Deep End [Import]

Madrugada | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Virgin Int'l
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B0007Q6Q0K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,951 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Third album recorded in Los Angeles with the famous producer George Drakoulias (Tom Petty, Black Crowes and The Jayhawks) and mixed by Dave Bianco. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding., December 29, 2007

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Robb (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep End (Audio CD)

Madrugada is a Norwegian band, so, as a citizen of the United States (albeit somewhat regretfully - the arrogance, hubris, and greed of my 'typical' country-person is, shall we say, disappointing) it is not a band that is likely to be encountered. Luckily (in this respect), my sister married a marvellous Norwegian man 10+ years ago and has lived just outside of Oslo ever since. Because of this she has introduced me to two VERY excellent Norwegian bands: Seigmen (alas, no longer) and Madrugada. CD's from both bands (Metropolis and The Deep End, respectively) have been birthday presents, and each has been exceptional. With regards to Madrugada: The band is difficult to categorize beyond being clearly rock music (which I love). The energy of the band reminds me of R.E.M. (some tunes are up-tempo, some laid-back). The vocals are very good. Adjectives I would use would be 'laconic', 'warm', 'musical', 'emotional'.
The album is cohesive. The songs on The Deep End have a 'presence' musically. Their arrangements are fluid. The drums, guitars, bass, and vocals, are well, at an apex of musician-ship. The album breathes musicality, and thus is infectious. One won't nod their head as so much as close your eyes with The Deep End. This album is very well mixed and mastered. There are sonic-textures to experience with good playback equipment.

If you are reading this review and contemplating on whether to purchase this album: do. Truly: if you desire/crave/appreciate timeless music, then The Deep End is an unregrettable album.

PS: I love Seigmen even more than I do Madrugada. I have, I believe, every Album and EP that they have put out. I made it a mission to buy them on a visit to Oslo in 2003. Check them out. Amazing.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Madrugada album., August 8, 2005

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Cornholio "CyrX" (Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep End (Audio CD)

I liked this album from the first moment I first listened to the opening song of the album, "Kids are on high street" ... This is the first rock album I have truly enjoyed this year, and I think it is one of the best of Madrugada.
What I like in music , "The Deep End" has it all: great lyrics, great music and "fresh" sound. Sivert Høyem's vocals are excellent, and totally fit in to the music. I have been listening to the deep end again and again, enjoying the beautiful lyrics.
Great work again from Madrugada!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A bad album, March 31, 2011

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KOURKOULOS NIKOS - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep End (Audio CD)

I dont know what happens with Madrugada. Their first 2 albums are amazing and perfect and then we have 2 really terrible albums. This album is even worst than their last. I cant hear it at all .