White Noise [Enhanced, Extra tracks]

Alpinestars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Label: Astralwerks
• ASIN: B000089CPH
• 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: #238,608 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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

The Alpinestars: Richard Woolgar and Glyn Thomas, two Manchester based artists with a fetish for electricity, presenting their second long player, White Noise. A multi-dimensional amalgam of middle-European influences, it comprises 11 tracks of driving machine-funk, punchy Brit-pop, moody elegies and class-A disco music. Depeche Mode, Doves, Air and New Order are some of the people who it may remind you of. Quite possibly at the same time. They've produced a compellingly cool album of 21st century pop. Turn up the White Noise.

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.