D.U.M.E. [EP]

Adult | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 12, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Thrill Jockey
• ASIN: B0007ODLDM
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,897 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They haven't lost it, July 9, 2005

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J. R. - See all my reviews

This review is from: D.U.M.E. (Audio CD)

Adult.'s previous albums "Resuscitation" and "Anxiety Always" are two of my favorite recordings ever - but the "D.U.M.E." EP is a big departure in the band's sound, moving from the sterile, dark electro of their previous work to a series of muddy, noisy, enthusiastically lo-fi rock songs.

Their collaboration with the Dirtbombs has perhaps seen its fruition here, as loud guitar sequences sneak into these songs in places. But mostly what we have here is a sort of treated electro that's much more aggressive and confrontational than anything else they've done before. Somehow this EP lacks the menace of "Anxiety Always", but it's still worthwhile for fans.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the future, May 5, 2005

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alexander laurence (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D.U.M.E. (Audio CD)

Adult. is one of my favorite bands. It's been two years since their last release. Their last tour was a big success and the gained many fans by their enthusiastic performances. Many collaborations have taken place in the meantime. Ones with The Dirtbombs and Death In Vegas stand out. Adult. never seem to stay doing one thing for very long. This record is starker and more aggressive than anything they have done. Some of the song titles "Hold Your Breathe" and "Get Me Out" reveal familiar themes. But the sounds are a shock. "Get Me Out" reminds me of the first Siouxsie and The Banshees record. "The End" has some guitar on it, and sounds like post-punk bands of 1979-82. The music is very violent and anti-social. Only the song "Don't Talk" sounds like their previous work. Adult. Has moved on. This band has become unique, iconic, and capable of doing no wrong. Definitely an interesting record. They have created their own studio and their own label. They have created the environment for their music to exist in. Most of these songs were played live first. Adult. has been around for seven years and are better than all these fashionable movements that many associate them with.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, May 5, 2005

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D. Brody "spydoor" (OHIO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D.U.M.E. (Audio CD)

Adult. is one of my favorite bands of recent years. This is a great e.p. Not as electronic as the past but awesome and has the Adult. feel to it. D.U.M.E. Rocks the house and my car down to the pavement! Nonstop listening since I bought it 3 weeks ago. Dancable ,Loud, Sexy, Angry, Chic, Hot, Spooky & PURFECT!!!
They are great live and am excited to see them in their hometown! They are flawless period. I'm glad they're not "huge" and they play small venues. They are the coolest of cool, and the hipest of hip. I'm glad they make music which makes my life better! They prove that not all current music sucks like most radio friendly crap! LONG LIVE ADULT. period. :-)