Dancing Echoes / Dead Sounds

Codeseven | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 5, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Equal Vision Records
• ASIN: B0002YLDCI
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,545 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't give enough positive things for this one.., October 25, 2004

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dentrecords (Ottawa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dancing Echoes / Dead Sounds (Audio CD)

This album is easily one of the best of the year for me. Codeseven combines spacy effects and sounds with thoughful songwriting and beautiful melodies to create a thouroughly enjoyable and inspiring album to listen to. It should be noted that this is not a straight up "rock" cd and is probably best appreciated with headphones (or very good speakers) and closed eyes. There are so many layers to listen to and peel back before you can fully grasp what an excellent album you're listening to. Albums this good really are far and few between. Top notch production, although the mix can feel a little bit flat sometimes.

1. La Memoire Reincarnee - This is an intro track which serves it's purpose well.

2. All the Best Dreams - Starts off with guitars and synths building a foundation, nice and peaceful, but moving. Vocals and subtle harmonies are a highlight here. The song progresses to a heavy melodic chorus, which as simple as it is, is the perfect compliment to the first couple of minutes. This has some of the "heaviest" moments on the cd, but they are never grating by any means.

3. Pathetic Justice - Starts off immediately an upbeat catchy drumbeat, prominent vocals and piano. It's hard to dislike this song after listening for the first few seconds. This was the first song that I'd heard from this cd, and it was enough to pique my interest in the band.

4. Nasty little revolution - Wow, this is easily one of the best - if not the best - tracks on the cd (and that's no easy feat). The song has a very airy start to it with synth and guitar effects that are so good could have been pulled straight off dark side of the moon. Crunchy synth drums eventually come in and lead the song on. Some of the most memorable riffs and melodies are found in this track. This song is one of the best treats you could ever give a pair of headphones.

5. Quail's Dream - Ambient listening, very synth oriented. It serves to connect two very dissimilar tracks in a graceful way, while maintaining a very distinct feel. Very spacy.

6. Roped and Tied - This song is synth pop meets guitars. This could easy be released as a single if Codeseven ever chose to do so. It still maintains the general feel of the album with it's electronic sounds and guitar highlights. Very strong melodies and vocals dominate this song.

7. The Day that doesn't end - I swear this is straight off Radiohead's "The Bends" or "Pablo Honey". I can't really give this song an accurate description, because I'm so reminded of that early Radiohead sound - but that's a very good thing.

8. Shalo - Another interlude track. I'm reminded of "Selected Ambient Works Vol 2" by Aphex Twin (which if you haven't heard, you must). Sit back with the headphones and close your eyes. Feels like you're in a dream.

9. Alt Wave - Unapologetic retro synth sounds and an upbeat drum beat lay the foundation for this song. The vocal harmonies are very clever, extremely catchy, and some of the most memorable on this cd. This song is another highlight on this fairly diverse collection. I don't know what you put into my glass, but it sure makes me feel.

10. The Devil's Interval - This song was not immediately catchy, and has a slightly darker feel to it (hint: diminished fifths, look it up). It manages to use and repeat chord combinations that could be very difficult to use in a non-metal band without sounding heavy. There is one part in the middle of this song that feels like it doesn't fit, kind of a tack on, but thankfully doesn't last very long. This song is a grower.

11. Cherry Tree - This is the prelude to the final track, and in all fairness, it should be counted as the same song. I imagine it was split up so people with a short attention span could get to the "real song" quicker. Next time, don't cop out guys, leave the "intros" on the same track!

12. Sunflower - This song has a dark moody feel to it. Manages to feel heavier than just about the rest of the cd due to the mood that gives you, without being at all abrasive. Towards the end, the "solo" guitar has one of the absolute most amazing tones I've ever heard. The song isn't fast paced, but still feels pretty driving for a short bit at the end. At the end the vocalist sings "oh my god what have we done?". Codeseven has created a very good album that will be in my prized cd collection for years to come.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I say "awesome"? Yes, I can, and it describes this cd., December 5, 2005

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T. Kraft "attestp19" (Not where you are) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing Echoes / Dead Sounds (Audio CD)

I am a big fan of the space-rock/proggressive music that is creeping under the radar these days. I get elated when I find a band like Codeseven - one that combines sharp originality, a compassionate sound, and a heart bigger than the world. These guys are excellent.

This is the first Codeseven cd I have heard, and upon falling in love with this cd, I took a look at their past releases and was suprised at how different this was. But both Codeseven sounds are excellent.

As far as this one goes, there is something every indenpendent music fan will enjoy. "All the Best Dreams" combines synthetic keys and a catchy groove with some amazing vocals and a heavy climax. "Nasty Little Revolution" is so beautiful and so imaginative and dreamy. "Sunflower" carries a spacey, dark, and heavy tone that ends the album perfectly. Even the short interludes between the "songs" are excellent. Reminds me of a more upbeat, yet sometimes darker, old Dredg.

So this cd is excellent and worthy of ready ears to devour the sound and enjoy it fully. So give them a listen.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, totally blown away, March 9, 2005

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Sophia P. Pang "s0fa" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing Echoes / Dead Sounds (Audio CD)

i stumbled across their advertisement in some alternative music magazine and after downloading their cd, I was totally blown away by the soothing voice of the singer. Codeseven has totally changed their style from their previous albums. their older albums have a few decent singles like the cover "Boys of SUmmer" and "Incommunication" and "Smell of Yellow and Black" but their songs weren't like anything you haven't heard from other bands. but this album practically makes them sound like an entirely different band. their lyrics are amazing, i especially love the lyrics to "All the Best Dreams" and "Pathetic Justice". Definately check out this particular album of Codeseven, you'll love it. I've been listening to this album non-stop.