It's Blitz! (Deluxe Version)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: March 10, 2009
• Release Date: March 10, 2009
• Label: Interscope
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Yeah Yeah Yeahs under exclusive license to DGC Records
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• Total Length: 55:21
• Genres:
  • Alternative Rock
  • Pop
• ASIN: B001V7MM5M
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,473 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a chance, it's a great CD! April 3, 2009

By Vince

Format:Audio CD

I've been a fan for a wile and I can understand how some may feel a little disappointed with this CD since it's not as hard as their old stuff. They seem to be progressing much like all good artists do, which I think is a good thing. I'd say just try to listen to the album on it's own and after listening to it a couple of times you will come to love it.

Plus, I think this version (with 4 extra acoustic tracks of Soft Shock, Skeletons, Hysteric, and Little Shadow) is well wort the extra few bucks it costs over the original 10 track CD.

Also, I'd suggest taking a look at Yeah Yeah Yeahs EP "Is Is" if you haven't already. This EP was released around their last tour and is a lot more like their older stuff, which should make a lot of the die hard fans happy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding album May 5, 2009

By S. Sale

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm a recent convert to Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so I will state outright that I have no preconceptions as to what they "should" sound like. It can be difficult to deal with change in a favorite band/group, but it is essential to the band's survival that they change their style over time to keep from becoming stale.

That is what I see this newest album as, a shining star in Yeah Yeah Yeahs already remarkable journey. I have since picked up their other two major releases, their self titled EP and the EPs, "Machine" and "Is Is." Well worth it to pick them all up!

This album, "It's Blitz!," has become my go-to because of the many moods it conjures up. It speaks of building self-confidence, depression, rekindled love and loss.

It begins upbuilding with the two most synth-heavy tracks, Zero and Heads Will Roll, with bright, poignant vocals and guitar riffs with the steady drumbeat that holds it all together.

The album becomes much more sober as it hits Soft Shock and Skeletons, and appears to delve into failing relationships and the emotions associated with them. Skeletons especially makes extremely good use of simple lyrics to convey a great deal of emotion. If you liked "Maps" from Fever to Tell, you will most likely love this song.

The album fires back up for a bit with Dull life, which is quite similar to their older work, with Karen's vocals and the Nick's guitar fiercely revving up throughout the song. I've heard it is actually a song they've played numerous times in live shows, but never really recorded. Shame and Fortune has a defiant tone, similar to Dull Life, an effective and enjoyable follow up overall.

Runaway is another somber tune, speaking of uncertainty on the part of one person in a relationship, while the other is controlling, even dominating to the point the other requires their help to go on. This is shown by the lyrics, "want you to be my prize," and, "not so strong without these open arms." Quite depressing, but it works well with the rest of the album. Overall, a sad, but beautiful song.

Dragon Queen brings another synth song into the mix, adding to the variety of what could possibly be a depressing end of the album. It's a dance/disco style song, with Karen's voice more subdued.

Hysteric follows on this style, but Karen is more fired up. Hysteric is being called one of the best songs on the album by more than one critic, as it is their most effective "pop like" song. It's very different from their older work, but a great song nonetheless.

The last song on the album (not the bonus songs) is Little Shadow, a beautiful and hopeful song, showcasing Karen's versatility. It's another song with a feeling hope in the lyrics. A fitting end for an album I know I will continue to enjoy for years to come, perhaps my whole life.

As a nice bonus on the Digi-pack, there are acoustic versions of Soft Shock, Skeletons, Hysteric and Little Shadow. They are all very easy listening - Karen's voice is melodic in it's softness and beauty, something early fans would possibly be shocked by. We all know Karen is one of the most talented female vocalists out there though, so it shouldn't come as much of a shock. :)

Anyway, if you like accoustic at all, the deluxe pack is a no brainer, as these are some of the best accoustic transformations I've ever heard.

Overall, I highly recommend that anyone who likes good lyrics, great guitar and, in my opinion, the best vocals so far this year. I just can't get enough of this band.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius Work from an Iconoclastic Band April 12, 2009

By S. Hirsch

Format:MP3 Music

If I said this stage in the yeah yeah yeahs metamorphosis from a great band to a truly iconoclastic artistic force reminds me of radiohead's transition from "The Bends" to "Ok Computer", how many of you would say I'm stating a tautology? Another appropriate analogy with Ok Computer is that like any truly work of genius, this album requires several listenings before you "get it".

Consider how many times you needed to read "Moby Dick" or "Ulysses" before you got it. How many times do you listen to "Ok Computer" or "Exile on Main Street" before it was clear that these were light years ahead of anything else recorded? How many times did you stare at Godel's proof before it's beauty jumped out at you? Same with "It's Blitz!!" The sad part is that many yyy fans will trash this before they realize how great it truly is.