Gizmodgery [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

Self

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2001)
• Original Release Date: August 21, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Avex Trax Japan
• ASIN: B00005HWK7
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,106 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Am a Little Explosion

2. Alive

3. Chameleon

4. Dead Man

5. Trunk Fulla Amps

6. Patty Cake

7. Ordinaire

8. Miracleworker

9. Hi, My Name's Cindy

10. What a Fool Believes

11. 9 Lives

12. Ilovetoloveyourlovemylove

13. Trunk Fulla Amps [Edit]

14. Resurrect [*]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Japanese version featuring a bonus track: 'Resurrect'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toy genius., September 17, 2003

By	Hogarth Hughes (Rockwell, ME) - See all my reviews

Extremly hard to obtain but an absolute CD necessity, GISMODGERY is the fourth commercial release from the unchartably creative SELF. An interesting novelty (toy instruments) done in a manner of dignity, this record is just plain supercool. Once again MATT MAHAFEY and his bandmates prove their cutting edge pop know how is unmatched. This Japanese version is the same as the U.S. release save the import's bonus track, RESURRECT, which makes this disc worth the extra bucks (not to mention the fact that the U.S. version is all but impossible to track down). A must for the alternative pop afficianado.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SELF MASTERY., March 11, 2005

By	marc "marc" (new york) - See all my reviews

For production value (or should i say genius?) MATT MAHAFFEY cannot possibly be outdone. This album was recorded solely with TOY INSTRUMENTS...thing is you shouldnt be fooled. As childish as it HAS to be, this is no amateur, silly, indie-rock record. Nor is it some low grade attempt to be arty or avante garde. Which the concept might lead you to expect. AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES IT STAND OUT AS A CUT ABOVE. This is top-notch brilliant pop music made with toys!!? And as usual SELF is relentlessly versatile and creative with composition.Once again showing off their ability to flow in and out of different musical styles with mastery. A fine example of this point occurs with the cover of "What a Fool Believes" by the Doobie Brothers. Just in case this isnt sinking, let me say this again. We're talking "What a Fool Believes " played on toy instuments!!!??? What's most impressive is all of the TOYS on the album were recorded w/out the help of a sample machine yet the production sounds so good you cannot fathom how it was done.
Did I mention that this isnt even their best record?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars definitley worth your while, February 6, 2005

By	MAC "mac" (FL) - See all my reviews

I am a newly found SELF fan and this cd blows me away every time I hear it. It's incredible how every song is done with toy instruments. It makes me wonder why noone has ever thought of it before. It is a must-have and a great investment for anyone who appreciates good music.