Not Exotic

Dolorean | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Yep Roc Records
• ASIN: B0000DIJSS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,781 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars undiscovered band of the century, February 5, 2006

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C. Speerschneider (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not Exotic (Audio CD)

I like these guys more every time I listen to this album. I was fortunate to see them open for Doves last spring in their hometown Portland. After the set I felt like I was friends with the whole band. All their stuff is good, but this album stands out. Can't wait for the next one. Keep going guys...those who do hear it, love it. Sound similar to Great Lake Swimmers, another undiscovered great band.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning on record and shattering live, March 2, 2004

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Doug (Rocky River, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not Exotic (Audio CD)

One of the most overlooked bands I know of, Dolorean released a wonderful record in 2003 and no one seemed to care. None of my local record stores carry it and none of my friends know about it. All I can say is that it is truly a crime that this band really gets no push whatsoever. If you enjoy music with wonderful melancholy melodies mixed with a fantstic voice then you can't go wrong with this. The record is very bleak lyrically, but the music is so stunning you won't even notice. Also, do whatever it takes to see this band live. Truly one of the best shows I've ever seen and may end up being the best show I see all year even after seeing bands like the Walkmen, Liars, and British Sea Power. This is something you should love and I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dolorean's remarkable 2nd album - paving the way for great things, March 5, 2006

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Peter G. Simpson (Bucks UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not Exotic (Audio CD)

After their experimental first album "Sudden Oak" which showed great promise - "Not Exotic" finds Dolorean in a much more focused mode. Al James is a great songwriter with a strong ear for melodies that stick around, and an interesting way with lyrics. He has a great expressive voice too. The tracks I really enjoy on this album include "Jenny Place Your Bets" "Sleeperhold" "Traded for Fire" and "Still Here With Me". Sometimes they use a narrative style on brooding songs like "Hannibal, Mo" (and also "Benito's Dust - not included here but available elsewhere as a single release). This is an album for those times when you want to be quiet and thoughful, but it's absolutely beautiful and a real grower. The themes and styles on display here are developed further on their subsequent release " Violence In The Snowy Fields" and now I can't wait for their next release due later this year. In the meantime, catch up with their catalogue - it's very rewarding.