Nympho

Armand Van Helden

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 6, 2005)
• Original Release Date: August 2, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ultra Records
• ASIN: B000A7Q29Q
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,167 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Armand's first full album in 5 years, but the success of singles 'MyMyMy' & 'Hear My Name' show that Armand has a bigger following than ever. The natural next step, Armand's production genius and his enduring love of rock and house music reverberates throughout this album. Hooking up with a variety of unknown New York vocalists and performers and with Armand himself plugging in his guitar, this album has a blistering sassiness. From the screams and power chords of album opener 'Nympho' to the huge hooks of the killer cut 'When The Light Goes Down' and new single 'Into Your Eyes', only Armand makes records like these. He is an utterly unique proposition, a dance music institution. Now with extra guitars! Southern Fried. 2005. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid House Rock, August 14, 2005

By	Benjamin Norman "Trance Pants" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nympho (Audio CD)

Undeniably, the musicianship contained in these 13 songs is excellent. And poo on you to anyone who still fails to see a computer as a valid instrument.

What truly irks me on this disc, and why I simply could not give it 5 stars, was Virgin Killer. This loud, obnoxious, screamy fellow is featured on four songs! I found myself straining hard to hear the music behind his vocal beltings wishing he would shut up and just let the music play. Some perfectly good tracks are ruined by his screaming.

But, moving on. This album has some truly standout tracks. Whether it's the sexy breathing/screaming of Creme Blush in Come Play With Me, the beautiful repetition of Into Your Eyes, When The Lights Go Down, and MY MY MY, or the funky goodness of tracks like Hear My Name or The Tear Drop, there is definitely something on this album for just about anyone. Monsieur Van Helden manages to acquire, save Virgin Killer, a good collection of featured vocalists that do his very interesting musical style good justice.

If you are a fan of filtered older tracks...
If you are a fan of heavy-hitting guitar-driven dance...
If you are a fan of deep sexy house...
If you are a fan of light poppy funk...
Man, if you are a fan of hip-shaking, groove-making, brain-quaking, earth-shaking OUT and OUT *ELECTRONIC* music...
Then pick this winner up.

And see if Virgin Killer is better than I think he is.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Come Play With Me, August 7, 2005

By	Jake Z "holden84" (Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Nympho (Audio CD)

This is definately different from Armand Van Helden's previous work. On NYMPHO, he incorporates different styles into the mix. Lots of heavy guitar riffs, that sound great. It's a bit different but it works. The songs are still club friendly and will get you on your feet. My favorites include My My My, Hear My Name, Into Your Eyes, When The Lights Go Down, Come Play With Me and Jenny. Check it out!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Last Night I Danced With the DJ - "Come Play With Me", July 23, 2005

By	NiCa (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nympho (Audio CD)

Armand Van Helden is without a doubt one of the best dance music producers of our time. Through the span of his career he has contributed a plethora of dance floor hits. "Nympho" is very different from his previous albums but is still Armand at his finest. If you're expecting tracks such as "You Don't Know Me" perhaps this album isn't for you. Armand's music continues to evolve with the times. Anyone that is a true Van Helden fan can appreciate his incorporation of many different styles of music into his productions. This album is definitely reflects Armand's love of rock music but don't be alarmed because the tracks are still floor friendly. From the title track "Nympho" ft. Virgin Killer to "Hot City Nights" the guitars prevail (with a phat bass line of course.) Only Armand can combine guitars w/house music and make it sound this good. Aside from the hits "Hear My Name" and "My My My", "Come Play With Me" ft. Creme Blush and "Jenny" ft. Spalding Rockwell are great tracks w/funny vocals. This is a must have album.