Customer Reviews

Twist

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I first heard of Wild Strawberries while reading a review of their first album, 'Heroine'. The review compared them to Portishead. I bought the album and was sorely disappointed to find that they sounded nothing like the Bristol trip-hop outfit. In time, I pulled it out again and was surprised to find that I really liked it. The vocals were great and really got under my skin. Their third album, 'Quiver', is even better. Their new (so far import-only) album 'Twist' is their best. With each album, the songwriting has gotten stronger. 'Twist' is no exception. Songs like 'A Thousand Kisses', 'Jaded' and 'Love Song 2000' are the best that the group has written so far. The capper though, is the second bonus track, 'Wrong to let you go'. Featured last year on 'ATB''S last album in a radically different, danceable version, this track is a standout. This album may not be the career breakthrough that the group needs to get some airplay, but it deserves to be. Similar Groups: Sarah Mclachlan, Dido, Garbage, Transister.

They've done it again. With each album, Wild Strawberries push the boundaries of their music even further, making it new and interesting for the listener. TWIST is no exception. TWIST is filled with great songs that continue to show the bands growth as musicians and artists. Roberta's voice is as beautiful as ever. What a surprise to find one of the bonus songs is a cover of the 80's hit Tainted Love! Songs like I Know You're Going To Break My Heart and Wrong To Let You Go (the other bonus track) are very sorrowful and sad at times, but they are so beautiful. Somersault, Thousand Kisses, Lucky Day, Wish, and pretty much any song on the album show an artistic growth in the band, and a wonderful sound. This is an excellent album, give it a try if you haven't heard of them, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

I recently rediscovered this album in my closet and pulled it out, dusted it off, and played. I can't believe that I slept on this one for so long! It is a great album! I remember picking it up in late 2000 when it came out. The songs are catchy and will have you hitting the repeat button. One song that definately stands out right away is "Wish", it has a fun chorus that will have you singing along! There are some ballads that are really good like "Wrong To Let You Go", "I Know You're Going To Break My Heart". The songs are very pop, with a bit of alternative, and some electronica thrown in for good measure. The lead singer, Roberta Carter Harrison, has a voice that is beautiful and distinct and captivating. Other highlights include "Lucky Day", "Wake", "Twist", "All I want", "Jaded", and more. Check it out! They are a great group worth listening to!

I bought this CD after hearing a couple of their tunes. This album is solid pop mixed with some techno. It' sounds great and they do have a lot of great songs like "Lucky Day", "Wish" which was their first single of their album, "Twist", "Popsicle" and "Bungalow". What i mean by the techno part is the disc scratching. This adds a lot of power to there songs and provides solid melodies accompagnied by good lyrics. Why would i give it a 3 then, you might ask? Well Pop is not the Kind of Music "I" Appreciate the Most, but like to listen to once in a while, and when comparing pop to rock or Alternative Music it ain't standing a chance. Well thats my opinion. People who like Pop would Rate this album higher at least a 4, that's wat my friend would give it! Well I consider a 3 Star Album GOOD! so check it out!