In Lust We Trust [Import]

Ark | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Import
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00006J43R
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,321 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware--this might not be the band you're thinking of..., April 13, 2003

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helstar "hellstar4" (Greenfield, Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Lust We Trust (Audio CD)

Just thought I'd give a heads-up on this one. I saw the listing of other CDs people have purchased along with this one. In that list, "Burn the Sun" and ARK S/T are tops on the list. That means there are probably several thousand of you out there who were unpleasantly surprised to find that this band isn't the same as the one who produced the aforementioned 2 CDs.

This band is a Rock/pop outfit from Sweden, very good at what they do, but likely to disappoint fans of Progressive Metal, which is what the *other* ARK plays.

So if you love Jorn Lande, Tore Ostby, and the ARK album "Burn the Sun," DO NOT BUY THIS CD. It's not the same band.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And you thought their first one was good??, November 2, 2002

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Scott Muhlbaier (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Lust We Trust (Audio CD)

Let's get this out of the way immediately: this album is an absolute MASTERPIECE. This band is the best-kept Swedish secret, but you'd never know they were foreign by listening to them.

When I was in Europe in late Sept I kept seeing the video for "Calleth You Cometh I" and it dug into my skull. Being a DJ always on the lookout for hot material, when I got back to the states I tracked down the Ark's material and was blown away. CYCI is only one of a handful of terrific tracks on "Lust"--imagine the best of 60s, 70s and 80s rock and throw them into a musical.

This band has instantly shot to the top of my favorite bands on the planet and I incorporate as many tunes as I can into my shows. Yes...they are that good.
Here's an song-by-song tracklist--and not a dud in the lot:

1. "Beauty is the Beast"--one of my favs. Love the stop/start bass beat and grunge sound. Would be my 2nd single after CYCI.

2. "Father of a Sun"--after slow start, turns into a great (controversial) rocker. Love the "Hallejulah" shouts.

3. "This Night"--best ballad on the album. This should be an AAA radio song. Absolutely Terrific.

4. "Calleth You, Cometh I". The rock single, it has a terrific build to one of the best choruses in recent memory. A real grower.

5. "A Virgin Like You". Dumb title...but great power ballad.

6. "Tired of Being An Object". Great 60s/glam musical sound. Different sound than the rest, harking back to their debut.

7. "Disease". Slower Depeche Mode-type sound with a nice build. This tune really shows off the lead singers outstanding singing voice.

8. "Vendelay". This shuffling tune is one of my favorites with a distinct Irish flavor. Simply gorgeous.

9. "2000 Lightyears from Darkness". An epic rock "musical" stretching 7 minutes with a 60s/70s vocoder and melotron flavor. A little drawn out but still a nice tune.

10. "The Most Radical Thing To Do". After a slow start and some rather dicey lyrics, this song really kicks in nicely with a great chorus. Nice closer.

They also have a handful of non-album tracks that are worth noting--namely "Racing with the Rabbit" and Swedish remake of "Kolla Kolla".

They have a great webpage mainly in English at [their website] and you can preview ALL the songs on the album at their Virgin Records Swedish site...(may need Shockwave Flash).

This is without a doubt, one of the better pop/rock albums I've heard in years (as is their first which I also recommend!). Thanks to [Amazon.com] for listing it. Worth every penny of the import price...BUT American record companies are you listening? We need more of this stuff (this band!) brought over here domestically!!

Hope this helps :)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unabashed fun makes way for unabashed lead singer, January 29, 2005

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B. Anderson (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Lust We Trust (Audio CD)

As stated in regards to "We Are The Ark," this album is fun, pop-inspired Glam-Rock. This is not cerebral stuff you discuss over cofee while reading The New Yorker; this album is fun.

"In Lust We Trust" delves deeper into the world-view of lead singer and songwriter Ola Salo. While Ola gives the listener a taste of himself in "We Are The Ark," he wears a slough of colors (including a very rainbow heart) on his sleeve in "In Lust We Trust."

The songs on "In Lust We Trust" run the gamut from radio-friendly pop gems like "Calleth You, Cometh I," to the quaint reminisce of "Vendelay," to sexually-playful romps like "Tired of Being An Object?" to the pop-epic "2000 Light Years of Darkness."

While the soundscapes were very tight, slick, and full of plastic sheen in "We Are The Ark," listeners will hear a more dirty, playful, and organic soundscape in "In Lust We Trust." Once again, the nods to bygone eras of Glam Rock (Bowie, Bolan, Queen) are more than apparent.

This album is best enjoyed by people who can let go of themselves and enjoy a good tune. Magnificently reccommended.