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So Many Nights (Dig)

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The Cat Empire are one of the best bands out there. All of their albums have gone platinum (some multiple) in Australia...it's criminal that they are not better known in the us. This album continues their streak of genius material. However, this time they have more laidback, smokey vibe going on for them. This album, right down to the artwork is amazing! The addition of a lot of strings on this album (particularly breathtaking on "Panama") is a welcomed new twist. This band is continuing to switch up their sound, while still keeping their unique sound.

I rarely ever buy albums for their full price, but after being obsessed with "Two Shoes" I had to get "So Many Nights" during it's release. Don't expect the same weird perky tone to it, it seems like these guys sort of grew up between albums. There are a few more slow songs like Panama and Til The Ocean Takes Us All but they all have certain flows to them that make them oddly addicting, like every other infectious song from "Two Shoes."

This album is packed with a lot of different genres, mostly around sombra, ska, and some that just can't be explained. Expect weirdness, after all it IS a Cat Empire album. My favorites from this album are the faster ones, but that's just because of my punk ska roots: Fishes, So Long, and So Many Nights but there isn't a single song on this album that I would say I didn't like. Theyre all very unique and enjoyable.

My overall impression from this album is that it is Cat Empire but more polished. To any fan of "Two Shoes" this album is an absolute must, but if you're just getting into them, start with Two Shoes and work your way into this, because after this album is different from Two Shoes, but in a good way.

Whoever you are, as far as I'm concerned the cat empire is still one of the best bands ever. This album may be a lot more laid back, but the fact that they're still experimenting with their sound is always going to be an interesting manuever for the band. So therefore, I give them 5 stars for coming out with new material, and yet again exciting my ears

Wow! These guys remind listeners again that they are a musical powerhouse of talent, humor and thrills. The principal reviews are on the money: this disc has much of the familiar CE sounds, but is a further evolution of their sounds. One notable area is Harry's singing. On tracks like "Til the Ocean" and "Lonely Moon" he dazzles and thrills. There is less of the reggae influence heard on their earlier work, but plenty of that Cuban sound that makes Two Shoes so fun. The horns are out in force, but new instruments creep in, like the harpsichord intro on "No Mountain" and they play with some new (but old and familiar) bits of melody woven into the overall songs. If you listen to Two Shoes and Cities (available only through thecatempire.com site) you'll recognize that this album fits their catalog of work in many ways and is typical overall of their body of work.

Tell me this is the best such band ever and I won't argue. If I were a musician I'd want to hang-up my instrument after listening to these guys cuz they're at a level I can't imagine I'd ever attain.

Beware the impulsive dancing caused by this CD may create an embarrassing moment. It forced my neighbors to purchase
blinds.

The Cat Empire are an awesome band! So many nights is one of there best album. Will not be disappointed if you buy!!!

So Many Nights

Personally, my favorite albums were the first three. Although I felt that this album was full of energy, it was different. It was much more fast paced, and movement. Either way, it was quite excellant, and it certainly is a unique sound from the previous three.

Top songs for me:

1) Lonely Moon
2) Won't be Afraid
3) So Many Nights
4) Wanted to write you a Love Song
5) The Darkness
6) Fishies/Til the ocean takes us all.



buy it

These guys continue to amaze me with their talent. We saw them live at the St. Basilica Block Party in Minneapolis and they are a highly talented group of musicians. This CD comes in second to their prior CD "Two Shoes". Highly recommended.

Most fans (reading this review) will probably have gotten their Cat Empire fix from the Two Shoes album. I feel that Two Shoes is the backbone of The Cat Empire, in sound and musicianship. Since then, they've gotten a little more subtle. Many of the songs on "So Many Nights" seem to lack the passion that you might feel from a song like Two Shoes, The Lost Song, How to Explain, The Night That Never End, etc. The quirkiness seems to have been smoothed out somewhere, but if you're like me, then you LOVED The Cat Empire for their quirkiness. C'mon, The Car Song, In My Pocket, The Chariot, Down at the 303, etc.

What we're left with is a bit of strangeness (not so much quirkiness), and an album almost full of songs similar to Luck Song from "Cities." Old fan favorites will probably be: So Many Nights, Fishies, and Till the Ocean Takes Us All. If you're a lyric-focused person, you might find quite a few good things in this album.

I can't for the life of me work out how people like this band. The singer is appaulling! The music is half decent thats why i give it half a star. Music for people who know nothing about taste or music...