Play Dead [IMPORT]

Astrid

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 15, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Import [Generic]
• ASIN: B00005A03B
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,788 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Sophomore album from Scottish indie act compared to Teenage Fanclub & Fountains Of Wayne, the followup to their Edwyn Collins produced debut 'Strange Weather Lately', which was named one of the top 50 albums of 1999. 'Play Dead' was produced by Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai) & features guest appearances from Chris Geddes & Stevie Jackson from Belle & Sebastian. 14 tracks including the singles, 'Tick Tock', 'Modes Of Transport' & the albums highlight 'Horror Movies'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ESSENTIAL guitar pop album!, July 23, 2001

By	Graham Smith "[e-mail]" (Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews

Wow! The first Astrid album was good. This album is incredible. (Not to be confused witht he solo singer). This Scottish guitar pop band have made a spectacular second album full of pure pop songs which refuse to leave your head (in a nice way) forever! Anyone who likes simple pop tunes that don't seem to get boring even if you listen to them 1000 times must buy this album. The essential album to listen to on the bus! :) Think Teenage Fanclub mixed with The Beatles and a bit of Fountains of Wayne and you are almost there!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sophomore style, August 31, 2003

By	kendall lopere (H-Town, Tx, USA) - See all my reviews

The second album from scottish indie popsters Astrid lacks something of the youthful exuberence of the 1999 debut "Strange Weather Lately", but what it loses in youth it gains in maturity. Tony Doogan's production brings out a more soulful and melancholic side to the band, who are known for their energetic live shows, and saccharine-fueled singles. The album's richness and depth is best illustrated by tracks 4-8. First the horn-driven stomper "Crying Boy" gives way to the beautiful, quiet ballad "Alas". Then the album's title track "Play Dead" sounds like a teenage boy's heart breaking in two, before "Fat Girl" starts up with it's impossibly silly swagger, ridiculous lyrics ("Fat girl won't you keep me safe - I'm terrified that I might break..."), howling feedback and catchy chorus.
The rest of the album showcases these talents in charming 3 minute slices of whimsy, dedicated to the transience of being, the pain of believing and the joys of loving. Equal parts silly and soulful, Astrid will warm your heart and charm your pants off.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Janglepop Album..., March 30, 2006

By	Ron - See all my reviews

The best way to describe "Play Dead" is that it's like a great Teenage Fanclub record sung by the guy from The Bluetones. I'm still not totally enamoured with the singer's high voice but the songs and arrangments and outstanding, so 4 stars is appropriate. This album is really hard to find in American record stores so getting a copy off Amazon is one of your only options. If you like Astrid you'll also like Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol, Teenage Fanclub, Fountains Of Wayne, The Reindeer Section, Mojave 3, Travis etc...