Goodbye [IMPORT]

Czars

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 2, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bella Union
• ASIN: B0002RUAKQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #364,590 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

"The Czars seem determined to create the most enrapturing, enormous sounds around. So far they are succeeding, with rapturous reviews for their two albums. Grant’s voice is big on record; live, it is the size of the Rockies themselves. This man looks like the Aphex Twin with pigtails, but sounds like Morrissey dueting with Roy Orbison in a wind tunnel. As an awed hush descends, he loses himself in electro-country-bluesy songs about unrequited love and stolen childhood." – The Guardian

The Czars make their eagerly awaited return this autumn with their superb third album 'Goodbye,' the follow-up to 'The Ugly People Vs. The Beautiful People,' which was released to great critical acclaim in Fall 2001. 'Goodbye' is filled with incredible songs notable for their rich production, incredible musicianship and, of course, John Grant’s beautiful baritone vocals, painting broad textures over dense sonic space. Lyrically, the album deals with themes of loss, regret and change. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars go out and buy this now., November 17, 2004

By	just some guy (does it matter, USA) - See all my reviews

every song on this CD is a keeper. Every sound on this CD is there for a reason. Every melody stabs you in the gut. The Czars have the best singer in music right now. Why these guys aren't already famous/rich/drug-addled playboys is beyond me. But i'm not very bright. Just do yourself a favor, and this brilliant band justice - and fork out the money for the CD. Then write and thank me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars lush chamber pop beauty, November 3, 2004

By	doug (Rocky River, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goodbye (Audio CD)

I just discovered this band randomly through a website I do not remember the name of and Mojo magazine. Both reviews were very positive, with Mojo even commenting that it sounded like "Harry Nilsson produced by Brian Eno". That comparison gave me reason enough to download there new album and I was very happy with it as soon as I heard the first full track. The lead singer, John Grant is his name I believe, completely blew me away with his full sounding baritone and the backing music fit from his band fit him perfectly. The music is very relaxing, but never boring, with interesting electronic textures and harmonies coming in and out of the mix quite frequently. The only complaint I have with the record is that a couple of the songs seem to have too much instrumentation, with a guitar solo, no matter how amazing it is, just not fitting in. Overall a really solid record and one definitely worth purchasing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next big thing.. , November 19, 2004

By	James C. Laubhan "yankinoz" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Goodbye (Audio CD)

Why The Czars are not signed on a major American Label and selling millions of CD's and sold out concerts is beyond me.. they are quite simply the best sounding band of the past 6 years, and this release is another example of how overlooked this Denver based band is. Do yourself a great big favor and buy this CD along with their other Bella Union output. You will not be disappointed if you like great singer songwriting. Wake up American Radio and Record Companies.. the CZARS should be the next big thing..