Customer Reviews

Playback Singers

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this record is absolutely dazzling, it has some of the most sparse and gorgously arranged instrumentation in recent memory. a real testament to what can be achieved without million dollar production and big studios. there is more emotion per square inch in damon and naomi's arrangements then possibly anything you might buy this year. if you like honest, beautiful music then buy this record and urge your friends to also.

I bought this album and the more sad hits together. I really liked both albums, but I found this one less accesible. More sad hits is close to Galaxie 500, thats why I liked it so much. This one is really calm, so it got me some time to enjoy the songs. It lacks the melodies you can find in More sad hits or in Galaxie 500's albums, but it has its beauty. I also think the album gets better in the last songs. I see this album as a stairway. The first song is not so good and then it keeps growing and getting better with every next song. If you don't own any Damon and Naomi album, you should go for More sad hits first.

This is a very good album. The minimal production and airy sounds harken back to Galaxie 500's more mellow numbers. Some of the songs on this record just get crammed into my head and I can't get them out...That's definitely a good sign. The only thing that keeps this from being a truly great album is the relatively static nature of most of the songs. They start off low-key and build to a soft whisper. That's not to say Damon and Naomi need to get loud, but the songs often feel like they want to climax; as if a catharsis is necessary, yet it is never achieved.

Do not hesitate to buy this. Unsurpassed quality. 'Awake in a muddle describes it all, really. Give this as a Christmas present and make someone happy.