Up at the Lake [Extra tracks, Import]

The Charlatans UK | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 29, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0001XLWB2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,670 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Taken from the 2004 album of the same name. The title track is b/w one non-LP track 'Always Be Miracles'. Universal. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Mainstream Pop Than Usual, But a Goodun, June 25, 2004

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Matthew E. Taylor "MT!" (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Up at the Lake (Audio CD)

Like all Charlatans CDs, in my experience, this one took a few listens to get used to. The songs are definitely more mainstream pop sounding (ie, less edgy). There is only one hard-charging song on the CD, reminiscent of stuff from "Tellin' Stories."

Having said that, this album is well executed, with few if any obvious weak points. It is a rock-solid crowd pleaser, all in all, and a good first-taste for new Charlatans listeners.

To give you a better sense of where Im coming from in terms of music, I was a huge fan of "Us and Us Only", not such a fan of "Wonderland," and I panned Tim Burgess' solo release.

Note: When buying this CD, know that copies coming from outside the UK do not contain "I sing a Hymn," even if they are imported. If you get duped (as I did), consider buying the one missing track from iTunes.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware, April 30, 2005

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Karl Hungus (North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Up at the Lake (Audio CD)

Before you purchase this CD, check amazon.co.uk. The British version has an extra track and costs about $7.00 less than this version (in spite of being air mailed from Europe). Trust me, the extra song and money saved are well worth it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charlies in best form ever, September 7, 2004

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M. Leesa (Ottawa, ON) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Up at the Lake (Audio CD)

The Charlatans have moved far beyond their original contemporaries (the Roses, et al). This album finally distills over a decades' worth of experimentation and exploration by some very talented musicians - including Mr. Burgess, whose vocal range has expanded considerably since his earliest fey days. Not to be missed.