Much Against Everyone's Advice (+ Bonus Track) [Extra tracks, Import]

Soulwax | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 26, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Play It Again Sam UK
• ASIN: B00000ILR8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,398 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Conversation Intercom

2. Saturday

3. When Logics Die

4. Much Against Everyone's Advice

5. Overweight Karate Kid

6. Proverbial Pants

7. The Salty Knowledge of Tears

8. Flying Without Wings

9. More Than This

10. Too Many DJ's

11. Temptingly Yours

12. Scream

13. Funny

Editorial Reviews

Belgian group's mix of loops, guitars, strings and dance-inspired rhythms is fresh and appealing, and Much Against Everyone's Advice - Soulwax's third album overall. Play it Again Sam. 1999.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Only Knew!, May 6, 2000

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thepoet "chewyluka" (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Much Against Everyone's Advice (Audio CD)

I often wonder what happened to the really catchy hooks and tremendous crescendos that used to fill songs in the late sixties? Well in Soulwax's US debut they not only fill the void, they improve on it, pound it, punch it, & leave indelible marks on the wall of pop hall of fame. NOT ONCE this year have I heard an album that was this unpredictable yet totally satisfying. With tracks like "Flying Without Wings" & "Too Many DJ's" most bands wouldn't even bother with the rest of the album. Well these guys do. I think it would be totally neglectful to disregard David Sardy who is acting producer on this. If you are familiar with his own bands' (Barkmarket) work you will hear the same intricacies here only a lot more tame. I can only imagine this album would have sounded TOTALLY different without him, so much props to David. If I had to compare these guys to anyone I would have to say ....well they are damn original. I guess "If you want KC & the Sunshine Band well they are not." Not a wasted track to be found. And what better way to spend this summer with your roof down, be careful all of you without a convertible, and just play this. You will note how loud your stereo will be. Don't worry that is perfectly normal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding POWERpop Debut; Belgium's Best Kept Secret, April 25, 2000

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punkreform (south carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Much Against Everyone's Advice (Audio CD)

Soulwax delivers its American debut in top form, equally groundbreaking and unconventionally pop-hooked. With cuts like "Much Against Everyone's Advice," one wonders: why the hell haven't Soulwax cracked the charts in America? Not many artists can meld full-force powerpop and urban beats this seamlessly. Check this out if you haven't. Best tracks: "Much Against Everyone's Advice," "Too Many DJ's," "Proverbial Pants" Rating: 8/10

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Freshest New Music In Years, February 8, 2002

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Jason Klein (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Much Against Everyone's Advice (Audio CD)

As a big fan of Beck, Radiohead, Cake, Fountains of Wayne and Cracker, I was looking for some new music to freshen up my music collection. Using Amazon's "if you like this, you'll like this" service, I stumbled across Soulwax. And boy, am I glad I did. With clear, clever lyrics coupled with a unique blend of rock/alternative/electronica/blues/soul, this album rocks. It is the best new album I have heard in months. It was one of those albums that you put in once, like all the songs, and then listen to it repeatedly. I highly recommend it. I anxiously await their next album.

Speaking of little-known bands that should be well-known. I highly recommend checking out New York indie band, Fountains of Wayne. If you are looking for an A+ pop band with witty lyrics and catchy tunes, Fountains of Wayne is as far as you need look. Both albums are excellent.