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63

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 61 Ratings

  • Summary: Best known for his 1995 single "Clubbed To Death" (which itself is best known as the background music for numerous commercials and a little film called "The Matrix"), producer Rob Dougan finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features that hit as well as newer, moreBest known for his 1995 single "Clubbed To Death" (which itself is best known as the background music for numerous commercials and a little film called "The Matrix"), producer Rob Dougan finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features that hit as well as newer, more orchestral-leaning electronic tracks. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Uncut
    80
    The greatest album ZTT never released. [Oct 2003, p.134]
  2. Q Magazine
    80
    Thankfully... this reissue comes with a bonus instrumental disc, allowing the orchestral menace to speak for itself. [Oct 2003, p.127]
  3. Urb
    60
    A diverting listen. [Jun 2003, p.94]
  4. Filter
    41
    Too painful to be background music. [#5, p.89]
  5. There are no great ideas, or stunning movements, just ego-driven mush set to chocolate box arrangements. Oh, and a tendency towards the kind of vocals that Pink Floyd or Chris Rea might have been proud of.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. johnp
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    Easily 10 marks for this CD. Id never heard of this musician before I got the Matrix out on DVD, now his music sits proud next to my Easily 10 marks for this CD. Id never heard of this musician before I got the Matrix out on DVD, now his music sits proud next to my collection of Bowie classics. You'll never hear music like this again in a good while. The song 'Clubbed to Death' is as good as it was back in 1995 and is one of the songs you just know, without knowing you know that you know. Surprisingly there is not a song that fails to match it on sheer quality and emotion. The gripping 'Left me For Dead' with Dougans gritty vocals left me in awe and 'Will you follow me?' is incredibly uplifting. If this album was a movie, 5 stars, but as a CD, 10 Stars. Expand
  2. SeanM
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    The melodies are an eclectic mix that defies category, genre or type warranting its very own new section in the aisles of music stores. The The melodies are an eclectic mix that defies category, genre or type warranting its very own new section in the aisles of music stores. The vocals are gravelly, rough and raw renderings of a gut wrenching personal journey that deep down strikes an all too familiar chord with every jilted lover. The lyrics are the real treasure especially on the tracks 'Left Me For Dead' and 'Drinking Song'. Both masterful poetic portrayals of a love gone bad, a heart torn in two and a tortured soul. The album, in one word, remarkable. I can't wait for his second album. Collapse
  3. Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Great album! Some songs reminds me a OST from The Matrix... ok I just checked him on wiki, no surprise that I it remind me The Matrix.
  4. AndrewC
    Nov 5, 2003
    10
    I have been waiting years for a album like this. Fantasic beats and orchestral music.
  5. AntonioR
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    Very original & intense. A well-rounded album, never boring
  6. TimK
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    An amazing mix of styles blended perfectly
  7. Dec 27, 2016
    6
    Rob Dougan mélange étrangement musique classique et variété, ce qui consiste à combiner sur quelque rythme syncopé un certain nombre de cordesRob Dougan mélange étrangement musique classique et variété, ce qui consiste à combiner sur quelque rythme syncopé un certain nombre de cordes et une basse électro. La même recette est appliquée tout au long de l'album, accompagnée de sa voix éraillée de vieux crooner, laquelle si elle vous soûle est absente de certains morceaux reproposés en pure version instrumentale.

    Il faut dire que son accent et son marmonnement du pays des kangourous doit faire le même effet aux Anglais que les habitants des caribous pour nous. D'autres morceaux comme le célèbre Clubbed To Death (entendu dans le premier Matrix) sont dès le départ purement instrumentaux. Si ce n'est pas la trouvaille du siècle, cet album se laisse néanmoins écouter, son originalité et une certaine recherche dans ses arrangements ne sont pas déplaisantes à dire vrai.
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