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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Prelude | |||
| 2. Furious Angels | |||
| 3. Will You Follow Me? | |||
| 4. Left Me For Dead | |||
| 5. I'm Not Driving Anymore | |||
| 6. Clubbed To Death (Kurayamino Variation) | |||
| 7. There's Only Me | |||
| 8. Instrumental | |||
| 9. Nothing At All | |||
| 10. Born Yesterday | |||
See all 15 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Will You Follow Me (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 2. Furious Angels (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 3. Left Me For Dead (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 4. I'm Not Driving Anymore (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 5. There's Only Me (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 6. Instrumental (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 7. Nothing At All (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 8. Born Yesterday (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 9. Speed Me Towards Death (Instrumental Version) | |||
| 10. One And The Same (Instrumental Version) | |||
Simon Hawkins
Ever since the Rob Dougan track 'Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino Variation)' was featured on the original Matrix soundtrack, I've been waiting for the day when I could hear more of his work. Plain and simple, it's been worth it. Dougan spent eight years, maybe even more, working on this album. On 'Furious Angels', Rob Dougan is the composer, the solo vocalist, and the entire orchestra all in one. This man is INCREDIBLY talented. I can't believe the instrumental string parts were all entirely written by him. And at the same time his obvious influence from Electronic music allows him to be modern-sounding enough to capture the attention of today's audience. One thing I really enjoy about his music is that he doesn't allow the percussion to become repetitive or to distract the listener from the actual music.
The best thing about Dougan's music is probably his voice. Some reviewers have commented that his vocals don't fit the instrumentals, but I strongly disagree. I think his voice is what makes his songs so strong, dark, and emotional. Perhaps there is no better example than on 'Left Me for Dead', a song that seems to be about a hit-and-run accident. Dougan beautifully captures the pain and anguish that such a situation could cause. On 'There's Only Me', he howls out in vain on a song that could be themed around loneliness and isolation.
Another reviewer didn't like how track 13 is silent, and claims it's a copy of John Cage's famous 4'33". I don't consider this CD to be a copy of anything, really. If you look at the structure of the album as a whole, it's almost as if Dougan is inviting you in on a private concert. There's the Prelude at the very beginning, the actual meat of the performance in the middle, the silence towards the end where the applause would take place, the Coda to wrap up the show, and then the encore track 'Clubbed to Death 2' to win the audience over.
Best track on the album is easily 'Clubbed To Death (Kurayamino Variation)', the record that broke Rob Dougan into the public's consciousness. I don't even have to explain why this song is so good. It's an awesome attempt at taking two styles of music that you would NEVER expect to work together (the strings of Classical and the beats of Hip Hop), and putting them together well enough to create something totally fresh. The result is nothing short of a masterpiece. I also enjoy the title track 'Furious Angels', 'Nothing At All', and 'Speed Me Towards Death' very much. All in all, every song on the CD doesn't disappoint. The album is very well balanced and each track beautifully flows into the next.
>>> A perfect 5 stars. An epic masterpiece. This album is flawless. Gorgeous art direction and album design as well.
* BEST ELECTRONIC ALBUM OF 2003. Yes, I know the year isn't over yet but I dare you to find me a replacement.
- the enlightened one
If you enjoyed 'Furious Angels', I would strongly suggest such albums as Robert Miles' 'Dreamland' and Chicane's 'Behind the Sun'. They both seem to capture the same artful taste as heard in Rob Dougan's music.
The second disc contains instrumental versions of many of the songs, as well as the videos for "Furious Angels" and "Clubbed To Death." A fantastic album. One of the standouts of 2003.
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