Outerbeats

Malory | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 16, 2002)
• Original Release Date: April 16, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Allegro Corporation
• ASIN: B000063YAE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,775 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Lake of Doubts (Maladon Remix)

2. Xirius Polar Station

3. The Choice You Have

4. Falling Shine

5. Deja Vu

6. Painted Dreams

7. I Can’t Stand

8. Wasted

9. Space In Your Mind

10. Argo Night Shuttle

Editorial Reviews

Late in the year 2000, Clairecords got a hold of one of the most incredible debut albums we have ever heard by a German band called Malory. The album, entitled “Not Here, Not Now” dug deep into our souls and we felt a compelling urge to spread the word of its brilliance. And so we did. We imported the disc through Clairecords Mailorder Direct and proceeded to sell copies at a rate we couldn’t even keep up with. It remains one of our best sellers to date - even outselling some of our own proud product on our own label. We knew we had to have a piece of the action on the next one. And so Clairecords is extremely proud to present the 2nd album from Malory, licensed from Alison Records/Solar3d of Germany.

Malory picks up where they left off on their debut - and takes things about 1000 steps beyond. They retain the brilliant sheets of effected guitars, drawing comparisons to the unmistakable gorgeous guitar work of Slowdive. But they also add a subtle electronic touch to this record with samples and chill beats (in addition to a live drummer) that makes Outerbeats deeper and even more bewitching than one could hope for.

The leadoff track ‘Lake of Doubts’ creeps in slowly, showcasing subtle electronics, wonderful male/female vocal interplay, and ebbing & flowing guitars. At around the 3-minute mark, when the guitars soar into the stratosphere and your heart skips a beat, you know you are hearing something beyond special. The rest of the album does not disappoint - every single track is 100% solid and amazing. The dual vocals of Jordis and Joerg will leave you weeping. The cascading walls of guitars (there are 3 guitarists in the band, plus a bass guitarist) will have you picking your jaw up off the floor. These tracks will make you forget about all that’s wrong with the world and see only bright, beautiful things. Absolutely stunning. Words definitely do not do it justice. More than an album, it’s rather a life-changing event.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Anybody have Malory's "Not Here, Not Now" CD?, February 6, 2003

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Daniel J. McCormick "crowtrobot1" (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outerbeats (Audio CD)

I'd only heard a handful of songs from Malory's first CD, which has sold out completely. It is THAT HARD to find! After hearing tracks like "Beauty" and "Lord of the Rings", I was willing to give "Outerbeats" a chance, and I was quite satisfied. Malory is treading the shoegazery ground once tread by Slowdive & Lush; ethereal & indistinct blend of male & female vocals, hypnotic beats and guitars given the reverse-reverb treatment. While some of the tracks in the middle sound rather similar, the disc is excellent altogether. Standout tracks include the first three, as well as "Space in Your Mind", which alternates between subdued guitar-work and the sonic torrents in a a manner I haven't heard since Chapterhouse's "Autosleeper". In keeping with the shoegazer tendency of lyrical abstraction, even the lyrics in this song seem to bounce back & forth between German & English. If you're looking for new shoegaze thrills, pick this up, and while you're at it, look for The Emerald Down's "Scream the Sound" CD too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking on 90's shoegaze, November 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Outerbeats (Audio CD)

Remebering ride, slowdive, chapterhouse and co. Malory has captured the magic of the forgetton era - shoegaze, dreampop era- with the onset of the later 90's britpop scene. Interestingly they are from Germany, and not from England, the birthplace of the glory days of showgaze. Checkout Clairecords and Alison Records, the indie labels that are bringing back the glory days too.

4.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must CD for all Malory's fans, August 28, 2011

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adka - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Outerbeats (Audio CD)

Although i bought this CD used it plays very well and also the case is in eccelent condition.Half of the songs are really amazing.Raccomend it for every Malory's fan.