Relocated [Import]

Camouflage | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 6, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Indie Europe/Zoom
• ASIN: B000GIXLZW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,449 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2006 album from this German synth band, their seventh full length album in their 20 year career. The album mixes a positive attitude with the melancholia that is so typical of this band. The inspiration for titles such as 'Dreaming' and 'Motif Sky' stem from the early '90s, then underwent a complete overhaul and feature whole new instrumentation. An optimistic love song such as 'The Pleasure Remains' sits comfortably next to the stirring 'Passing By,' which Marcus refers to as a "space drama with a happy end." All in all, despite its diversity, Relocated has the trademarks of a typical Camouflage album which the fans will enjoy. Inside Out.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Synthpop lives! (If you can find it!), March 27, 2007

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David Parker (burlington, vermont United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Relocated (Audio CD)

Ahhh, I long for the days when the "hits" on the radio were by bands like Depeche, Tears for Fears, Talk Talk and Thompson Twins. The days of, for lack of a better term, "synth-pop". Now, radio and MTV is full of nothing but talentless, one-note "pop-punk", that even the kids who listen to it now will be sick of by this time next year. Sorry - I'm digressing! If you look hard enough, you can find bands who still extoll the virtues of songwriting, melody, atmosphere, and (gasp!) keyboards. They just happen to exist outside of the realm of American record companies, but they are out there. Perfect example, Germany's Camouflage. Sure, they are basically a Depeche clone (their last album "Sensor" was pretty much a recreation of DM's "Ultra") but that doesn't mean they aren't putting out excellent albums. This new one is a little less influenced by the Mode, but if strong hooks, synths, Gahan-like vocals and great songs is what you are after, these guys are at the top of the pile. Other excellent discoveries lately (for me, anyways): Iris, De/Vision, and in particular, what might be my favorite (and hardest to find, but you will if you look) "Ultimate Sky" by Michigan.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid release, March 25, 2007

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Ethan Straffin (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Relocated (Audio CD)

Ah, Camouflage. Still the best option for that guilty little part of you that wishes Depeche Mode could have just kept making "Violator" over and over and over again. Their UK friends Mesh do a better job of taking the basic dark-synthpop formula to new heights, but sometimes you just want to bask in the retro glow, and "Relocated" delivers in spades. The vocals in particular are superb, as is the production.

If I were to pick one criticism, it's that the singles here are almost too "singly." For instance, "The Pleasure Remains" really, really wants to be "Enjoy the Silence 2," but it doesn't quite have the chops.

Fortunately, the album tracks are there to pick up the slack. "The Perfect Key" is a nearly perfect ballad that shows off singer Marcus Meyn's low range to great effect. If I were female or gay, I'd be weak in the knees. (Might I suggest a dance remix, guys?) Meanwhile, "Dreaming" is a lot of fun, as is "Confusion," a swing-time number that stacks up well against Alphaville's goofier moments.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Ever!!!!, October 19, 2006

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George (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Relocated (Audio CD)

Honestly, Camouflage is the best band out there in the "synth rock" genre. Forget Depeche Mode. For years Camouflage have been one of my favorite bands. And with each album, they show me why. In their 20 year career, this is their 7th album.And one of their best. It borrows heavily from their early 90's work. I thought their last album, "Sensor" was brilliant. This album is just as great and contains more uptempo songs. Although, I do like the first single off this album,"motif sky", I wasn't blown away by it. As a matter of fact, i fell in love with this album after the second listen. The songs on Relocated are full of layers that you have to listen to over and over to hear. As always Marcus' voice is sexy and passionate, which is one of this band's appealling qualities. This time around their are more fast paced songs like, "motif Sky", " we are lovers", and my two favorites, "dreaming" and "the pleasure remaains". But as with every Camouflage album there are the gorgeous slow tempo/ballads like "the perfect key" and "something wrong". Some of the lead vocals are shared by Oliver, who hasn"t sung this much in years.

there's a couple songs that i'm having a harder time getting into, but all in all, this album is a great collection of songs. I would love to see them have success in America again. and i would love to see them live.