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| | The Raincoats | | | Music Artist : | | The Raincoats | | Music Style : | | General | | Release Date : | | 1993-11-22 | | Store Price : | | $17.49 | | Artistopia's Price: $17.49 | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Fairytale in the Supermarket
2. No Side to Fall In
3. Adventures Close to Home
4. Off Duty Trip
5. Black and White
6. Lola
7. Void
8. Life on the Line
9. You're a Million
10. In Love
11. No Looking
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Riotous fun and still available if you know where to look...
Submitted on: 2007-09-19 |
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Any one seeking 'perfectly crafted pop perfection' can look away now because this album provides music that is energetically wild, and chaotic, bordering on the ramshackle. But that's the point: It's supposed to be like that!
The album is, perhaps, best known for the cover of 'Lola', but it's just one of the highlights. The use of scratchy violin lends a manic punk-folk edge to some of the tunes and there is an odd mix of musical styles here. It isn't perfect, but music like this isn't about perfection.
If I had to compare it to anyone, I would say maybe, The Slits or Gang of Four.
At the time of writing, this album was unavailable through Amazon but I discovered that it(and all the other Raincoats Albums)can be obtained(new!)from the Rough Trade shop(by phone or online)and for sensible money. So go on, treat yourself.
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 this might be hard to explain, but...
Submitted on: 2006-07-16 |
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...I'll give it a try anyway, because this album is just so damn good. Here goes:
Alternative, independent, punk, what-have-you - for me, these types of music can ultimately be pared down to the idea of freshness. They aim to go about music in their own way not because they are self-important or particularly rebellious or prideful, but because listeners' ears beg for the new. Listening to The Raincoats reminded me of why I like this type of music; they do an especially excellent job because, although novel, they don't seem interested in an outright assault of innovation/experimentation. They manage to achieve a listenable yet stimulating balance between the straight-forward and the eclectic. Sure, I love the avant-garde in music, the relentless pursuit of sounds that have not yet been made, but even that can wear thin with time. And when it does, The Raincoats are there to remind us that genuinely interesting songwriting will always be around. |
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Not as rare an album as it may seem
Submitted on: 2005-04-06 |
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This album is a moving first record that really set the stage for what became decades worth of greatness. It is masterfully pieced together, and the liner notes by Kurt Cobain are a nice touch for the re-released CD.
Particular highlights are a cover of the Kink's "Lola" and the opening track "Fairytale in the Supermarket." But it's all great. It was good to hear this album after hearing some of their later works. Everytime I listened to a new Raincoats' CD, I felt like it was a completely different band. This one is no exception. You can, however, really hear the dissonance and innate songwriting ability that is more thoroughly tuned in their newest release, Looking in the Shadows, however "uncool" it might seem to like that later, more available record.
There are several different labels that this album was released on. I decided to write this review because I am disgusted by the markup by sellers. It's truly an album that should be heard by many.
Kurt Cobain makes reference to music snobs who horde records as some sort of personal anthem. He says they're bollocks. I agree. If you want a copy, go to the Rough Trade website and they have them there for the equivalent of US $20 including shipping. I got my album in brand new shape and think the hundreds of dollars sellers here are charging is ridiculous. |
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Feminine Punk Rock
Submitted on: 2005-03-15 |
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One of my favorite albums, this is incredibly catchy and unique post-punk. The Raincoats employ jittery, unconventional melodies and somewhat innocent sounding vocals which make for endearing songs that quickly grow on you. For whatever reason, the band never gained the recognition of many of their male counterparts and as a result their albums are quite difficult to find. Try Ebay. All in all, an unbelievable, unabashedly feminine punk rock album.
P.S.- Check out Liliput and The Slits as well. |
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nothing like it before or since
Submitted on: 2004-08-13 |
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| As soon as I got this cd I wanted to skim over it on my way to sleep but it ended keeping me awake the entire length of the album with a smile on my face. It even gets better and better ever time I hear it. Can't say I've heard aything else like it. |
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