Victorious

The Perishers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 4, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nettwerk Records
• ASIN: B000UCH5RE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,134 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

With their third album, Victorious, the Perishers should finally put an end to the hackneyed references to their Swedish homeland and the clich d use of such modifiers as "icy," "glacial," and "glassy" -- for this set is imbued with such warmth, its sound so glowing, that there is no choice but to look elsewhere for adjectives. The Perishers can thank Per Sunding for that, his production bathing their music in luminescence, highlighting their fragile, exquisite atmospheres, and throwing into relief their sublime instrumental interplay. The latter is particularly notable on "To Start Anew," a number built around strumming guitars, elegant keyboards, and a flowing rhythm that is as flawless in execution as it is gorgeous in sound. The title track is even more ear-catching, with its British Invasion chiming guitar sidling up to Western-styled riffs and leads. One wonders how the Perishers will re-create this song live, but on the strength of it, they should consider adding a second guitarist. And then there's what sounds like a banjo insinuating itself into the glorious, pop-drenched "Carefree," acting as counterpoint to the driving rhythm and lavish new romantic keyboards. Wistful this set is not. How could it be when it features U2-inspired epics like "Best Friends" and Coldplay-type power ballads like "8 AM Departure" and "Get Well Soon," both incidentally delivered with far more intensity and style than the Brits could even envision. The opening "Midnight Skies," however, best illustrates the group's new aural heights, as it slides from the quiet, acoustic opening into the dramatically grandiose finish. But that kind of drama is the exception; instead, Victorious' true glory is found in the richness of the sound, the iridescent melodies, the shimmering atmospheres, and Ola Kl ft's introspective yet universal lyrics. With Victorious, the Perishers truly conquer all. ~ Jo-Ann Greene, Rovi --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is produced much better than some of their earlier work, April 12, 2008

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Matthew D. Zarnstorff "zarny guy" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorious (Audio CD)

This album is produced much better than some of their earlier work. A good variation in songs and a great sound! "8 am Departure" is my favorite on this album. If you like good, mellow music you'll like this album.

Matt Zarnstorff

4.0 out of 5 stars Less Piano Based But Good!, August 11, 2010

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kev (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorious (Audio CD)

This is a good album by The Perishers. It is much more "rock" than their previous release, 'Let There Be Morning.' It's nice to have a change of pace. I think this sound fits the band just as well as the old sound. Don't hesitate to check them out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, September 15, 2009

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Disturb3d (Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorious (Audio CD)

I am only a new perishers fan, this was the first album of theirs that i bought, and its totally awesome. its great for relaxing and just hanging around doing nothing. Favourite songs are best friends, almost pretty, get well soon and victorious