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Other Lives

Other LivesAudio CD
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 31, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: ATO RECORDS / RED
  • ASIN: B001T46TWY
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,731 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the band has been playing music together for over five years, but only recently adopted the name Other Lives. With an organic, orchestrated sound that incorporates elements of Progressive Rock, Folk and classical music, Other Lives draws its inspiration from a similarly wide array of sources: from historical events to the landscape in which the members grew up. Recorded with producer Joey Waronker (Beck, the Eels, Lisa Germano) and engineer Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Outkast, Beck).

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
Terrific, original, haunting music. Avery Gordon  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unreasonably Gorgeous March 18, 2009
By Jason
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I've been eagerly anticipating this album for months and it's finally here. Their EP provided a taste of the blissful beauty they're capable of, but this album is fully realized. Once again they demonstrate their mastery of all things melancholy and give us something achingly gorgeous. Imagine, if you will, a mixed stew with some of the best bits & pieces of Sigur Ros, Coldplay, Pedro the Lion, Radiohead, and Chopin. If your mind's ear just generated something akin to pure heaven, you're getting the right idea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More assured and powerful than ever April 29, 2009
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Let me preface by saying that I saw Other Lives in concert at the Mercury Lounge in New York last night. It's the fourth time that I've seen them live and it was by far, their best effort yet. The band had just completely come together rhythmically and is creating music that I just don't hear from anyone else. Anyway, if you get a chance, it's definitely worth going out of your way to catch these guys on tour. I'm telling you, one day, you won't be able to get this close to such phenomenal artists when they are playing stadiums.

Anyway, back to the review. I had been listening to a few of the tracks on their demo release a few months back. The texture and layering of their music is simply superb. I love the way the Jesse's voice is so aptly matched by cello and piano. It's dynamic. The drums don't just pulse out a tempo; they actually contribute to the sonic fervor or passion of the particular song. I really can't say that there's a track on here that I don't completely love, but "End of the Year" is an absolutely stunner and may be my favorite if I have to choose. It's almost 4 songs in one with stunning pace to begin, fantastic chord changes in the middle and ethereal guitar taking over towards the climax. As I mentioned in my Kunek review, there are very few times when I've ever listened to a band's album and just gotten it right away. But what makes this album worthwhile is that it maintains my interest each time I listen to it (which is pretty damn regularly as I now put these guys up there with Pink Floyd, Yes, and Radiohead in terms of musicality and album thematics). To me, that's the sign of a dynamic and talented band that is doing more than just "popping" out tracks. They are creating complex rock/folk/whatever tunes that just stay with you. Thumbs up guys!
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4.0 out of 5 stars O Sweet Melancholy April 7, 2009
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Other Lives, a band arising from Kunek, whose recording Light of the Flynns was issued in 2006, now delves more deeply into wistfulness. The inclusion of a cello, itself having a sorrowful, somber, humanlike timbre, helps cement the unique sound and feeling of this different rock band. The three years between albums have matured the group with more assured playing and arrangements. And what sound is that?, you may ask. Take the orchestral rock sound of the Moody Blues, throw in the melancholy sensitivity of Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen (OK, my reference point is the 60's; I'm ancient), and steep it all in the sweet yearning of a romantic Russian classical composer or a Parisian torch song. The songs are fairly brief; the titles suggest nostalgia, loneliness, temporality, and fatalism: the album even begins with "E Minor"! I wonder what the band would do with uplifting anthems or a frolic. But that will be something for them to explore later. Meanwhile, here is most interesting, indeed beautiful, album to enjoy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, amazing album
This is easily one of the most played albums in my collection. One of the most overlooked albums and great beginning to end!
Published 1 month ago by Vimanaas
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MUSIC....BEST BAND
A Hidden Gem of a CD. I just love it! New band for me and I am hooked on their sound.
Published 4 months ago by Pamela Hope De Luca
5.0 out of 5 stars Great group!
My nephew loves listening to different groups and this one really stood out for him. He was very excited to get this gift.
Published 5 months ago by luckyshopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Sound and Fantastic First Album
Other Lives is a little known band, but their sound is very ethereal and enriched with instruments like the piano, cello and violin. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Stella Brink
5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!
Terrific, original, haunting music. I hope to her much more from this band. I've heard nothing like them.
Published on March 23, 2010 by Avery Gordon
3.0 out of 5 stars not bad
I don't like his voice, it's the stereotypical whiny-hipster voice. However, the songwriting, arrangments, and production is sublime. I would recommend it.
Published on February 26, 2010 by Tide User
5.0 out of 5 stars So lovely
I picked up Black Tables as a free track from Starbucks, I didn't think much of it... until it came on random play. It was arresting. I stopped. Read more
Published on December 15, 2009 by Melaina Lara
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Band
Just saw these guys perform on NPR's Mountain Stage [...] and they really impressed me.

They know when to fill the spaces with sound and also how to play a song using... Read more
Published on August 12, 2009 by James D Kirk Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!!!!!!!!
OMG, you gotta buy this and if you have the opportunity go see them live, do it!
This CD is great and all but doesn't do them justice. Read more
Published on May 18, 2009 by T. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Mindful, Existential
I cannot recommend this album enough. I am so happy there are bands like this that deeply care about the craft of their music. There's not a dull moment throughout. Read more
Published on May 5, 2009 by Justin
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