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- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Release Date: Jul 27, 2004
- Summary: The Norway-based indie-folk duo of Erlend Øye and Erik Glambek Bøe reunite for a third album, following some detours by Øye into more electronic-based music.
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Genre(s): Indie, Pop
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Top Track
Cayman Islands | |
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Through the alleyways To cool off in the shadows Then into the street Following the water There's a bearded man Paddling in his canoe Looks as if he... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 18
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Mixed: 5 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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Entertainment WeeklyRiot's tales of lost loves and existential confusion shimmer with precise harmonies, memorably melancholy melodies, and rich but restrained arrangements. [6 Aug 2004, p.80]
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This still isn’t the kind of music that you’ll hear looped on adverts or behind sporting highlights, but instead simple, affecting songs that use the human heart as an instrument as surely as acoustic guitars.
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This new album picks up exactly where the Kings left off, with warm melodies and exquisitely detailed ruminations.
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Q MagazineSweet, nostalgic and relishing the strength of words softly spoken. [Aug 2004, p.112]
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UncutAnother bittersweet, finger-picked confection that shows their chemistry is still there. [Jul 2004, p.101]
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New Musical Express (NME)Hushed vocals, strummed guitars, creeping cello, and an all-encompassing sense of politeness are the order of the day. [19 Jun 2004, p.57]
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Alternative PressWeak. [Sep 2004, p.140]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 17
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Mixed: 0 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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BertLSep 27, 2009
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AshleyGDec 10, 2004
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FrancescoAJul 28, 2004Simply wonderful. Romanti, melancolic, hushed and with beautiful melodies. Sad but warm.
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AndyAug 16, 2006
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RCAug 12, 2004An excellent follow to a great album. Has not left my car cd since I picked it up. Two soft voices blended in perfection.
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AshleyMSep 1, 2004
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LawrencePAug 1, 2004Their best so far. Alot of S&G going on, but still good. I still think they should go the electronic route.
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