Casino

Violet Indiana | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Instinct Records
• ASIN: B00005UF2H
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,478 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It just doesn't sound right., July 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Casino (Audio CD)

On paper this CD looks like a can't miss. But while Siobhan De Mare's vocals were perfectly matched to the retro trip-hop of Mono's "Formica Blues", they sound strangely awkward here. Robin Guthrie's music is pure Cocteau Twins, and maybe that's part of the problem. After the first few notes you just can't wait to here Elizabeth Fraser's unique brand of gibberish floating dreamily over the ambient waves. But here, de Mare attacks and ultimately overwhelms the songs. It's grating to the ears and sadly unenjoyable.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy Singles and Bonus Tracks Collection, February 27, 2002

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Matthew L. Mutchmore (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casino (Audio CD)

Siobhan de Maré (Mono) and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) present the companion piece to their acclaimed ROULETTE release, CASINO. Collecting Singles and limited release EPs, CASINO contains the tracks Purr la Perla, Silent and Torn Up from the Choke EP, Storm and Safe Word (which were bonus tracks from the Killer Eyes CD Single), and the tracks Jailbird, Sky, Poppy and Chapter Three, which are from the Special EP. Also included are 3 previously unreleased tracks, Bang Bang, Heaven, and a glowing cover of the Jacques Brel song Ne Me Quitte Pas. As an extra treat, the rather violent video for Killer Eyes is also included.

Basically, this is more of the same lush and lustful, French infused pop that you heard on ROULETTE. Siobhan's vocals dance lightly over Robin's layered soundscapes, accompanying one another with perfect ease. Even if you already have the other singles and EPs, you'll want this for the bonus tracks, which are all very satisfying.

Trés bon! Highly recommended!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red hot., October 4, 2002

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"powercorruptionandlies2002" (Southern California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casino (Audio CD)

Not necessarily an LP, this is a compilation of EP songs, put together on one record. All the songs are pure gems, and I believe that the songs should have been released as an LP in the first place. Just like "Roulette", this record is best under a red light.

It's not the Cocteau Twins. But, it's [darn] good.