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Scottish singer/songwriter Dot Allison first made a name for herself with One Dove, an early-'90s group that blended dance and dream-pop elements on their first and only album, 1993's Morning Dove White. After One Dove disbanded in the mid-'90s, Allison disappeared from pop music until 1999, when a string of singles, concert appearances, and collaborations with artists like Arab Strap and Death in… Read more in Amazon's Dot Allison Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B00000JY9O
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,897 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Colour Me
2. Tomorrow Never Comes
3. Close Your Eyes
4. Message Personnel
5. I Wanna Feel the Chill
6. Morning Sun
7. Did I Imagine You?
8. Mo' Pop
9. Alpha Female
10. In Winter Still
11. Message Personnel [Arab Strap Remix]

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Dot Allison, former vocalist for the sorely missed Scottish trio One Dove, makes her solo debut with this dreamy, barely lucid record. Full of songs that bathe in half-speed dub beats, Afterglow broods with downcast eyes, yearning for transcendent escapes and peaceful sanctuaries. With the able assistance of Death in Vegas's Richard Fearless, noted '60s songwriter Hal David, and even indie guitar legend Kevin Shields, Allison swoons with confidence, shuffling out song after song of bleary-eyed danceability and electronic atmospherics. The material smears together trip-hop, ambient music, and pop song savvy, marrying Mazzy Star-style shoe-gazer pop with Beth Orton's pseudo-electronic folk. Still, Allison's varied approach gives her music an unpredictable edge all its own. The stripped-down rhythms and pop chorus of "Close Your Eyes" give way to the droning abstractions and chanting vocals of "Message Personnel." "Colour Me" already sounds like a comedown classic, with its sensuous bass grooves and hook-laden, vocoder-assisted chorus. The dark piano tinkling and acoustic touches of "Alpha Female" give Allison's expressive, breathy vocals room to shine. Taken together, these songs find a particular, otherworldly grace, dancing with abandon yet hovering just above the ground. --Matthew Cooke

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant -- dance/techno with soul and melodic smarts., September 16, 1999
By D. Mok (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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Her "Colour Me" single did not disappoint, and the expectations generated by that single are fully fulfilled by Afterglow, the debut album from the angelic Dot Allison.

This album finds her breaking free of One Dove's sound, beginning her free-form expression within her chosen musical genres. But she does bold new things with the techno/choir/pop hybrid on this album. The lonely piano that begins "Alpha Female", for example; the sensual Eurodance grind of "Mo' Pop"; the absolutely lovely "Did I Imagine You?"; the Eastern-flavoured keyboard riff that permeates "Close Your Eyes" -- every song is a gem, infused with Allison's trademark multitracked vocal magic and her daring arrangements. Allison's on-record charisma is phenomenal but despite her ice-goddess looks, her voice can convey a real warmth that makes these songs not just a collection of machinery and mechanized beats, but organic lifeforms with a beating heart.

Just buy it. God knows, if the powers that be lack the faith, this album will not be discovered by the general public -- and it richly deserves to be.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatiful, Lush, and Hypnotic..., June 6, 2002
By A. Nolte (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Dot Allison was first introduced to me during my stint as a college DJ. The first time I heard her voice was on the Death In Vegas single "Dirge." I thought that was an amazing song, so when her album came out, I absolutely had to check it out.

While it isn't something you would dance to, put on for a party, or listen to when you want to get a mood boost, this album is incredible. The production is fabulous, creating rich, lush vocal landscapes and layers of sound. Allison has the ability to change the sound gradually with the different tones of her voice, which is truly impressive. Allison also did most of the writing for the album, which proves she works through the music, instead of just vocalizing someone else's work.

I know this album isn't for everyone, but I would suggest you check it out if you enjoy Mono, Mazzy Star, Tori Amos, Death in Vegas, or any of the trance/ambient/darkwave female artists out there.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do you have a heart?, December 25, 1999
By NC listener ("tori mania") - See all my reviews
As for the bitter reviewer who "overlistened" to the point of detest to this album, is that Ms. Allison's fault? No. As with any music this should not be played over and over or it will lose its element of special mystique. (This is also a note to myself, because I really should take it out of my CD player). I've been listening to this CD for three straight weeks now and it gets more nostalgic and evocative with each listen. I'd say it's 30% Cocteau Twins, 30% Kate Bush, 10% Garbage and 30% all its own beauty. GET THIS IF YOU ENJOY HEARTBORKEN BALLADS, WATERY, ELOQUENT LYRICS, AND DAMN SOLID MUSIC.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Green Andy: Green Andy Reviews: Dot Allison - Afterglow
For those One Dove fans that were bummed out that the band only made one album (1993's excellent MORNING DOVE), it would be pretty easy to pretend that Dot Allison's debut solo... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. ZIATS

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, infectious, amazing
I discovered Dot Allison when she was the vocalist on an obscure Massive Attack song that played over the end credits of the Jet Li film "Unleashed" (or "Danny the Dog" overseas)... Read more
Published 11 months ago by David P. Dekorte

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring!
I was so displeased with this CD. I don't like Dot's breathy, barely-there vocals & the only song that caught my attention was "I Wanna Feel the Chill", & that was only because... Read more
Published on November 23, 2004 by S. K. Wenwoi

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST FEMALE TRIPHOP STYLED SOLO ARTIST CD
I PAID A PAULTRY 3.00 IN A USED BARGAIN BIN(THE CD LOOKED NEW) AND WAS AMAZED AT THE STUNNING COLLECTION OF VARIED MATERIAL ON THIS RECORD. Read more
Published on May 3, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Great first album
Scottish singer, Dot Allison, formerly of One Dove, has finally released her long awaited record. Immediately, there are beautiful songs like "Colour Me" and "Close... Read more
Published on April 20, 2004 by alexander laurence

4.0 out of 5 stars "Close your eyes" and listen to this CD
Well I bought this CD on a whim having never heard of Dot Allison. I'm happy to report I'm not disappointed. Read more
Published on March 15, 2002 by amymhj

2.0 out of 5 stars Boooooooooring
I had heard so much hype about Dot Allison, I ran straight out and bought the single "Colour Me" when it was released. I loved it...it was absolutely fantastic. Read more
Published on February 27, 2002 by ad_crumenam

3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to like it, ended up dizzy
I have very fond memories of the One Dove record, and maybe some day I'll feel the same way about this, but... It's not that the record is bad. Read more
Published on December 4, 2001 by Robert S Michaels

4.0 out of 5 stars love me, review me, dot allison me, afterglow me
The title of Dot Allison's solo debut may refer to what she had after the dissolution of her group One Dove. Read more
Published on October 25, 2001 by Daniel J. Hamlow

3.0 out of 5 stars dull.
picked up this cd used at the local music emporium, and i've given it a couple of spins. it's honestly good, decent trip-pop, but that sort of stuff doesn't really float my boat... Read more
Published on September 24, 2001

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