Levittown

Planet P Project | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RENAISSANCE
• ASIN: B0012OVFXY
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,119 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #82 in Music > Pop > Euro Pop > General

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Planet P is back, June 1, 2008

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John E. Poulin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Levittown (Audio CD)

24 years after Pink World appeared on double vinyl album, Planet P Project aka Tony Carey is back with a three part trilogy. 1931 Go Out Dancing Pt.1 and Levittown are the first 2 discs in the series. There is not a working title for the third disc and Tony says it will be a while before it appears more than likely a couple years. This disc is just brimming over with gems (from the classic PP sound of the title track, "Saw A Satellite", and "All God's Children" to the more updated sound of "In Babylon") and comes in at over 66 minutes. Liner notes are as well thought out as the disc and give more perspective into the project and why it has taken so long.
Carey wrote all the songs except 2 which he co-wrote and of course produced, engineered, and "kitchen-sink'd" the project. This one grows on me the more I listen to it, looking forward to part three and it's great to meet Planet P back on Tranquility Base.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly brilliant!, October 26, 2008

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Tim Neitzel "music dude" (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Levittown (Audio CD)

From the satirical opening intro to this album through the many gems along the way, this cd is a musical masterpiece. Tony Carey has lost none of his talent, he isn't burnt out, irrelevant or simply repeating himself. What we have here is excellent, guitar-oriented rock that contains some cutting lyrics. The opening to "White Sands" speaks of a project paperclip that took place at the end of World War II and imported German scientists for our American space program, saying "they had more blood on their hands than Pontius Pilate". White Sands is a perfect name for this tune, invoking the innocence of such stuff i.e. white sand, while in the background loom the murderers of the third reich. Needless to say, the song itself is excellent, followed up by 'Saw A Satellite' which foretells of the end of the era of privacy and the start of global electronic monitoring. 'In Babylon' we find visions of currently happening things, such as jihad and the devil wearing sandals and a robe, if you believe this... 'Where We Want You' speaks of the government's ability to make you believe (and by implication, do) whatever they want you to by manipulating the truth. The last song 'Go Out Dancing' tells of the payoff for all we've done: Plague and the end of civilization. Each of these songs is set to lively tunes. Immensely entertaining, and, if you are so inclined, thought-provoking. Each song tells a story (always Tony's strong suit, whether on Planet P Project cds or cds released under his own name) and the stories add up to an excellent concept album. This is the best cd of its type, and one of the best overall, that I've heard in years. If you haven't gotten the idea by now BUY this!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a Planet P album, October 3, 2008

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ken - See all my reviews

This review is from: Levittown (Audio CD)

I am so happy Tony is still producing music under Planet P Project. I have been waiting for this one for a long time and I was not disappointed. A great c.d. Loved his music for a long time and this is definitely a keeper. Levittown, don't leave home without it.