Together We're Stranger [Enhanced, Original recording remastered]

No Man | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered
• Label: Snapper UK
• ASIN: B00180OT7G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,227 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2007 issue UK 2-disc set comprising the 7-track 'original issue' CD album which saw the band extend further the reach of it's panoramic textural twists on the ballad tradition and firmly establishing itself as one of the most intriguing British bands of the last decade plus Bonus Multi-Region DVD AUDIO the entire album in superior 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo, the bonus recordings 'Bluecoda' & 'The Break-Up For Real' taken from the TWS sessions, 'Things I Want To Tell You' - Music Video and photo gallery.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly moving experience..., January 23, 2008

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M. Traks (State College, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together Were Strangers: 5.1 Mix (Wdva) (Audio CD)

The first time I sat down and listened to this album was on a trip to work. By the end of the first song I was mesmerized in a trance.. about 2 minutes into the 2nd song my eyes started to water.

The music on this album is so incredibly beautiful--and heartbreaking. This is one of the finest works of art in music. I was thinking of giving this album 4 stars because it's not something that could be listened to all the time and it's lack of any kind of catchy beats or rhythms would definitely deter many a listener. But the sheer brilliance of it deserves 5.

If you decide to get this album.. be warned: it is very slow and many of the things musically is happening in the background, a place most listeners of pop music don't really pay attention to. That said--sit down, relax, close your eyes and enjoy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sonic Stress Relief, July 26, 2006

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Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together We're Stranger (Audio CD)

Its a pity few have ever heard of No Man, but that's the way it is with quality music these days because that's just the kind of music that rarely receives airplay. I'd never have heard of them myself had it not been for the fact that I am already a fan of Porcupine Tree and Steve Wilson and was interested in exploring some of Wilson's other projects.

It took me quite a few listens in a variety of environments to develop a taste for this CD. That's because what it needs is your full attention, and I wasn't always able to give it mine. After you listen several times, I think you'll agree that its best enjoyed when there are no distractions.

Together We're Stranger is purely sonic stress relief. The music is mellow and entrancing while the vocals are often reminiscent of the style and texture of jazz vocalist Michael Franks. My favorites here are Photographs In Black and White and Back When You Were Beautiful.

If you enjoy thoughtful, mellow and well-crafted songs or are already a Porcupine Tree or even a Michael Franks fan, then you should find a lot to like on Together We're Stranger. I did and I will explore further the music of No Man.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Spacey soft rock format both a gift and a curse, April 24, 2007

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IRate - See all my reviews

This review is from: Together We're Stranger (Reis) (Audio CD)

This indulgent piece of mellow progressive manages to squeeze off a gentle hypnosis in better moments from the floating production and circular structure. Even though the songwriting feels pretentious, a certain studio competence, no doubt perfected through the psychedelic articulation from Porcupine Tree's Wilson, overrides much of the repetition. Much of the sparse, hypnotic styled melodies do not get as much potential mileage because of the overly airy vocal delivery from Bowness. In effect, much of this album's strengths lie in extended intros and outros that frame the precious vocalizing, making the purchase a mixed outing. Fans of minimalist acoustic work from bands like Low, mixed with the unabashedly sincere ballads the gentler progressive leanings from Dream Theater would offer will be right at home with this underwhelming but accomplished disc, though I am told the band has offered up greater music before this.