Garage Mahal [Import]

Taxiride | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: PID
• ASIN: B00006C75O
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,704 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2002 sophomore album for the Australian soft-rock revivalist's, the follow-up to the hugely successful 1999 debut 'Imaginate'. Produced by Fred Maher (Dave Matthews Band, The Breeders, Lloyd Cole). 13 tracks including, 'Afterglow', 'How I Got This Way' & the first single, 'Creepin' Up Slowly', plus multi-media player. WEA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You think they've changed, but they're the same..., August 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Garage Mahal (Audio CD)

Garage Mahal is brilliant. It not only shows off Taxiride's lyrical ability, but also their musical talent as well. There are guitar riffs that will tear you up inside from their emotion, and drum beats that will have you tapping your foot along.

The album opens with Afterglow - could be likened to a 72 Hour Daze 'part deux'. It's full of desperation and emotional angst, which makes it a fantastic song to open the album with and if ever released as a single, will rocket up the charts. How I Got This Way, which is the soon-to-be-released second single off of Garage Mahal, and is a somewhat brave choice for a single, but still good nonetheless. Creepin' Up Slowly - the first single off the album - has instrumentals in it that will just make you want to get up and dance.

Other memorable songs on the album include Saffron, which was somewhat of a between-track for Taxiride, as it was performed at gigs and concerts everywhere years before the release of Garage Mahal. True fans will consider it rather old, but it has been somewhat remixed to give it a kick. It's a song about Indian cross-dressers, but don't let that sway your opinion - it's lyrically pumped!

Skin is the slow depressing song on Garage Mahal, which was co-written by former Taxiride band member Dan Hall. This one is an easy-to-relate to song, that will make you just want to run away from all the troubles in your life.

Now - the downsides to the overall album - the fact that Saffron was censored (which I'm sure is for the Japanese market more than the rest of the world) is rather disappointing, especially after hearing it sung raw and live so many times at gigs. Forest For The Trees takes a little bit of listening to, to follow what it's about and is better sung live.

If you like Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls or even the likes of Train, then you're going to love Taxiride.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taxiride is back with an edge!, April 10, 2003

By 

Eric (Woodstock, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Garage Mahal (Audio CD)

Unlike their debut album, "Imaginate", "Garage Mahal" is a harder, edgier record. The band still posesses their gorgeous harmonies and wonderful lyrics, but their music is less "poppy" than before on most of the album. Here and there are some songs that bring back memories of "Imaginate", but mostly it's a rock record.

I have been a huge fan of Taxiride since "Imaginate", however many bands have a great first album, but disappointing follow-up albums. "Garage Mahal" is as fantastic if not better than the first. If you're a Taxiride fan, you will adore this album, and if you're not, you will adore this album as well.

"Garage Mahal" is one of those albums that is a necessity for any record collection. With it's beautiful harmonies, rocking guitar riffs, and Taxiride's unique sound, this album is a definite MUST HAVE!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They have taken the next step!!, October 6, 2002

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Ashley D (Caulfield South, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Garage Mahal (Audio CD)

The first thing you notice about this album is that Taxiride don't stick to any known formula. Their last album, 'Imaginate' oozed with maginificent folksy harmonics, whilst 'Garage Mahal' sees the band move into a harder edged sound which compliments the album title.

By far, the best song on the album is 'Saffron' which sees the band produce perfect pop/rock which should see the song become a classic if given sufficient radio airplay. Watch out for the uniquely disguised profanity, through the use of distorted guitar.

The album see Taxiride provide a harder edge to their music in their attempt to win the US market. With the right support Taxiride have the potential to become the next best thing in the US since INXS broke through some 15 years ago.

The first song released from the album, 'Creeping Up Slowly', turns out to be an excellent anthem song, although hints of Chumbawamba's 'Tubthumping' (remember that little ditty?) seem to peek through. Don't get me wrong though. Taxiride by far produce a much slicker sound with much longer lasting appeal.

If you ever wanted to get a CD that you will want to listen now, tomorrow or in 20 years, 'Garage Mahal' is the one to get.