Songs to Help My Children Sleep Ep

Robin Guthrie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Darla Records
• ASIN: B002BW7A08
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,171 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Four track CD pressing of this EP by the former Cocteau Twins guitarist. Guthrie's guitar style and production has influenced a new generation of musicians, many who aren't afraid to confess their love for all he does. Fans are drawn to his moody, atmospheric work, which is just a part of what makes him one of the most admired musicians to emerge from the UK in the '80s. Songs To Help My Children Sleep features four new songs not available on his recent Carousel album: 'Laughter In The Dark', 'Fireflies', 'White Bear In Honolulu' and 'Misty'. Digipak printed with soy based ink on 100% recycled board with aqueous coating.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Guthrie fans rejoice!!, October 16, 2009

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A. Boussie (Waterford, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs To Help My Children Sleep (MP3 Download)

In just over one year's time:
Two gorgeous full length albums (Carousel and the wonderful collaboration with John Foxx "Mirrorball")
Two outstanding ep's (Angel Falls and Songs to Help My Children Sleep)
One incredible soundtrack release (3:19 Bande Originale du Film)
One more ep on the way (Sunflower Stories)

Is this the year of the Robin or what?

Initially I was sort of irritated that Carousel, Angel Falls, And Songs to Help My Children Sleep were not combined as one stupendous jam packed album. I quickly fell in love with each release, so that criticism is gone for me. Particularly in the age of digital downloads. Who cares if I paid 99 cents a track? Well worth that price and more.

Carousel and Angel Falls find Robin at his most Cocteau-ish since going solo. I love both of these releases.
Songs To Help My Children Sleep is my favorite of this year's crop. Which is hard to say actually. This is the perfect autumn release. It feels like coming in from the cool October air to a warm fire and just basking, melting in that change of sensation. Shimmering, beautiful, airy, and light. Sort of reminds me of Robin's work with Harold Budd. Buy this now!!

My only negative criticism: Each release is too short. Even with all this coming out so close together, I still want more.

5.0 out of 5 stars ... a truly gem ......., November 3, 2010

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ESTEBAN POSADA DUQUE "premium" (Medellín, Colombia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Songs to Help My Children Sleep Ep (Audio CD)

.... very short ..... although masterfully crafted .... somehow following MIES VAN DER ROHE motto : " LESS IS MORE " ... a very deep & meaning full artistic concept ... which most of the time delivers flawless results.

ESTEBAN POSADA DUQUE / Medellín

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lullaby for Adults as Well!, May 4, 2010

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Janice A. Bogacki (mount holly, n.j. United States) - See all my reviews
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It has been a productive 18 months for Robin Guthrie. He certainly is working hard. This is outstanding ambient music for relaxing and contemplating, and is an excellent soporific if you need an elixir to induce sleep. My only critique of Guthrie in general is an apparent reluctance to tour in the United States. I assume that he has a larger audience in Europe for his music, but I believe that concert hungry fans would be entertained in the U.S. as well. How about a tour with Guthrie, Harold Budd, Clive Wright and Brian Eno. All largely interactive and most of those named have collaborated togehter in the past. Excuse me while I fall asleep peacefully thinking about it.