
- Mylo Drop The Pressure
- Les Rhythmes Digitales Jacques Your Body
- DJ Shadow You Can't Go Home Again
- David Holmes Gritty Shaker
- Snow Patrol Run
- Travis Side
- Deadly Avenger We Took Pelham
Tracks:
- Oasis Little By Little
- Rob D Clubbed To Death
- 4Hero Les Fleur
- Lemon Jelly Go
- Lamb Angelica
- Groove Armada Edge Hill
- UNKLE Panic Attack
- Primal Scream Echo Dek (Vanishing Dub)
- Underworld Oh
- Nightmares On Wax Les Nuits
- J Walk Soul Vibration
- Sebastian Tellier La Ritournelle
- Kinobe Grass Roots Horizon
- The Charlatans UK And if I Fall
- The Killers Believe Me Natalie
- Dusted If You Go Down To The Woods
- Bonobo Kota
- Thomas Newman Any Other Name
- Hybrid Finished Symphony
- Barber Adagio For Strings
Album Description
Top Gear, the flagship BBC driving brand, is the definitive guide to motoring with a ruthless team of so-called "petrolheads" who are absolutely obsessed with cars and motorcycles.Top Gear, available on 2xCD, is The Ultimate Driving Experience. CD1 delivers a contemporary driving soundtrack featuring tracks by Bodyrockers, Razorlight, Keane, The Killers, Mylo, Snow Patrol, DJ Shadow and more.
CD2 switches to a more expansive and dramatic soundtrack with tracks by Oasis, 4Hero, Lamb, Groove Armada, Underworld, Lemon Jelly, Hybrid, UNKLE, Nightmares on Wax, and more.
Album Details
The Flagship BBC Driving Brand is Stronger Than Ever, Attracting Record TV Viewing Audiences. The Show Uses Plenty of Music and Not Just Dusty Old Rock Anthems. Disc One Delivers a More Contemporary Driving Soundtrack (Bodyrockers, Razorlight, the Hives, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, the Killers Etc). Switch to Disc Two and You'll Find a More Expansive and Dramatic Soundtrack; Cue Rob D, David Holmes, the Orb, Nightmares on Wax and Lemon Jelly. This is an Exciting Concept for a Driving Album and Sits Comfortably in the Back Seat with the Younger, More Dynamic Hip Audience that Regularly Watches the Show.
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Miss Sarajevo
Passengers Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000072T8 Release Date: 1995-11-27 |
Tracks:
- Miss Sarajevo
- One
- Bottom (Watashitachi No Ookina Yume)
- Viva Davidoff
Album Details
The Passengers Are a Charitable Supergroup Including the Members of U2, Brian Eno and Luciano Pavarotti. This Item was Released in 1995 to Benefit the War Child Charity and the Cradle Foundation. Features Three Original Passenger Tracks and a Live Versionof the U2 Track 'one' (Recorded on September 12th, 1995 in Modena, Italy).Customer Reviews:
One of the best "U2" singles ever.......2003-03-28
Starting with Miss Sarajevo, this song is fantastic even if it is not typical U2. As has been mentioned the combination of Pavarotti and U2 is a match made in heaven. I have always been amazed in how well Bono's voice and the group complement other vocalists, and this is no exception. The only drawback on this particular disc is that Pavarotti's part is cut short in this slightly edited version (as compared to the full album).
The jewel of this disc though is not the single itself but the live version of One. Here we are treated to One in an elegant vocal style that is far superior to the original album version. The audience singing along actually complements the song rather than detract as is often the case in live recordings. The biggest plus here is the full orchestral accompanyment and the addition of Brian Eno singing along. The final product is a recording of One that is full of texture and elevates the song to a level worthy of its greatness.
Bottoms: This is actually an instrumental remix of Zoo Station that I find fantastic. I am not normally a fan of remixes, but this is tasteful and done in the spirit of the whole Passengers project, though it is still a bit dancy. I find it fun to "sing" along to this mix, and you will find the tempo is actually a bit faster and more upbeat in a subtle way.
Viva Davidoff: This is the only track that does not have a hint of U2. It is really weird. Even weirder than the weirdest stuff on the Passengers album. I find this one track impossible to listen to almost. It is more abstract than ambiant, and it seems like it is a bit much even if for an Eno song. Yet, the first three tracks more than make up for this one, and I still give the single 5 starts. It is definitely better than most U2 singles since.
One of the best ever.......2002-03-21
Amazing all-time favorite.......2000-10-27
Of my 400+ CDs (doesn't include the 700+ LPs), this could just be my all-time favorite. It is ALWAYS played at maximum volume; I just can't help it!
Luciano Pavarotti is amazing as only he can be, but the COMBINATION of his incredible voice, the intensity of the music of U2, and the way they work together is something that truly deserves the word AWESOME. It gives me chills every time I hear it.
I was surprised to find it here on Amazon, after having such a hard time tracking it down before!
Hm. Guess I need to go hear it yet again!
war child ..........2000-07-31
Best.......1999-08-18
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No More Sweet Music
Hooverphonic Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BTCI9G Release Date: 2005-11-21 |
Tracks:
- You Love Me To Death
- We All Float
- Music Box
- You Hurt Me (But I've Got So Much More To Give)
- No More Sweet Music
- Tomorrow
- Dirty Lenses
- Heartbeat
- Wake Up
- My Child
- Ginger
- You Love Me To Death
- We All Float
- Music Box
- You Hurt Me (But I've Got So Much More To Give)
- No More Sweet Music
- Tomorrow
- Dirty Lenses
- Heartbeat
- Wake Up
- My Child
- Ginger
- You Love Me To Death (Remix)
- We All Float (Remix)
- Music Box (Remix)
- You Hurt Me (Remix)
- No More Sweet Music (Remix)
- Tomorrow (Remix)
- Dirty Lenses (Remix)
- Heartbeat (Remix)
- Wake Up (Remix)
- My Child (Remix)
- Ginger (Remix)
- You Love Me To Death (Remix)
- We All Float (Remix)
- Music Box (Remix)
- You Hurt Me (Remix)
- No More Sweet Music (Remix)
- Tomorrow (Remix)
- Dirty Lenses (Remix)
- Heartbeat (Remix)
- Wake Up (Remix)
- My Child (Remix)
- Ginger (Remix)
- Wake Up (Remix)
- Wake Up
- You Hurt Me (Remix)
- You Hurt Me
Album Description
European double-dual Disc pressing of their fifth studio album features the 11-track album on the first disc with the DVD side featuring all of the songs in DVD-A. The second disc features remixes of all album tracks on both the audio and DVD side. 44 tracks in all. Hooverphonic is based in Belgium, a small European country with a strong music scene featuring an open air festival tradition that starts as early as 1959. Hooverphonic's career has been marked from the beginning by international recognition, when the song '2 Wicky' was chosen for the movie 'Stealing Beauty' by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. From then on, their music kept appearing in movies, TV shows and commercials in the States, as well as in Spain and Japan. If Hooverphonic's '97 debut 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular' clearly showed trip hop roots, the band has evolved since with three albums in five years. In 2001 they headlined at the Werchter festival in front of a crowd of 50.000. In 2003 they released 'Sit Down and Listen to', live recorded with a string quartet and followed by a tour with more than 60 concerts in 9 countries. Sony. 2005. * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to hear the DVD-A side selections.Album Details
2005 Double Album Set from the Award Winning Belgian Electronic Pop Group who have Been Recording Since 1996. Now Reduced to a Trio, this is their Most Ambitious Album to Date. This Special Dualdisc Edition Includes all the Songs in on a Dvd-a Side in Dolby Digital5. 1 Surround Sound on the Flip Side of the Disc.
Customer Reviews:
Best Hooverphonic album yet.......2007-05-02
Breathtaking Audio Experience!.......2007-02-04
In this age of internet music stores, I'm sure I'm not alone in my shift to purchasing fewer and fewer actual CDs... why bother buying the CD when all I'm going to do is rip it to an iPod? iTunes has been a great convenience in this aspect. As a result, the growth of my CD collection has all but ground to a halt, despite my longing for the tactile experience of holding the CD in my hands and paging through the lyrics booklet.
However, if we were all very, very lucky, this Hooverphonic disc could be at the head of a line of many such releases. No More Sweet Music could not be a greater gift to a music lover - not one, but TWO albums of music, one being a remix of the other. In addition, each of the two albums in 5.1 surround on DVD. And to top it off, four music videos and a making-of documentary. A complete audio experience, and an absolute dream for any Hooverphonic fan.
Even more importantly, a must for any audiophile, fan of Hooverphonic or not. The music on this album is very accessible, and beyond that, ABSOLUTELY JAW-DROPPING in 5.1 surround. I have demoed the music for a wide variety of people, none of which were Hooverphonic fans before listening to this album, and all have expressed awe at the experience. Hooverphonic created this album with this experience in mind, and it's obvious. Songs like "We All Float" are pleasant enough when heard on a CD, but literally wrap around you when heard on a proper 5.1 setup. I heard one of the tracks on my iPod while commuting the other day, and found myself longing to be at home in front of the DVD player to hear it all around me.
While SACD failed to take off and is not compatible with every DVD player, the tracks on this disc should be playable on any DVD player, as it is recorded as a standard DVD movie. While the tracks play, a photo image appears on the TV, so as not to distract with moving video. I believe the details on the Amazon listing state that you need an all-region player to listen to the DVD audio, but I have an XBOX 360 with a Region 1 DVD player inside and it played without a problem. I could not offer up a single complaint about the entire experience, except to say that it has raised my expectations of new music to an almost unrealistic level.
I could not recommend it more. If you have a proper 5.1 setup and are a fan of audio, the $50 spent on this dual-disc release could not be better spent. An instant addition to any must-have list.
It's your choice . . . .......2006-03-10
If you get the dual disc version, there is also a 5.1 suround sound to listen to, as well as a DVD of a mini documentary/interview of the band. It was great to watch because it gives an insight to the artists viewpoint about the album. Don't forget to turn on the English subtitles because they were speaking Dutch (I think it was Dutch).
They're Back..........2005-12-10
Whatever chip that had malfunctioned in Alex Callier's head has been fixed. Their sound is much more contemporary and not trying so hard to emulate various styles. The first disc is a bit more like the Magnificent Tree: sultry, orchestral, slow and deliberate. The big difference is that it doesn't sound so kitschy and constrained by the predictable organic palette of instruments on Magnificent Tree.
A few gems on Disc One:
Dirty Lenses has a nice driving feel with a full sound. It reminds me of Lung on "Blue Wonder Power Milk" with Battersea's wide open ambient synths.
You Hurt Me has a pretty neat driving beat and piano/harpsichord accompaniment. It almost sounds like Fiona Apple singing, but the instrumentals are much more rich.
Music Box is a nice relaxed progression and is overall, a pleasant and cool song.
My Child is a very cool song. The analog synths are fat and wide. A nice glissando on the synth makes it pretty disjointed.
Ginger is a nice way to close out the album.
As for Disc Two, it's a completely different production. And I have to say that I like this "album" much better. A lot more creativity involved with each track. There is more effects processing and the instrumentals are allowed to breath.
One thing's for sure, with two very distinct discs: Disc One being radio-friendly for the masses and Disc Two for the cool electronic/downtempo crowd, Hooverphonic will be able to please much more people this time around. Welcome back to my music library.
Almost speechless.......2005-12-02
This version of the album (Dual Disc) is very interesting indeed. It was known a long time in advance that they would be doing a sort of "double album" in which they would have the standard Hooverphonic-style music and another version, a sort of remixed version of the album. Let me start by saying that the samples found on the official website do not do these songs justice!
The passion, tone, and sometimes fury of the tone and lyrics on these songs is fantastic! "You Love Me To Death," "You Hurt Me," "No More Sweet Music," "Wake Up," and "Ginger" are fantastic tracks with great vocals provided by Hooverphonic's beautiful Geike Arnaert, who is never off. Once she starts singing, this album really takes off and doesn't end until its over!
The remix version offers some fun and different takes to the normal songs. While some of them are rather uninteresting (i.e. "We All Float"), some offer very different and almost better styles (i.e. "Heartbeat").
Then you have the DVD features. The DVD sound quality of the album (each DVD side has the entire album in DVD format) is fantastic. I listen to that more than the standard one! Then you have the music videos which are nice but the differences between the normal and remixed versions are too few to make watching them all at the same time something of value.
Then you have the short documentary which is fantastic! Seeing and learning about how these guys work on their stuff is great. Learning about them, about the songs, and just seeing them do something aside from sing and play music is a real treat.
Is all of the bonus stuff worth the extra money? I wouldn't say so unless, like me, you're a huge fan of the group. If you are, I wouldn't tell you to get anything but this one. Remember, though, that Dual Discs are thicker and heavier than normal CDs/DVDs, so watch out what you put it in!
Overall, I'm still sinking into this album (weeks later) but I'm fairly sure that if it isn't the best, it is at least my favorite.
But this purchase is NOT for first-time listeners. Try "Blue Wonder Power Milk" or "Magnificent Tree", first!
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