- Record Label: [self-released]
- Release Date: Jun 28, 2005
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Universal acclaim- based on 350 Ratings
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Positive: 298 out of 350
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Mixed: 27 out of 350
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Negative: 25 out of 350
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Nov 24, 2022The sonic forefather of later more ambitious and dynamic band's (see:carseatheadrest). This debut is a confident blast of optimism! Helmed by the typical "bad" north-western male vocalist this band with an awful band name leave it all on the 12 songs going in intresting albeit familiar direction. Favourites:over&over again, let the cool goddess rust away,sunshine &clouds
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Aug 14, 2015It's like a homeless ballet dancer, incredibly precise and elegant with the appearance of nonchalance and filth. Somebody give this man a dollar, he deserves it. (Or give him some salt)
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Nov 14, 2011
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PatK.Aug 30, 2008Peter W You have no heart or soul... his voice is perfect for this music/album. This CD is AMAZING.
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HCFeb 20, 2008CYHSY is an immaculate album.
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WilsonA.Dec 12, 2007There are only 3 or 4 albums that I can honestly say don't have a single bad song. This is one of them
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MikeMay 24, 2007
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JeffApr 1, 2007You get used the initially abrasive vocals, and the melodies hook you. It is a very good cd.
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anniexMar 18, 2007becomes familiar right away and stays a favorite due to fresh fun melodies and overall writing. one of my favorites of the year!
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scafyFeb 23, 2007very good album, very good band, very good vocal and music! yeah
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sparkybearJan 25, 2007Yay!
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FabMJan 24, 2007Certainly the best album in the last 15 years. Nothing is like CYHSY, for sure. And the voice...? Well, Lou Reed reminds a asthma-like voice, but is still one of the best rockers ever ;)
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jesuschristJan 5, 2007very good. One of the best bands of the century
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ChrisRDec 1, 2006A completely upbeat off-center release. The singer doesn't have the best voice but is a fantastic vocalist. The music hooked me instantly and hasn't let me go since. I hear so many influences wrapped into a nice neatly wrapped package. Namely Joy division, Velvet Underground, Talking Heads and Arcade Fire. All bands I love.
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jonathanoOct 1, 2006I love every song that they have on that cd!
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ScottVOct 1, 2006classic indie rock, a must listen.
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Mars88Sep 24, 2006They sound alot like wolf parade, but that doesn't make them any less amazing.
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BobGSep 7, 2006Thumb up.
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MihaiVSep 4, 2006It took me almost a year to get into it, but now I'm hooked.
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periaAug 24, 2006Clap Your Hands is what ecstatic Sufis would sound like if they'd been listening to the history of Rock and Roll with a sprinkling of Louis Armstrong's 1920s Hot Five cuts. This is a genuinely great disc.
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ConanWatcherAug 14, 2006Great sound, great music, great look, great lyrics, crappy vocalist. Just saw them on Conan and the vocalist sounds like a tone-deaf 13 year old in puberty. Sorry guys, but the lyrics hurt my ears and ruined the wonderful music...
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sdaasdadAug 4, 2006is the best
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RGJul 28, 2006great rock/pop album highlights are all over but home on ice stands out above all and the beautiful instrumental tracks lead into songs that are perfectly matched. alot of hype behind the record well worht it.
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BrianOJul 15, 2006Top Beef. Just saw them at T in the park aswell and they did the buisness winning over even the most cynical of my friends.
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DavidHMay 5, 2006In my humble opinion, the best album I've heard in years.
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HeinApr 30, 2006Good record but way overratted! Vive The Velvet Underground!!
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leopApr 15, 2006something to be cherished .. a hallmark of independent music.
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AlexPMar 9, 2006Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Yeah Yeah For Cutie. I got this CD in Vancouver and the punky-quirky clerk said
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RyanLMar 5, 2006Occasionally falters, but mostly soars. Many tracks will make you want to follow the album's titular instructions.
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DaveMar 4, 2006Love it!
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MikeLFeb 28, 2006Wonderful. Talking heads goes to the circus.
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ligerkFeb 27, 2006stop thinking!! just feel it! that's it!!
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ChrisGFeb 12, 2006It's so unique and the sound is so good, I can't really describe it. I was a little confused at first but this ranks as top five on my albums of 2005
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NicholasTJan 23, 2006
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kevingJan 22, 2006brilliant sound, they deserve a record deal!
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LizziSJan 18, 2006Bloody brilliant album, everyone should own it.
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PedroLJan 14, 2006All song are great! (well... except #1 :P).
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tommymJan 13, 2006the best albumi have heard for quite while
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mavitiaJan 7, 2006it's 522 am but i'm up, staring at my computer screen. poorly articluting random ideas and listening to them because something in their sound resonates with something i'm trying to get in touch with. thanks guys
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SeanBJan 6, 2006This is a pretty good album, but common, stop complaining about how "over-hyped" this is. They don't pay a dime for advertising and everyone attacks them. For christ sake, complain about artists who actually have no talent, like Lindsey Lohan, not about these guys. They built up a reputation, not an advertising campaign financed by some mega-corporation!
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SeamusSJan 6, 2006It's no classic yet. At the same time, it's undenyably briliant. It shows a promise that, if they keep it up, the next album should be a classic. What's missing the most is a soul. It's tight and lyrically smart but not as moving as it could be. His voice is also an aquired taste.
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NickSJan 5, 2006
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xavierdJan 2, 2006Surprise of the year 2005. Here's a classic from a to z.
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RichardMDec 30, 2005OK, but I think it is very overated. I suspect its independent release (telling the music industry where to put it) had something to do with it.
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ChadSDec 30, 2005
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GuigongDec 20, 2005Un disque qui est arruivé sur ma platine au hasard d'un achat spontané en magasin et un plaisir immense à savourer cette pop marquée d'influences 80. Grand disque!
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scottrDec 16, 2005Best Damn CD I have heard this year. For all those people that say that the lead singers voice sucks....It is the worse voice that I am grateful to hear. This band is original and makes you wanna listen to new music agian. If you dont like it then go listen to Nickelback and put a bullet through your left testicle.
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BenecioZDec 9, 2005By far the best song heard all year, The skin of my yellow country teeth, simply awesome
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MichaelRDec 7, 2005
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AramisGDec 6, 2005It will sound alot like Talking Heads or Violent Femmes on your first listen. Stick with it because it will grow on you. I won't say they are a great band until I hear a follow up album. Too many bands these days burn out after one album.
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MikeCDec 4, 2005
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tigerbalmDec 3, 2005Skin of my yellow country teeth....As good as it gets!! At the risk of sounding like a muscial fascist, if you slag this off, you're just crap.
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SLUGGOODec 1, 2005Talking heads, David Bowie, rapped up into 1 with a rythm that will knock your SOX off, I love it, You deffinetly have to listen to it a few times before it sinks in. They will be huge !
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peegeeDec 1, 2005i initially thought the singer would turn me off to the album however, all of it together, it ends up being quite beautiful.
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MaxSNov 30, 2005This album is kicka$$ buy it now
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FiskeSNov 29, 2005Amazing.... Great album.
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LorganSNov 23, 2005
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BrianGNov 21, 2005to quote the Guinness guys: Brilliant!
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KjetilGNov 17, 2005Best CD of 2005
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DanNov 13, 2005Listen to the reviews above, not the backlash.
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BobbyGNov 12, 2005My favorite for the year. Enchanting.
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RossJNov 10, 2005A sweet, cathartic and life affirming album.
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AdrieCNov 7, 2005help! I can't stop playing this cd!
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MattMNov 1, 2005The best, most passionate, and most refreshing record in years.
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CanadianPhilosopherNov 1, 2005Fantastic album. If you are a fan of classic alternative pop, go out and buy this album immediately. Each song is catchier than the last. I have worn out my CD from overplaying it.
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paullOct 27, 2005
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jimoOct 26, 2005The best new band to come along in 20 years.
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FoodwadMcGeeOct 25, 2005This album eats food, and it is the best eater of food I've seen all year.
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BillyLOct 25, 2005This album is single handedly revolutionizing the way people think about indie bands!
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dugdugOct 25, 2005This album knocks it out of the park. It is impossible to overhype it. I've had it for a month now and I still can't go three days without listening to it.
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camdenlOct 22, 2005pretty cool how they sold the copies themselves through word of mouth. this album gets more intriguing with each listen
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BobDylanOct 21, 2005This is the best album this year so what if its verrrryyy overhyped... deservedly so, so there. Would give it a 9.5, but there's no such thing as a 10 in my opinion (perfection?).
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EffEOct 13, 2005This is a great first album. Reminds me of R.E.M. first albums (Chronic Town and Murmur). The bass line is always lound and melodic and Ounsworth doesn't pretend he can sing. The tunes are really good too, especially The Skins of my Yellow Country Teeth and Heavy Metal. It really sound fresh.
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JohnLOct 8, 2005Over-hyped, but still an excellent album. The opening track is insipid and really irritating, but the rest is strong stuff. The vocals are probably an acquired taste, more eccentric, more like Tom Verlaine than David Byrne, IMO, but I love Television. Probably one of the year's best.
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erinOct 7, 2005i listen againandagainandagainandagain
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DrewKOct 7, 2005
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FrancesAOct 5, 2005I love this band. Such a fresh, new sound, makes you want to get up and groove!
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JoshBOct 5, 2005An amazing debut from an amazing band. See them live, it's worth it. They rock so much. You will absolutely be blown away.
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mattSep 30, 2005one of the most fun and unique records out this year. some elements of talking heads but a great combo of smiths like melodies, new orderish bass and cure-esque keyboards. Skin of my yellow country teeth is my fav trak.. stays in your head so hook laden with great souds from indie producer Adam Lasus
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JasonSep 29, 2005Cannot stop listening. This certainly deserves the hype and took me only one listen to be hooked. Watch out for these guys.
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DavidGSep 29, 2005Damn fine debut
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KeithSep 29, 2005If you approach this album looking for more than just highl quality indie music you may be a bit dissapointed. CYHSY puts forth a solid album; the band has definitely got their act together. There's nothing groundbreaking here, but it's an excellent debut album that offers 12 quality tracks and without a single misfire.
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JustinFSep 28, 2005
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RaulJSep 28, 2005CYHSY have got it. To all of the reviewers who ripped this one, you are welcome to your opinion, however sick & wrong it may be. Great CD.
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CPSep 26, 2005Unbelievable. They are even better live.
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seanlSep 25, 2005one of the best beats that i have heard in a long while. great party album. best album od the summer
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nathonrSep 22, 2005An inventive and pleasing album. It screams to be listen to over and over. I've played it for all my friends and co-workers and most of them have gone to pick up the cd for themsleves. Simply mind blowing, daring, and creative.
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poneillSep 21, 2005perfect summer uncouth unruffled poptastic indie cool
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BrianSSep 18, 2005This is an instant classic album. I haven't heard anything this original, exciting and mind blowing since Modest Mouse debuted with Interstate 8.
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fSep 16, 2005what i needed
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mattaSep 15, 2005Solid debut although it probably isn't quite as good as the buzz that it's getting. People who complain about the lead singer's voice are missing the point-this kind of music wouldn't work if the guy sang like Joe Pernice or Sufjan Stevens. Good disc though, very reminiscent of The Talking Heads with a smashed Thom Yorke on vocals. Definitely worth searching out and getting.
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BenDSep 10, 2005This album is incredibly good. CYHSY knows how to create good hooks that will stay in your head for hours after listening. Singer Alec Ounsworth's pubescent Thom Yorkish singing may irritate some listeners, but I personaly love it. This is the best album of 2005 so far.
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WillemZSep 9, 2005The most exciting new album i've heard so far thid year
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JimSSep 7, 2005
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MikeBSep 1, 2005Addictive pop hooks + wonderfully weird + kinetic energy = I can't stop listening
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mahaAug 23, 2005New York bands come, New York bands go, some deserve more than they got, some are just pretty and consequently are launched as NME coverkids. But this lot, oh my! Exciting stuff, cant wait to hear what comes of them-lets hope they arent lost within the myriad of New York scenesters that never quite are...
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KreshnakKAug 23, 2005To my opinion, this is one of the best lp released this year. This band sounds uniqe! I don't know any band who has significant similarities to "Clap Your Hands...". First, i was quite shocked by the singers brash and impulsive voice. But meanwhile i've got used to it. That's good.
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MusicMavenAug 18, 2005
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carolAug 15, 2005CYHSY isn't the ultimate 2005 masterpiece as a lot of critics say. the "deja-vu" feeling appears once and again, the band needs define their personality... instead, we can enjoy some of the funniest songs of the year... clap hands, yeah!
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stilichoAug 15, 2005Simply amazing work, with obvious influences yet its own unique approach and tone. All it took was the first minute of "Yellow Country Teeth" and I was hooked. I wasn't disappointed by the rest of the album, in fact, it's growing on me. There's no filler, even though not every song is a "single".
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Awards & Rankings
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CYHSY’s songs ring of The Bends-era songwriting, but loungier, more playful, more comfortable in their own skin.
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The record is consistently, remarkably strong.
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If there are complaints to lobby against this remarkable debut, they lie mostly in its sound-quality. Namely, it sounds like what it was: self-recorded and self-released.