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Forwards

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This is The Egg's third album, their first two being Albumen and Travelator from the 90s. For the most part this album takes a more soothing, *slightly* more pop-ish, and definitely more lyrical turn than their previous two albums. Although at heart it's still an album meant to sick back and chill to instead of listening intently to the lyrics. The Egg shows their originality once again by producing something of an electronica sound but with more real instruments than an electronica group. It comes off as more natural sounding and easier to listen to that way, and I love it.

I'd have to say my favorite track is the first one, 'Wall', but perhaps partially because of nostaligic reasons. This was the first album I really listened to while driving around in my brand new and first car a couple years ago, and I would drive around the countryside on the outskirts of the city listening mostly to the first few tracks of this album on repeat, and it was perfectly fitting. I'm not quite sure what the lyrics of Wall really mean, but just like the music in the song, they evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing for me. It's a truly beautiful song. Much of the rest of the ablum I feel the same about.

Anyway, just like The Egg's other albums, Forwards is a rare gem. Another album you're aren't likely to hear anything similar to. I feel very fortunate that I discovered this band. I don't own the actual CD (I plan to), but I purchased an mp3 version online soon after it was released, so I can't say anything about the CD having copy protection. If that is true, it's a shame. Paying customers should not be treated like criminals, and many paying customers of music play their music on their computers these days.

But enough of that. If you're a fan of The Egg's previous works, get this album. It is in my opinion their best. If you've never heard of them, you can listen to samples online, such as at their website, theegg.org.uk. If you like soothing, unique pop with an electronica twist, you should get this album. Ineed she's terrific.

What can one say about the Egg except that you will not be DISAPPOINTED. After Albumen and Travelator (groups 1st two albums), I searched far and wide and many years for anything by the group as there sound is unmatched. Learned that there were issues with record label, but then this past year, I had the luck to run into their latest, "Forward". At first listen, I noticed more vocals than past albums, but after one thorough listen, was eager to listen through again....ONE of my favorite bands.....

After a long hiatus after their second album, The Egg finally return with _Forwards_, and one might be forgiven if they think that this album follows their previous mellow acid-jazzy output closely. After all, the opening tracks, "Wall" and "Funky Dube" seem to stem from the oft-maligned trip-hop scene of that era. Indeed, the purposely blissful "Walk on the Snow" manages to be much more warm than icy, which contrasts to the dub-and-feedback funk of "Always There." And while the sampledelic "She's Terrific" doesn't hit any buttons for me, the digital rock of "Nothing" works much better. Indeed, there's much more of a rock attitude on this album, a more aggressive stance towards the music. But there are plenty of mellow moments as well: "Venice Beach" is as summery as the name implies, and the closing track, "Lost at Sea" sets you adrift beautifully (it's comes as no surprise that these to tracks originally appeared on the now-defunct Bar de Lune label). On the disc of remixes, _Sideways_, "Walking Away" gets transformed by David Guetta into the club-stomper, "Love Don't Let Me Go." The track maintains its dancefloor friendliness through mixes by Dusty Kid and Tocadisco -- both keeping a 80s vibe. But when Mylo gets his hands on "Wall," he makes it bounce; Atomic Hooligan give a tough-breaks treatment of the same, while Oliver Koletzki opts for stripped-down techno. There's a blast from the past too, as Statik Sound System shows up with their dubbed-out version of "Get Some Money Together" -- The Egg's first hit. I look forward to hearing all the hits to come.

I just recently came across this artist through Amazon as a suggestion. I bought and downloaded the entire album and then listened to it on my ipod constantly. Many of Egg's songs remind me of early Zero 7 and I have to say that song "Angel of my Soul" and "Wall" were my fav's. I really enjoy finding new groups like this, it truly is the music i love the most. I'm 31 and haven't done drugs in years, however I appreciate the music that can mentally bring me out to that "place". Hopefully some of you get what i'm saying. Anyways, it's a fabulous cd for car driving to and from home. Helps keep me relaxed but not to the point of dosing off. Oh yeah, "Venice Beach" is another great one on this album. No lyrics, just the wonderful sounds of that intro guitar and then, .... well many, many different instruments in this one. Who know a harmonica could be so cool? : ) Just check it out!

Bought this album after hearing one of their songs via Pandora radio and wanted to hear. Was not disappointed, there's a lot to it. Personal favorite tracks: Walk on the Snow, She's Terrific, Nothing, and Lost at Sea. Great album, worth the money. FYI there was no trouble with copy protection with the CD. I look forward to getting some of their earlier stuff after I've fully ingested this one.

Forwards, the third full-length album by the Egg, is within the very upper top echelon of my all-time favourite albums in this genre (electronica, lo-fi, whatever you want to call it). A bit different from their first two albums, Travelator (which is that moving walkway thing found in airports), and Albumen, Forwards is incredibly electic in a groovy good way. Perfect for chillin', drivin', and danceable, it is above all, surreal and fun. Highly recommended.

I heard this album while in Australia as they play lots of Chill Down Under. I was luck enough to find a copy in a store there. I have been listening to it ever since. My two favorite tunes are: Walk on the Snow and Venice Beach...

If you can buy it go for it as it is rare!