Garage Mahal [IMPORT]

Taxiride

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 27, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea/Warner
• ASIN: B00006JJ0O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,556 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2002 sophomore album for the Australian soft-rock revivalist's, the follow-up to the hugely successful 1999 debut 'Imaginate'. Produced by Fred Maher (Dave Matthews Band, The Breeders, Lloyd Cole). 13 tracks including, 'Afterglow', 'How I Got This Way' & the first single, 'Creepin' Up Slowly', plus multi-media player. WEA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taxiride is back with an edge!, April 10, 2003

By	Eric (Woodstock, GA United States) - See all my reviews

Unlike their debut album, "Imaginate", "Garage Mahal" is a harder, edgier record. The band still posesses their gorgeous harmonies and wonderful lyrics, but their music is less "poppy" than before on most of the album. Here and there are some songs that bring back memories of "Imaginate", but mostly it's a rock record.

I have been a huge fan of Taxiride since "Imaginate", however many bands have a great first album, but disappointing follow-up albums. "Garage Mahal" is as fantastic if not better than the first. If you're a Taxiride fan, you will adore this album, and if you're not, you will adore this album as well.

"Garage Mahal" is one of those albums that is a necessity for any record collection. With it's beautiful harmonies, rocking guitar riffs, and Taxiride's unique sound, this album is a definite MUST HAVE!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They have taken the next step!!, October 7, 2002

By	Ashley D (Caulfield South, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

The first thing you notice about this album is that Taxiride don't stick to any known formula. Their last album, 'Imaginate' oozed with maginificent folksy harmonics, whilst 'Garage Mahal' sees the band move into a harder edged sound which compliments the album title.

By far, the best song on the album is 'Saffron' which sees the band produce perfect pop/rock which should see the song become a classic if given sufficient radio airplay. Watch out for the uniquely disguised profanity, through the use of distorted guitar.

The album see Taxiride provide a harder edge to their music in their attempt to win the US market. With the right support Taxiride have the potential to become the next best thing in the US since INXS broke through some 15 years ago.

The first song released from the album, 'Creeping Up Slowly', turns out to be an excellent anthem song, although hints of Chumbawamba's 'Tubthumping' (remember that little ditty?) seem to peek through. Don't get me wrong though. Taxiride by far produce a much slicker sound with much longer lasting appeal.

If you ever wanted to get a CD that you will want to listen now, tomorrow or in 20 years, 'Garage Mahal' is the one to get.