Idols of Exile

Jason Collett

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2005)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arts & Crafts
• ASIN: B0009SQ3XG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,607 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Broken Social Scene guitarist Jason Collett would sound altogether like a cross-hatch between Jayhawks Gary Louris and Marc Olsen here if it weren't for his BSS education in altered musical settings. He twirls up a fantastic alt country set of tunes, even without his stacked deck of bandmembers. There are contingents from Stars, Metric, and Do Make Say Think here, and Collett still sounds nothing like any of those bands. The ensemble is beautifully paced, slow and deliberate, best heard on "Parry Sound," where they wheeze and drift as if knowingly aimless. They float throughout Collett's solo set through curtains of suggestion provided by hinted rhythms, gauzy guitar, and dustblown ride cymbals. Psychedlia serves them well, with warpy results, nearly all acoustic, that never jump the folksy train completely. It's a gently delirious mix, and for his part, Collett has a vocal delivery that pinches out the words, giving phrases a depth of feeling that's sometimes lost amid BSS's abstract excursions. Even so, you have to love the Cure-style riff on "I'll Bring the Sun," a blissy bit that rides through the brain effortlessly. It should be a summer gem for any season. --Andrew Bartlett

Product Description
Idols of Exile marks a powerful move forward for Collett; a summary of his time spent juggling a burgeoning solo career and a family, all the while honing his song craft touring the world with Broken Social Scene. The album features performances from many of Jason's closest friends; including most of Broken Social Scene (Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Justin Peroff) and extended Broken Social Scene; Metric's Emily Haines and James Shaw; Stars Amy Millian and Evan Cranley; Apostle of Hustle's Andrew Whiteman and Julian Brown; Do Make Say Think's Charles Spearin; and Feist.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a voice that would kill an army of angels, July 28, 2005

By	Andrew (Canada) - See all my reviews

There is something so magical about Jason Colletts voice, his soft words are very enjoyable to listen to when relaxing in bed, driving, or getting high with a small group of friends. I highly suggest you get this cd if your fans of Elliott Smith, Stars, Sloan or any other band that sounds similar to the ones I listed.

hes just that amazing

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhhh.... the sounds of summer!, July 12, 2005

By	ander (Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

If anyone has been looking for that one CD to blast in your car stereo with the top rolled down while you're cruisin down the highway... then look no further than this brilliant piece of work.

The music on this CD is absolutley fantastic. Fans of Broken Social Scene will be familiar with Jason's work but it takes on an almost countrified sound compared to what BSS usually does. He uses his bandmates to create the sounds of what should be on everyones summer playlist. I am also amazed at Jason's talent as a lyricist.... saying so much in so little words. Leslie Feist and Amy Millan (Stars) provide background vocals (along with other members of BSS) while Emily Haines (Metric) guests for a duet in the foot stompin' HANGOVER DAYS.

All the tracks on this CD are standouts but if I could only pick three, they would have to be FIRE, HANGOVER DAYS, and of course, WE ALL LOSE ONE ANOTHER.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Idols of Exile, October 10, 2005

By	endingstart (Canada) - See all my reviews

This is a great album. I first heard Jason Collett's older tracks (such as Blue Sky) but didn't really think it was anything really special. Lately I heard him open for Metric. His music was obviously different than Metric's and the crowd was a little impatient to see Metric hit the stage. But, I picked up his album afterwards and realized that it's really amazing. He has a great voice and this album has a great summer-y, light, happy feel to it. My favourite track is "Fire" and to make things even better Emily Haines (lead singer of Metric) sings in "Hangover Days" with him. His music is rock-country. But don't get me wrong. I don't like country music but it's just a great mix of acoustic guitars, great vocals, etc. Give it a listen!