Distances [IMPORT]

NamNamBulu

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 21, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 14, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Infacted Recordings
• ASIN: B0000A2YEF
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #425,415 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pop VNV Nation, September 27, 2009

By	Erik Gfesser (Lombard, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The Swiss act Namnambulu consists of two individuals, Henrik Iversen and Vasi Vallis, but unfortunately, the band split up shortly after this 2004 release, with Iversen starting Sonic Decoy. Chances are that you have never heard of Namnambulu, because while their "Alone" release reached #53 on the Deutsche Alternative Charts just months before their dissolvement, they never reached the American market to any significant degree (although their work is still under rotation on alternative music radio on the web). In addition, Namnambulu albums are still only available as German imports, although the MP3 format is obviously an option, especially if you want to get a feel for their music before diving in and purchasing a CD ("Distances" is currently almost-$30). This album is one of the few albums this reviewer has run across in recent memory that is void of filler tracks, and while "Memories", "Answers" and "Ignorance" are the tracks currently being played on alternative music radio on the web, "Beaten" in the opinion of this reviewer is one of the obvious standouts, with two haunting refrains: "He doesn't love you / He doesn't understand / How much he hurts you / You live at his command / And he will never be able to give you the love that you need" and "He doesn't trust you / The way that you deserve / Just when he wants you / You're there for him to serve / He really thinks he is giving you love every time that you bleed". While Namnambulu has a style all their own, and their influences are varied, Tommy Richardson of Neurozine perhaps described this album best when he wrote that "it's a bit like what VNV Nation would sound like if they were pop, and that's maybe not so strange since it was Ronan Harris from VNV Nation who discovered the band and made sure they got signed".

5.0 out of 5 stars buy this cd!!!!1, April 1, 2004

By	john tupper (rochester, ny United States) - See all my reviews

I came across NNB while surfing the web.I listened to a few samples and it blew away.Wow what agreat undiscovered band.If you love the likes VNV NATION<APOPTYGMA BERZERK> you need to buy this cd ..

The cd starts with a killer track memories.And it doesnt let up with songs like beaten,now or never,deception.The last is a beautiful ballad apart.Henricks voice is amazing and fits music so well.Lyrics are great too.Give NNB a listen ayou wont be disappointed.Visit their website for more info <www.namnambulu.com> they have samples and bios and info on the band if your not sure..

5.0 out of 5 stars Outrageously Good, January 20, 2004

By	"blumeanie2012" (Cape Cod, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Nobody is buying this album in the U.S. and that's a shame, because this is the best album to come out from a group like this since VNV Nation's Empires! There isn't a single song that isn't great. This album should be remembered for a long time. Everybody buy ten copies! Now!