Fixin to Thrill

Dragonette | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: October 23, 2009
• Label: Dragonette Inc
• Copyright: 2009 Dragonette Inc
• Total Length: 42:41
• Genres: Dance & DJ/Electronica
• ASIN: B002RDCT02
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,159 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE HOT TECHNO-POP OF DRAGONETTE, March 11, 2010

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This review is from: Fixin to Thrill (Audio CD)

Five ROCKIN' Stars! Canadian/British techno pop/rock super group Dragonette serves up another winner and they continue to be fronted by one of the best rock/pop singers on the planet: the amazing singer/songwriter Martina Sorbara whom I believe is heavily influencing some American girl stars (you know who you are). As on their debut Galore, the group is rounded out by Martina's husband, bassist/producer Dan Kurtz (of Que Vida! & The New Deal), the high voltage guitarist Chris Hugget, and drummer Joel Stouffer forming a hard-driving rhythm grouping. Now operating out of England, Dragonette plays with power, abandon, and skillful intensity, with Martina's sizzling vocals of her own slick, clean, but highly-suggestive lyrics soaring over a wide variety of pumping dance beats that keep things fresh.

The 'best of the best' begins with the free-wheeling "Fixin to Thrill" title track with Martina belting it out with a Mick Jagger-like swagger. "Liar" changes direction with a cooler sound. "Gone Too Far" is a hot R&B groove that shows Martina's ability to switch genres and nail a performance over an off-center backbeat. The hot dance grooves of "Pick Up The Phone" are so good they have been re-mixed over and over at YouTube. "You're a Disaster" is a very cool ballad that Martina sells with subtle nuances. Her "Stupid Grin" and "Liar" lyrics show the power of physical attraction over logic. This is a really fun, techno-dance recording with a lot of production values. Dragonette is a hot group that could make an even bigger beachhead of fans in the States through this recording and during their future tour, equal to the stir they have created in Europe, Canada, and on YouTube. Highly Recommended!! Five BIG Stars! (Trivia: Dragonette sometimes tours with Little Boots (Victoria Hesketh). Martina Sorbara is called Martina Bang in her cameo on Basement Jaxx's Crazy Itch Radio.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasty, New, Fun, December 31, 2009

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Iggy "scottie" (Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fixin to Thrill (MP3 Download)

I first listened to Dragonette because of the free download of Pick Up The Phone, and it intrigued me enough to preview the rest. Then I downloaded the whole album. Dragonette has the flair of early eighties new wave - a bit of Christina Amphlett from the Divinyls, Missing Persons, and a bit of Patti Smythe. Best songs are Pick Up The Phone, Big Sunglasses, Gone Too Far, and Stupid Grin.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Track-by-Track Review, January 28, 2012

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Nick (WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fixin to Thrill (Audio CD)

**Originally posted on "#1 Hits From Another Planet" - 10/1/09**

Dragonette's second album was just released in Canada and Australia. I am nowhere near Australia, but do live right across the Canadian border, so I snagged myself a copy and have some early thoughts for you.

1. Fixin' To Thrill - I love the video for this song! On the record, it's one of the hardest, edgiest tracks and although it's not instantly memorable, it's a fantastic taste of what's to come. 9/10

2. Gone Too Far - This is a weird one, probably the strangest on the album. It's like an electronic hoe-down. Whether that's a good sound or not is debatable, though it's certainly interesting. Sometimes I think that the quirkiness gets in the way of melody, though. 8/10

3. Liar - My favorite track on the album, this has a poppier dance sound. The chorus is astoundingly catchy--subtle yet hard-edged at the same time. It would do wonders as a single in Sweden (is their stuff even out in Sweden?). 10/10

4. Stupid Grin - Fine uptempo stuff, it sounds a lot like their debut. The melody could use a little oomph, but this will definitely get you dancing. 8/10

5. Easy - A slower song, supported with some great, minimal electronics. It builds throughout, and the lyrics are especially nice. There's more of a melody here, which is always a plus. 9/10

6. Pick Up The Phone - Another single, I think this is the stronger of the two. The verses are truly gorgeous, as are the vocals. This is one of those stately pop songs that grows better with each listen. 10/10

7. We Rule The World - Though the 80's are obviously an inspiration throughout, this track especially sounds like it could have been on the radio beside Human League and Tears For Fears. The synths here are gorgeous. 10/10

8. Big Sunglasses - This has the same bright, dancey sound as track four, but it's better. The chorus is almost Beach Boys-esque, though twisted to fit Dragonette's style. Another winner. 10/10

9. Okay Dolore - Weird little song with one half of Tegan & Sarah on background vocals. Though still very pop, this has a bit of an indier vibe to it. Very enjoyable, nonetheless. 8/10

10. Come On Be Good - I love the melody of this, especially the bridge and the chorus. It sounds like something I've heard before, though I can't put my finger on it. Another uptempo. Very good. 9/10

11. You're A Disaster - This is the slowest song on the album and the least electronic. The melody's pretty good, but it cuts the energy right out of the record. Pretty, but my least favorite track. 6/10

12. Don't Be Funny - Another one I can kinda take or leave. It's a nice mid-tempo piece, but I feel like the melody is missing a little oomph. 7/10

Album Grade: 8.7/10