Three Fact Fader

Engineers

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 13, 2009)
• Original Release Date: October 13, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kscope
• ASIN: B001UGM10A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,600 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Engineers are back. Four years after the release of their landmark debut, the band return with their epic second album, Three Fact Fader. The 13-track album was produced by the band along with Ken Thomas (Sigur Rós, M83, Maps) over a period of two years, with the final tracks being completed earlier this year. It comes packaged in stunning artwork by legendary music photographer Tom Sheehan. Engineers are not like any other band. Onstage Simon Phipps is the singer, Dan Macbean is the guitarist, Mark Peters is the bassist and Sweeney is the drummer, but the real clue is in their name: they approach their music like engineers, carefully constructing wonderful walls of sound. Following the rapturous reception that greeted their mini-album Folly in 2004 and debut Engineers the following year, it's taken them a long time to build their epic second album, Three Fact Fader. After initial recording sessions, Engineers became unwitting victims of record company restructuring and the album was left in limbo, unfinished until the band reconvened earlier this year, largely motivated by public support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Three Fact Fantastic, July 7, 2009

By	O. Poremba (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a big follower of Engineers since their first album they released in 2005. From the first listen, I was hooked. Their second album, "Three Fact Fader" had been highly anticipated and I could not wait to hear what the group had put together. I was slightly skeptical, for every track on the first album was so...perfect. Well, they managed to pull it off, and very well. "Sometimes I Realise" was the first song I heard, and it was terrific. Again, that familiar dream-pop, shoegazing tempo has been carried into the second album. Every track manages to create a different feel, but keeps that same familiar melodic mood throughout.

If you are a fan of the first Engineers album, you may have to give "Three Fact Fader" a few listens to get acquainted with the new songs. But one thing stands for sure: you will NOT be disappointed.

Some of my favs so far: Clean Coloured Wire, Sometimes I Realise, Hang your Head, Song For Andy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Three Fact Finder is Superb!, August 1, 2009

By	Lucidmimi "Lucidmimi" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three Fact Fader (MP3 Download)

I used my Amazon $5.00 promo credits to purchase some songs from this CD. I had just recently discovered Engineers and their stellar debut (full) CD very recently and was skeptical Three Fact Fader could equal or surpass their self titled debut - I needn't have worried! Three Fact Fader is a superb followup and I immediately purchased more tracks from the other tunes place;-. I am absolutely amazed by Engineers ability to create mesmerizing,intricate and dynamic aural landscapes all backed by golden vocals and intelligent, poetic lyrics. I hope Engineers really get the recognition, respect and financial;-) rewards they truly deserve - sooner rather than later! Perhaps, you should consider previewing "Sometimes I realise.." "Hang your head" or Clean Colour Wired.....Enjoy:-)

4.0 out of 5 stars One word ... Awesome!, July 29, 2009

By	Thomas J. Johnson "Thom Johnson" (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Three Fact Fader (MP3 Download)

Track 2, Sometimes I Realise, has a bit of "Folk Implosion" flare, minus the heavy drum beat. If you're looking for a great summer chillout album, this is it.