Phylosopher Kings [Import]

The Philosopher Kings | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B000025T6J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599,691 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Turn My Head Around

2. Lay My Body Down

3. All Dressed Up for San Francisco

4. Can't Get My Mind Around You

5. All to Myself

6. Leave That Man

7. Do You Swear

8. Everyone'll Let You Down

9. Just Like a Woman

10. Charms

11. Fingernails to Claws

12. No Woman Around

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Album Definitely Has Many Charms, September 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Philosopher Kings (Audio CD)

Great musicianship, strong melodies, thoughtful lyrics: The Philosopher Kings have it all. From the first time I heard the album in it's entirety, I was struck by what an exceptional sound it had. The Philosopher Kings are totally unlike any other band I've ever heard. Their music is essentially pop layered with jazz instrumentals, occassional rock guitar elements, and a soulful qualitye courtesy of Gerald Eaton's powerful voice. Overall, the album has a sort of dark, moody feel to it which I like, and which apparently sets it apart from their follow-up release. While I haven't yet had a chance to listen to Famous, Rich and Beautiful, the tracks I've heard so far are pretty impressive.

What really sets this Canadian band apart, in addition to it's unique blend of musical styles, are the lyrics. Most of the songs on the CD are about love, betrayal and heartbreak - common themes in popular music which The Philosopher Kings express in a decidedly uncommon manner. The lyrics are truly original and worth really listening to. All the songs on this album are really good and worth a listen. My favourite song however remains the first PK song I ever heard, "Charms." In my opinion, it encapsulates all the best qualities of the band's music, not to mention it's downright sexy! In short, I think the CD is great and The Philosopher Kings are a talented group that deserves a lot more credit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful discovery!, November 23, 2002

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Mel Gibbons (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosopher Kings (Audio CD)

I was browsing in a used CDs store, came across this CD, and thought "With a name like 'Philosopher Kings,' I've got to check them out!"
Taking a look at the front cover with the upright bass did it for me... I had to give them a listen.
A quick ten-minute preview through the CD there at the store, and there was no doubt I was walking out with it... what a gem!
Somewhere between intelligent pop/rock & soulful jazz with a touch of funk, it was a joy on first listen through, but has also continued to grow on me.
Now that I know they've got another CD available, I'll *have* to get that one too...

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Where are you, Philosopher Kings?, June 2, 2000

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Tamar Kreke (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosopher Kings (Audio CD)

I loved this CD when I bought it 4 years ago (and I love it still!), and I'm wondering, when are they gonna come out with something new? Come on guys!