Biggest Blue Hi-Fi [Import]

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Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: PID
• ASIN: B0000AAMUH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,029 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Happy New Year

2. Eighties Fan

3. Houseboat

4. Shine Like A New Pin

5. Pen And Notebook

6. Swimming Pool

7. Anti-western

8. Lets Go Bowling

9. Dont Do Crowds

10. Sun On His Back

11. Double Feature

12. Arrangements Of Shapes And Space

Editorial Reviews

Debut album from this Scottish six-piece. Sensitive, acoustic pop featuring delightful female vocals, rich string and horn arrangements and perfect pop tunes like 'Eighties Fan', produced by Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian. Features 12 tracks incl

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars That review is hateful, March 20, 2002

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SnrFrijole "SnrFrijole" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (Audio CD)

I don't know much about this band, but the Rough Guides review is completely unfair.

I got some mp3s of this record and have been tracking down an actual copy. It's a perfectly enjoyable, jangly, little bauble that fits right in with other wonderful twee Glasgowian bands like Belle & Sebastian and (early) Del Amitri. At times, it can veer toward the precious and prententious, but for the most part it is a sweet pop record.

And I really like the singer's voice! Don't listen to that grump up there! It is untrained and far from virtuosic, but it has a dreamy, innocent quality that gently guides you through the songs.

I've listened more than a few times, and I have to say that I enjoy this record more than the last few B&S and Arab Strap records. Get it if you can!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mellifluent pop, April 14, 2005

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mrs. clarissa dalloway (the oranges, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (Audio CD)

Sweet melodic pop reminiscent of mellower Yo La Tengo tunes. "Shines Like a New Pin" really does shine as do the very catchy "Anti-Western" and the instrumental "Arrangements of Shapes and Space." The sweet and uncertain wallflowery voice of the female vocalist makes you want to be her friend.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid album with some standout tracks, February 16, 2005

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Brian Hoskins (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biggest Blue Hi-Fi (Audio CD)

The first two tracks of this album are simply great - very catchy, beautifully arranged, and contain great lyrics. Can't ask for much more than that - the rest of the album is solid as well, and a couple other songs come close to the level of the first two.

My only complaint is with the male vocals - not sure who in the band that is, but they ought to have him stick to playing instruments (luckily for the most part he does). Keep the singing to the woman - she has a very beautiful voice, and it should be highlighted not competed with.

Overall, a great album - worth checking out if you like soothing, fluffy pop.