Boo Hoo

Voltaire | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 16, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Projekt Records
• ASIN: B000060OWN
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,379 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No Reason To Cry, November 29, 2003

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"superball9" (Arlington, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boo Hoo (Audio CD)

I initially grabbed this disc based on Projekt's reputation and to hear Voltaire's covers of Tori Amos' "Caught A Lite Sneeze" and Bjork's "Bachelorette." I was pleased to see that with Boo Hoo, Projekt's reputation has nothing to worry about as Voltaire mixes his witty and sarcastic lyrics with a campy blend of lounge-pop and quasi-goth musical stylings. Much of Boo Hoo was written following the end of a twelve-year relationship and surprisingly Voltaire doesn't seem bitter at his loss but uses the material for comedic fodder (as if the Keanu Reeves reference wasn't humorous enough) on "Future Ex Girlfriend." The goth scene is not out of his critical eye also as "The Vampire Club" tells the story of what happens when one calls a goth by their real name: "Fangs were flying, capes were torn / Hell hath no fury like a vampire scorned." Also included on the disc is his dark hep-cat tune "BRAINS!" from Cartoon Network's Grim and Evil. Vocally reminiscent of David Gahan (Depeche Mode) filtered through a Reno lounge, Voltaire's string-heavy aforementioned covers would make their originators proud, while his irony stays fresh with "See You In Hell" as the album's brightest track. Although Boo-Hoo's weakest aspect is the lack of variation between tracks, Voltaire more than makes up for it with his vivid lyrical wit and imagination.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voltaire - Not your typical goth artist, May 23, 2002

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Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boo Hoo (Audio CD)

I have been anxiously anticipating the release of "Boo Hoo" for some time now. I never thought that it would ever see the light of day. I fell in love with crooning of Voltaire with his second album "Almost Human", an album I can never tire listening to. When I saw on the back of the cd case that Voltaire covered Bjork's "Bachelorette", I was almost afraid that Voltaire would ruin the song for me but he didn't. His cover of one of my favorite Bjork songs remains faithful to the melodies yet makes it sound fresh and new with his brand of goth music and sarcastic wit. I have already heard his version of Tori Amos' "Caught a Lite Sneeze" from a Tori Amos tribute album. It took me a few times to adjust to listening to his vocals on a classic Tori Amos song, nevertheless I think he does a swell job on "Caught a Lite Sneeze". As far as original material goes, I absolutely adore "Irresponsible", "Future Ex- Girlfriend", and "See You In Hell". In the past couple of years since "Almost Human", Voltaire hasn't lost any of his sharp wit and sarcastic sense of humor. "Boo Hoo" definitely was well worth the wait. Voltaire just proved to me that he gets better and better with each album. He is definitely not your typical goth artist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loosen your corset lacings..., December 8, 2005

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Rhaneieve (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boo Hoo (Audio CD)

In a world full of gloom and doom it's nice to emit a laugh every once in a while, though one's corset doesn't allow much room for an extra breath...

Every Voltaire song is crafted carefully; a violin and that dreamy voice interwoven with perfection... his songs aren't accompanied with harsh instruments and disorienting vocals, rather the songs are a lush mixture that can turn the corners of even the blackest smile.

And there is truth in what he sings. He can make you understand the hurt of heartbreak and betrayal while singing along merrily, oblivious to the pain.

Most goths these days take themselves too seriously, and forget that a sense of humour is *vital*. Voltaire reminds us, with only little melodies that will get stuck in your head for *days*.

When asked, shyly smile and bat your lashes. Being pretentious is never without it's luxeries.