Customer Reviews

Vatican Nitez

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Not really well-known, but definately well-made. This stuff has all of the qualities of an Aphex Twin Album plus some of that melodious catchy stuff that's sometimes lacking with Aphex Twin and never lacking with Global Goon. This CD is definately downtempo, but creates a simple but excellent mood throughout the album. Highly suggested for any downtempo/Aphex Twin fans. Even if you don't like that stuff, you still might like this.

This CD has me hooked! It took several listens to really appreciate the quality and enjoy all that it offers. Even the weaker tracks flow nicely with the rest of the album. The stand-out track for me is "Scott Cronce is the CEO" -- to die for!

what is there to say? quite the most beautiful chill out album to come out of england since aphex twins SAW I. The beats dripping with luscious heavy reverb, amazing, soaring, heavenly melodies weaving in and out of organic sounds. An album for coming down from acid highs, deep, thoughtful, beautiful, strange. Probably rephlex's finest release. get it!

so, you like aphex, you bought geogaddi by the boards of canada, what else is there, try vatican nitez by global goon- its incredible braindance, massively beautiful and weirdly strange. not 1 filler track on this beautiful release.

global goon describes himself as downtempo leftfiel electronic braindance. whatever that means, it's good. the global goon creates another bizarre cartoon world with his tracks, with heavy use on the synth notes. perhaps too heavy. for those a fan of synthy idm, this album is a treat, though it's welcome wears thin at times. of course, this is when he introduces great tracks to catch your attention once again. 'business man' is a track that works hip-hop and fun beat-slaying over the course of the track. the next few tracks are hardly noticeable until 'stan's slaves' hits the track, creating a more uptempo boards of canada type of track, with wonderful hooks and crooks to steal your ears away for the duration. it ends, sadly, on a track called 'globy dubes, champeen of all americky'. this album leaves you expecting more of the tracks, which makes the end of the album a disappointment except for a few highlights. it's almost as if it is all build and no deliver at times. the tracks are well produced, however, and songs in themselves good, but not breathtaking by any means.

If you're a fan of Global Goon or this genre of music, you'll love this album. There isn't much else to say than that.

I like this CD very much. I have been listening to it a lot. My favorite tracks so far are 6, 8,9, and 10. If you like Freescha and Casino Versus Japan and similar electronic artists, get this CD.

While it's odd that "IDM" encompasses everything from drill `n' bass to glitch to this little gem of an album, Global Goon's third for Rephlex, the term "braindance" describes VATICAN NITEZ pretty well. The rhythms on this album are near danceable (though I don't necessarily suggest throwing one into your DJ set), but the main draw are the catchy melodies that drift through. "Jerky Dharma," for example, has its quiet tones reprised by the louder tones and harmonized by the singing. But it's not until the later half of the album that the magic really starts to shine through: "Drugula" (my favorite) has a simple structure, but its melody catches the listener off-guard and pulls him willingly into the music. "Scott Cronce is the CEO" has a wobbly funk that's infectious as well. It might be off-kilter, but at times, it really hits the spot.

This album is a true gem. From start to finish, Johnny Hawk carries you on a sonic journey, delivering truly listenable, pure electronic bliss. I managed to score this one in like new condition for less than 10 bucks. Any fan of good electronic music should do themselves a favor and add this one to their library.