Transmission [Import]

Gay Dad | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Cuttin
• ASIN: B00005Q84R
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,775,015 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Transmission

2. Now Always & Forever

3. Night Club

4. Harder Faster

5. Plane Going Down

6. All My Life

7. Breathe

8. Dinosaur

9. Shoot Freak

10. Keep It Heavy

11. Everything Changing

12. Promise Of A Miracle

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Two and a half years after getting a critical drubbing for their debut, Leisure Noise, Gay Dad emerge as a sleeker animal by eliminating much of their prog-rock posturing and filtering Cliff Jones's brainy stream-of-consciousness lyrics and psychedelic sensibilities through authentic rock rhythms. Kicking off with the anthemic "Transmission," the album takes listeners on a roller coaster ride through the garage-inspired landscape of "Now Always and Forever" to the disturbing and steamy underworld of "Nightclub," a place where David Bowie and Iggy Pop would have hung out during their Berlin years. Then there's the tense interplay of irony and innocence in "Dinosaur," seemingly an autobiographical rendering of the band's fall from grace. If there is justice in the world, Transmission will allow Gay Dad to overcome the hype that hamstrung them the first time around and gain the recognition they so deserve. --Jaan Uhelszki

Product Description

Japanese edition of the UK indie act's 2001 album. Includes one exclusive bonus track 'Someone Like You'. 13 tracks in all.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GAY DAD - TRANSMISSION, May 8, 2002

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MEWZIK - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transmission (Audio CD)

The high expectations that were surrounding GAY DAD's sophomore attempt, TRANSMISSION - ended up confirming this time their name is bigger than the music. This is a good record. Five stars means a complete classic, four stars - excellent. Leisure Noise is excellent, so although Transmission is among a different caliber, Dad's style on Transmission takes on the alter-ego of modern glamrock, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Suede. If you follow these artists, you may have a partial attachment as a continued fan, but this album is not a fan builder. Older Bowie or Pop fans that have never heard Gay Dad will not find the salvage as a newer Suede fan (who seems to be losing their appeal). The posiitve - Cliff Jones' voice is stronger than ever, and some of these tracks are catchy enough to be remembered fondly. You will be hearing "NIGHTCLUB" in your head all week upon first listen. Noteworthy tracks also include: Transmission, Now Always and Forever, Harder Faster, Dinosaur, and Keep It Heavy....a term that Cliff seems to be partial of.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Fan and then a Critic, November 17, 2001

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WrtnWrd "Hankman" (Northridge, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transmission (Audio CD)

Though I listen to Gay Dad's Leisure Noise quite a bit after two years, I originally thought they'd become a major band. Not so, it appears now. They avoid the sophomore slump on Transmission by scaling back their ambitions. That's both a good thing (Transmission is more direct, harder) and a bad one (its rock is often sui generis). I enjoyed the pretensions of Leisure Noise and miss them here. Which isn't to say I don't like the new CD. More than half the tracks impress me; they just don't engage me as they should. Isn't that how it is with consumer culture? One minute you're a raving fan; the next minute you're a bloody critic!

4.0 out of 5 stars If you're a true Gay Dad fan, this CD should satisfy, January 27, 2002

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mike (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transmission (Audio CD)

It's too bad this band doesn't get more attention in the U.S. Granted, they're music isn't life changing or extra-ordinary, but they stay true to the Brit pop sound. Which means that if you like Brit pop, you should definitely check out this album as well as Leisure Noise (thier '99 release). They both offer straight-forward pop rock music that refreshes you and puts you in a good mood. My favorite song on the album is probably "Transmission," although others include, "Breathe" and "Promise of a Miracle." Basically, I think the album rocks and anyone who's looking for an album with a Brit pop sound, should buy this one. I'm looking forward to hear more from Gay Dad, and I've heard they are already working on a third album.