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The Campfire Headphase
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Well, they certainly aren't the most prolific of artists, but the acclaimed Scottish electronica duo of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin finally return with a third album.
| LABEL: | Warp |
| RELEASE DATE: | 18 October 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Electronic |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 38 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Thomas H. gave it a10:
Stunning record! One of the best albums I've ever heard!
Jamie B gave it a10:
I think that this is BOC's best work thusfar and progresses to a more organic, lighter sound. They incorporated the guitars beautifully. This is the best possible way they could've gone after Geogaddi. Anxious to see where they go next.
R gave it a6:
The problem with this album is that it is all too nice. The tracks begins to merge into one monotonous ineffective sound. On their last album, Geogaddi, there was a contrast betwen beauty and bits of evil and it made it a lot more compelling. Here, you find the last few tracks begin to get a little dull, not necessarily because they are any worse than the first few, just because you've been listening to the same sorta thing for the last hour. The key differences between this album and their earlier works is the use of simple guitar loops. Dayvan Cowboy is also a fairly unique song for BoC reminding me a little of Four Tet at his best. It features drums and is a good upbeat track, perhaps the only real change of pace in the whole album. If anything, the album lacks more songs like this because it starts to sound sleepy as it drifts on. Other than that there is nothing that different to Music Has The Right To Children, other than the fact it is not as good. In some ways I like the idea of a simple album full of pleasant tracks, taking a break every now and then and not being too progressive all the time. However, the monotonous pace and lack of varety in The Campfire Headphase prevent it from being the gorgeous album it could have been. I am still glad I bought it though and am looking forward to their e.p. which will be released at some point this month (I think).
Gustavo R gave it a10:
I love this album is excellent but every cd of Boards of Canad is Great !!! I like the combination of their sounds, it's a perfect mix of them. Excellent Job.
Sean T gave it an8:
brings more of a human touch to their music. this one feels like it has more of a soul than the last few. and i like the wide use of guitar on this one.
J Tolbert gave it a9:
Still realy good, even if it sounds redundant. Their sound is so solid that I could hear their formula for years and never get tired of it. Still better than most electronica I hear. Perhaps because I was born in 1970 and grew up in North America watching public television as a child too, it brings tears to my eyes.
Hugh J gave it a10:
This is the album I expected when Geogaddi was released. The subtle, intricate details at the edge of perception once again demonstrate why Boards of Canada are the premier act in electronic music. Reviewers who knock this album for not being "different enough" from their past work clearly don't get the point.
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