Scarlet and Other Stories [IMPORT]

All About Eve

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Polygram UK
• ASIN: B000006SE1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,024 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Low price reissue from Spectrum of 1989 album for British folk-inspired goth act. 13 tracks. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars some real music here, May 6, 2004

By	torquemada "sweating_demon" (beirut, lebanon) - See all my reviews

it surprises me how many AAE reviews mention that AAE is "outdated", or their cd's might be "embarrassing" in your music collection or that "you should listen to them in secret" and many, many other mindless and hopeless claims that are only backed by the fact that most of today's music listeners are so brainwashed with the crappy stuff that's put on the radio that they just dont have any relevant criteria by which to judge good music. it doesnt get heavy airplay like evanescence so it's not worth a listen. its topic is about seasons, fairies, and legends so it's deemed 'embarrassing'. it's a shame that music like this has fallen into total disregard due to stupid labeling and a growing 'interest' in a so-called music with continuous rants about society or getting dumped by that girlfriend/boyfriend. there's
nothing this band lacks: terrific songwriting, a music that stimulates your imagination everytime you hear it, beautiful, strong vocals and some of the best guitar solos you'll get to hear. solos usually bore me to death but here, the guitarist plays with his soul and the feeling is almost palpable. "December" is one of my alltime favorite songs and its closing solo has discouraged me from wanting to learn guitar playing because i can never be that good.
there are albums that i can never tire of , with tunes which pop constantly in my head when i'm in a certain mood and 'Scarlet...' is one of them.
Other similar bands: (early)3rd and the mortal, and 'nighttime birds'-era The Gathering.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An all-time favorite, December 29, 2004

By	Wes (World Citizen, Earth) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Julianne Regan sadly will probably never receive her due for having one of the most beautiful, heartfelt, gorgeous voices in music. It's sad that AAE left this passionate, romantic style for a more electric / shoegazer mode but that's "growth" for you. Here, the original lineup deliver songs of such emotional richness and instrumentation. As the artwork and lyricism show, these recordings possess an autumnal feel, something to listen to when it's cold outside but warm in. Huge credit has to go to the production quality and musicianship - everything is perfect. The album before this is also a keeper; more hippie rock than this, but sublimely wonderful just the same. If there is a heaven, the voice of Julianne will greet upon arrival.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars more mature than the debut album,, September 7, 2005

By	paula b "paula" (surrey, england!) - See all my reviews

this album is more evolved & I think, better crafted than the first album, maybe the first was too commercial, the second one somehow seems to contain much more lyrical content & maturity.
yet still retains the characteristic/individualistic style.
some of my fave aae tracks are here: but I think the one i go back to the most is "pearl fishermen" as it is altogether just so beautiful & i love the harmonies.