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2011 album from one of the most unique bands performing today. Dengue Fever, with their exotic blend of Cambodian Rock, Afro grooves, Surf and Garage Psych, returns with Cannibal Courtship, the group's first studio album since 2008's Venus on Earth.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By D. Cross
Format:Audio CD
DF is a great band. I've actually changed my mind on this album, after initially feeling slightly disappointed. While Cement Slippers and Family Business continue the trend of more indie-rock oriented songs with Zac & Chhom Nimol sharing vocal duties, other songs like Uku hit that transcendent note of swirling Cambodian haze and amazing singing from Chhom.
Their debut was a great collection of mostly Cambodian cover songs, sang in Khmer. Their 2nd album is one of my favorites of the last decade, the brilliant Escape From Dragon House. But with their 3rd, Venus On Earth, they seemed to fall off a cliff, unsure of where to go. It contained too many generic indie-style songs in English with really banal, bad lyrics and too much singing from Zac H, instead of the beautiful voice of Chhom Nimol.
This album is much better than Venus on Earth. The production is crisper and the sound is very similar to Dragon House. The only real bum note is the lame indie pop song "2012." Totally banal lyrics with mostly just Zac singing.
If you haven't seen them live, definitely do. They are great.
If you don't have "Escape From Dragon House" - get it NOW. Then get their self-titled and Cannibal Courtship.
Their debut was a great collection of mostly Cambodian cover songs, sang in Khmer. Their 2nd album is one of my favorites of the last decade, the brilliant Escape From Dragon House. But with their 3rd, Venus On Earth, they seemed to fall off a cliff, unsure of where to go. It contained too many generic indie-style songs in English with really banal, bad lyrics and too much singing from Zac H, instead of the beautiful voice of Chhom Nimol.
This album is much better than Venus on Earth. The production is crisper and the sound is very similar to Dragon House. The only real bum note is the lame indie pop song "2012." Totally banal lyrics with mostly just Zac singing.
If you haven't seen them live, definitely do. They are great.
If you don't have "Escape From Dragon House" - get it NOW. Then get their self-titled and Cannibal Courtship.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By hyperbolium
Format:Audio CD
This Los Angeles combo continues to make some of the most unexpected music of the decade. Formed in 2001, Dengue Fever grew out of organist Ethan Holtzman's interest in 1960s Cambodian rock. Originally setting out to cover the obscurities he'd collected on record, the addition of Cambodian vocalist Chhom Nimol gave the band an elevated sense of authenticity and set them evolving into something more original. Nimol originally stuck to singing in her native Khmer, but here she takes the step to switch between Khmer and English as the each song demands. The music remains anchored to the mix of psych, jazz, pop, garage, exotica and Indian flavors that came together in 1960s Cambodian popular music, and the seamlessness with which it all fits together continues to amaze.
The album opens on a cool note with "Cannibal Courtship." The guitar and electric piano initially riff quietly behind Nimol's cooing, but a bouncy, wordless chorus ramps up the volume and tension as the vocal gains passion and the music explodes into a buzzing, electric backdrop. The group overlays deep bass lines with hard fuzz guitar, free saxophone solos, and group vocals that recall the Jefferson Airplane's ballroom days. Nimol snakes her vocal around the guitar and bass riffs of "Uku," with finger cymbals and a flute solo adding a period feel. The group edges into the mood of spy jazz with "Sister in the Radio" and late '50s exotica with "Kiss of the Bufo Alvarius," leaving the listener to wonder not just what they're listening to, but even more beguilingly, when. [©2011 hyperbolium dot com]
The album opens on a cool note with "Cannibal Courtship." The guitar and electric piano initially riff quietly behind Nimol's cooing, but a bouncy, wordless chorus ramps up the volume and tension as the vocal gains passion and the music explodes into a buzzing, electric backdrop. The group overlays deep bass lines with hard fuzz guitar, free saxophone solos, and group vocals that recall the Jefferson Airplane's ballroom days. Nimol snakes her vocal around the guitar and bass riffs of "Uku," with finger cymbals and a flute solo adding a period feel. The group edges into the mood of spy jazz with "Sister in the Radio" and late '50s exotica with "Kiss of the Bufo Alvarius," leaving the listener to wonder not just what they're listening to, but even more beguilingly, when. [©2011 hyperbolium dot com]
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the CDs and digital albums I bought last year, Dengue Fever's "Cannibal Courtship" turned out to be my favorite and most played album of 2011. I just love the album - to me every song is a winner despite the English lyrics and all that. Surely Chomm Nimol is great when singing in her native Khmer language, but I think the band had a different goal in mind when they released this... they wanted to be more mainstream. Who can blame them?
Music is a business and this album is an attempt for the band to bridge the gap between their loyal following an cultivating a new audience.
Surely some songs while they could be obvious hit singles, were kind of a miss, but then that is the nature of the business.
Still Dengue Fever has a large following and have embarked on several tours this past year to support "Cannibal Courtship".
My favorite tracks are "Cement Slippers," "Mr. Bubbles", "Thank You Goodbye", "Family Business" and "Uku". Fact is "Uku" is my favorite song on the album.
Don't get me wrong about this... I also own the 3 previous album releases and love them dearly too.
"Cannibal Courtship" just went in another direction and I don't think it's bad at all. Highly recommended.
Music is a business and this album is an attempt for the band to bridge the gap between their loyal following an cultivating a new audience.
Surely some songs while they could be obvious hit singles, were kind of a miss, but then that is the nature of the business.
Still Dengue Fever has a large following and have embarked on several tours this past year to support "Cannibal Courtship".
My favorite tracks are "Cement Slippers," "Mr. Bubbles", "Thank You Goodbye", "Family Business" and "Uku". Fact is "Uku" is my favorite song on the album.
Don't get me wrong about this... I also own the 3 previous album releases and love them dearly too.
"Cannibal Courtship" just went in another direction and I don't think it's bad at all. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
These guys (and gal) are really really good.
One of my favorite CDs of the past few years. Song # 3, UKU is one of those perfect songs that I can't get enough of. Song #8 is a technical masterpiece. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Groovy
This collection features a very cool variety of very cool exotic grooves. Good performers performing good performances ... a nice trippy spin.
Published 4 months ago by Are
5.0 out of 5 stars
CANNIBAL COURTSHIP LOVINGLY DEVOURED.
From the first time I stumbled upon Dengue Fever via youtube, I was under the spell of this amazing band. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ned
3.0 out of 5 stars
good beat
The CD arrived on time. Wish that all the songs were sang by the girl - lead singer. Overall, good music and beat to listen to when driving and stuck in traffic.
Published 10 months ago by Pen Name
1.0 out of 5 stars
Charlie goes surfing
Bones in your nose and runs in your hose. I walk up to the sweaty Donkey Kong machine, swallowing coconut juice. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Automated Message
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uneven but still sparkles
I saw DF play live and bought the vinyl version of this album at their show. I have since bought all their albums except the first which is out of print. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Novelty act moves to the big time.
Brilliant, innovative, satirical, clever. Dengue Fever has long appealed to loyalists of Khmer language music. Read more
Published 19 months ago by jnorthup
5.0 out of 5 stars
I got the Fever!
The best CD I've brought in years! If I were you I would order this CD rigt away! I mean like right now!
Published 19 months ago by Mark Yacobi
4.0 out of 5 stars
As delightful as ever
Contrary to the view of some tough graders who precede me, this album is as exciting a melange of exotic sounds, Cambodian influences, political commentary, wit and musical thrills... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jay Ruben
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst CD Ever!
I love Chhom Nimol right down to the core because my family grew up listening to her sister Chhom Chovin sing and their voices are beautiful in Khmer. Read more
Published 21 months ago by neangsrey
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