Long Distance

Ivy | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 10, 2001
• Label: Nettwerk America
• Copyright: 2001 Nettwerk America, LLC
• Genres: Alternative Rock/American Alternative, Alternative Rock/Indie & Lo-Fi, Dance & DJ/Electronica, Dance & DJ/Trip-Hop
• ASIN: B000TQ0M1C
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Digging Ivy's scene, March 22, 2002

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Cindy Birdsong "gardengnomegirl" (Richmond, Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long Distance (Audio CD)

Long Distance is a gorgeous CD, combining the lightest electronica touches with nice musical arrangements and lyrics about relationships, crumbling and otherwise ("Disappointed," "Lucy Doesn't Love You," "While We're In Love"). Other highlights include "Undertow" and "Edge of the Ocean," two songs that will sweep you away. Lead singer Dominique Durand has a sweet, sleek voice, and the songs are all incredibly catchy yet textured. I highly suggest checking out Ivy; I fell in love with every song on the album--it's soothing, and much more than background music.

Oh, and for those of you who saw "Shallow Hal," if you heard a few songs throughout the film that left you wondering "Who *was* that?": It was more than likely Ivy. The songs aren't on the "Shallow Hal" soundtrack, though, but they can be found on Long Distance.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The power of Ivy, July 10, 2001

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Sakis (San Diego, originally Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long Distance (Audio CD)

I have been listening to tracks from this CD non stop, since I had gotten it from MP3s on Napster, and finally the US release date was today (July 10th 2001), so of course I went out and got it since good quality pop music is hard to find these days. I also saw the band twice today, one was a wonderful accoustic performance in Cambridge MA, and the other one was their brilliant and much loved concert in Somerville MA (my hands still hurt from clapping he he). What can I say, I love this album and I love this band. Some of my favorties are "While We'Re In Love", which has a nice hook, and is a song about a love relationship that is not meant to be, but of course it's sung so sweetly and melodically that you kinda forget it's a sad song, and you sing to the chorus. The next song I love from this album is "I Think Of You" that starts off with an electronic aetherial effect and of course the voice of Dominique Durand, singing "I think of you whenever I am alone whenever I get lonely, wherever you may go I know that you are only one dream away", what lovely lyrics, and of course the rest of the song is very nice, a bit upbeat in music, with visible drums and background vocals that are irresistible and make you want to sing along to the song. Next wonderful song iis "One More Last Kiss", a very mellow piece, with wonderful lyrics - "One more last kiss like two prisoners, one more last kiss to hold on to, one more last kiss just to remember you, before we fade away", very nice accoustic piece. Next dreamy piece that I like is "Edge Of The Ocean", which I think is one of the tracks that has the most potential for Ivy ever having a strong radio hit. It's a song that I think everyone loved at the concert tonight, and with an irresistible hook of "shala la la la" , and Dominique's beautiful accent is a sure hit. "Undertow" is moving in the same dreamy rhythmic territory with the guitars more apparent, the song points out how sometimes you can't fight destiny or the "undertow"... "Lucy Doesn't Love You" "Digging Your Scene" (a cover song)and "Blame It On Yourself" are three very upbeat, rock kinda songs, and finally "Lets Stay Inside" has a very bosa nova kind of feel to it, with nice accoustic guitars and a beautiful trumpet , with a carribean feel to it. Overall this album is mellower that their previous wonderful LP "Apartment Life" yet I think it seems stronger. The occasional electronic effects accentuate the album very nicely throughout, without taking away any of the pop or rock feel of the songs or any of the Summer feel or dreamyness they posess. I would definitely recommend this CD if you like bands such as Saint Etienne or The Cardigans. Lets hope they get the success they deserve SO much, from this release. Highly recommended on my list & of course all my friends know by now how much I love this band, and needless to say I have recomended them this CD already.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Instant Classic!, October 20, 2001

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_ (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long Distance (Audio CD)

I've become a big big fan of Ivy, especially after screening a pre-release of 'Apartment Life' for radio, and also asking them some questions about their musical route. Right now, Ivy is arguably the best band out there, track for track. Their third album, 'Long Distance,' is an album full of songs and lyrics that will stay in your head, for many weeks to come. The band is effectively able to blend modern rock, indie pop, and subtle electronica all into a heavenly mix. Members Andy Chase and Adam Schlesinger, display their unique talents as musicians and producers, and singer, Dominique Durand has improved her vocals and interpretive style. 'Long Distance' is fantastic, from beginning to end. The best of the best, are probably "Undertow," "Worry About You," "Midnight Sun," "I Think Of You," "Hideaway," and "One More Last Kiss."

"Worry About You" has a jazzy-cafe-like chorus in it, layered into a well sequenced drum beat, and a steady acoustic folk guitar. "Midnight Sun" adds the elements of Fender Rhodes, wah wah effects, and violin. "I Think Of You" is a down-tempo dance tune with some nice electronica elements. "Hideaway" probably stands out from all of the other songs on 'Long Distance.' It's a great great band track, and that synth/keyboard loop in it, tantalizes the mind! I love the piano chord intro to "One More Last Kiss." This song is a pure example of how well Ivy creates harmony, melody, catchy lyrics, and well conceived musical landscapes. The vocal dubs are sexy, and the chorus is very coquettish.

Definitely support this band!!!!!