The Elements of Transition [Import]

Edna's Goldfish | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 27, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Moon Ska UK
• ASIN: B000051JSX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #826,963 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Elements of Transition

2. Avoiding the Swerve

3. Everyone I Know Is from Lindenhurst

4. Veronica Sawyer [*]

5. Invincible

6. It Will Be You

7. World Over

8. 1800 Miles to Nowhere

9. Instant Message

10. Get to You

11. Four Days in November

12. Harper and Parker

13. More Sides

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ednas goldfish grows a bit, December 20, 1999

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[e-mail] (Rockville Centre , New YOrk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elements of Transition (Audio CD)

I have been a fan of ednas goldfish since i got a demo version of Veronica sawyer on The Long Island Ska COmp 2. Their first album, "Before you knew better" was a great album, And i couldnt wait for The elements of Transition came out. When i popped it in, i found one main difference. It seems that in the years since "Before you knew better" Endas goldfish has grown musically, The tones slowed down, the brass has improved greatly, Brian diaz (the singer) has grown vocally, Definatly a 5 star worthy album

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What happened?, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Elements of Transition (Audio CD)

Let me start by saying that I have the utmost respect for both Edna's Goldfish and Moon Ska Records. For 17+ years, Moon has been putting out top-quality ska releases and, at the same time, trying to market ska without tarnishing it with corporate homogenization. Also, they have spent countless hours and dollars promoting lesser-known bands, which brings me to Edna's Goldfish. Their first release, "Before You Knew Better", blew my pork-pie off. It was fresh, catchy, and (most importantly) energized. I had the opportunity to catch their live performance and was even more impressed. Having said that, I was as happy as a little girl when I first picked up "Elements of Transition". I popped it into my CD player, and--- automatic buzz-kill. The songs were, for lack of better words, lame. The main aspect I noticed was lacking was ENERGY. I didn't want to believe it at first-- "Maybe I bought the wrong CD" and "This is some sort of weird joke" were my reactions. This was seriously the first time I actually had trouble sitting through an entire "ska" album. I almost feel guilty about writing this, having had a good rapport with the fine people at Moon for several years, as well as being familiar with their outstanding record of quality. I also realize that bands such as Edna's Goldfish are trying to stretch the boundaries and bring new flavors to the ska pallate, and I respect that. However, I feel (read: hope) that this album was one little experimental mishap, and it will never happen again. If you are looking for something fresh and new from Moon, I suggest The Adjusters or The Skoidats. If you do decide to pick up "Elements of Transition", please do not let it act as a barometor to measure against the other Moon Skatalog favourites.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars different but amazing, September 6, 2000

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David Tighe "All In Vinyl" (Birmingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elements of Transition (Audio CD)

ok so its not catchy mad caddies style ska punk but if you listen and open up your mind you'll realise its a LOT better. Its so much more mature than their first album (which is also incredible) and has a more emo feel to it.