A Sense of Loss

Nosound | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: KSCOPE
• ASIN: B002MSG5RU
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,777 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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UK two disc (PAL/Region 0 DVD) edition includes a bonus DVD containing 5.1 surround and 24 bit mixes of the album, video footage, picture gallery and more. 2009 album from the Italian Prog/Art rockers. Regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the most interesting up and coming Rock bands in Europe, A Sense Of Loss is their third album, the follow up to the 2008's Lightdark. Formed in Italy in 2001, Giancarlo Erra's Nosound creates a seductive and original fusion of elements of Progressive, Ambient and Post Rock. K-Scope.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning and Sublime, April 6, 2010

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Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Sense of Loss (Audio CD)

Those familiar with today's progressive rock scene could not come away from hearing Nosound for the first time and not be stricken by how reminiscent of Porcupine Tree and No-Man the music is. And that is not a criticism, it is high praise. For despite all the superficial similarities, Italy's Nosound remains a band wedded to its own distinctive musical vision.

The industry blurb says that A Sense of Loss is Nosound's third album. Though I have been unable to obtain the first one for a reasonable price I have heard Lightdark and think that A Sense of Loss finds the band advancing rather than stagnating as often happens with all too many bands which are at a loss to match a previously strong effort. Advances here are both melodic and lyrical and the listener finds the splendid compositions to be stunning and sublime. There is not a song here I don't like, but if I was pressed to pick a favorite, Some Warmth In This Chill, Fading Silently and Winter Will Come would come out on top.

With this edition, the listener also gets a DVD containing some outstanding alternate mixes and visuals that help maintain the mood generated by the music. Additionally, there are a few other extras that don't add much to the experience, but neither do they detract. Also included is an attractive booklet containing pictures, lyrics, and album information. In other words, A Sense of Loss gives you a lavish package. Those who never hear Nosound are really missing an enriching aural experience. If you have not yet heard them and are a fan of the broad style of music made by Porcupine Tree, No-Man, and Blackfield, the time to know them is now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A CD Overlooked, October 29, 2010

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Spenny - See all my reviews

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I stumbled upon this cd because I got a magazine with the song "Some Warmth Into This Chill" on it. This was simply the best thing that could have happened.

Midline incorporates Pink Floyd and Radiohead ambience with soft-spoken vocals and soothing sounds. In my opinion this is one of the best CDs of 2009, and one of my favorite CDs of all time.