Earth Loop

Chimera | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 30, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 23, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Grass Records
• ASIN: B000005B4D
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #500,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Superb for Rainy Days; Good if you like this sort of thing, May 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Earth Loop (Audio CD)

This is a nice album that bridges the divide between the Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine very nicely. Punchy without being abrasive, etherial without drifting away, it's grounded by some nice female vocals and some competent musicianship. The second half of the album lags a little bit, but the first few songs, especially "Tiago" and "Catch Me" have got some serious staying power. Chimera has a strong pop sensibility and the hidden track, a stunning cover of Van Morrison's "Sweet Thing," reminiscent of the Sunday's version of "Wild Horses," is worth the price of admission on its own.

Not exactly innovative, but still worth a listen if you like the above-mentioned bands, Mazzy Star, or some of the more mellow 4AD artists. Comparisons to the Cranberries have been made, but I don't think that really gives Chimera--a far superior band--justice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, April 28, 2011

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G. Wolfe "avidgamefan" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth Loop (Audio CD)

From the loud guitars to the angelic vocals, Chimera really hit a chord with me (pun intended). After listening again after so many years, I still enjoy it. I would not call it "soft rock" with its loud guitars and driving beat, but it's not exactly punk rock either. It is in my short list of favorite albums ever. I find most of the songs worth listening to (unlike so many albums where only two or three songs seem worth playing).

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to listen to, March 14, 2005

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the heckler (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Loop (Audio CD)

The songs on this CD are pretty hit-or-miss, resulting in a rather patchy release from a talented pop rock band.

Chimera's sound is soft rock--melodic and layered--and makes for pleasant background music akin to bands such as The Cranberries and The Cardigans. The singer has a beautiful voice and each song features some great harmony; however, some of the songs just aren't as good as others. I feel that the CD really starts to drag toward the end, which is populated with relatively faceless songs that melt into each other, each about as good as the last (i.e. drab). Nevertheless, there are some fantastic compositions sprinkled throughout the first 3/4 of the CD such as "Catch Me" and "Night Song."

Overall, a pleasant CD if you don't pay too much attention and just let it play.