White Noise [Import]

Alpinestars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Virgin
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B000068QD6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,164,411 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Snow Patrol (Part 1)

2. Nu Sex City

3. Hotel Parallel

4. Burning Up

5. Brotherhood

6. Vital Love Disciple

7. Love Craft

8. Crystal Night

9. Snow Patrol (Part 2)

10. Carbon Kid

11. New Ice Age

12. Partisan Song

13. Smash It Up

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

White Noise is the second album from Krautpop duo Alpinestars--a work that finds them ransacking the vaults of cult German bands like Neu! and Kraftwerk and treating them to a slick, cartoonish modern overhaul. B.A.S.I.C, their debut album from 2000, leant a little too heavily on the established pillars of Krautrock, but White Noise rejects such an abstract approach in favor of actual songs, beckoning vocals into the mix--notably, "Carbon Kid," which features guest vocals from Placebo frontman Brian Molko. This isn't just fluffy ear candy: "Burning Up" is a fine example of the Alpinestars' skill at penning an infectious pop song but their greatest skill is in the way they infuse traditionally icy Teutonic techno sounds with a syrupy warmth, elementary synthplay, synthetic motorik beats, and starburst guitar roars coalescing into one fresh-sounding whole. Where most modern practitioners of Krautrock pursue the discipline down into a mire of off-key experimentalism and difficult tempos, at their best, the Alpinestars hold true to the original purity of the music. White Noise is the sound of the future, perfect. --Louis Pattison

Product Description

2002 sophomore album for Manchester based electronica act. For fans of Depeche Mode, Giorgio Moroder, Phoenix & New Order. 13 tracks including the single 'Carbon Kid' with vocals from Brian Molko & two bonus tracks, 'Partisan Song' & 'Smash It Up!'. Tri-f --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, June 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

This CD is a must buy. By far the most catchy CD I have purchased this year. I listened to it twice in a row and couldn't take it out of my CD player. It sucks you in with great beats, great rhythms and leaves you with a smile on your face.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly great album throughout!, June 18, 2003

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"bluelights" (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

This album takes no getting used to, as the punchy rhythms, clean guitars, and minor-key melodic vocals all come together to hit a striking chord with the ears. Imagine a less arrogant, more straight forward "AIR", and you have Alpinestars "White Noise". I bought this album after hearing just one track, and have not regretted it for a single moment! Buy this disc with a newfound hope for good music in the 21st century.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, March 1, 2003

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Ctrl2010 "ctrl2010" (FLORIDA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)

This is one of the great surprises of 2003. I took a leap of faith and picked up this CD. I was pleasantly surprised. It's a mix of electronic music with some real instruments to keep it a tad rough around the edges. Some might hear influences of New Order or Monaco. Either way it's a great CD.
Enjoy.