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1. Musical Story, Yes 0:27 $0.89

2. Better Day 4:48 $0.89

3. By The Morning Sun 3:33 $0.89

4. Tokyo 7:02 $0.89

5. Artifact 2:11 $0.89

6. Native End 4:29 $0.89

7. ReEmergence 4:58 $0.89

8. Peoples 4:17 $0.89

9. GLOgli 5:19 $0.89

10. Today 4:21 $0.89

11. Tonight the Ocean Swallowed the Moon 2:50 $0.89

12. Forest Hu 0:48 $0.89

13. Somesing 6:47 $0.89

14. Trinocular 4:43 $0.89

15. Vibyl 2:58 $0.89

16. 8 & a extra 1:26 $0.89

17. Possibilities 3:44 $0.89

18. Peoples pt.II 4:00 $0.89

19. first mist over Clear Lake 0:53 $0.89

20. Music, Us 3:10 $0.89

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Product Details

Audio CD (February 8, 2005)
Original Release Date: February 8, 2005
Number of Discs: 1
Label: System Recordings
ASIN: B0007GAEK8
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,182 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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They say this CD was recorded between 2001 and 2004 "at home and on tour, in bedrooms, hotels, moving vehicles, parking garages...." But despite its name, this isn't an album of sketches, lost tracks, and other detritus. Instead, Artifact is a haunting document of ambient designs, trippy lounge, and cinematic atmospheres that occupy STS9's first new CD in five years. The "home" recordings are actually verité vignettes providing connecting tissue for songs like "Better Day," a haunting lament with breathy guest vocals from Audio Angel (Rashida Clendening), and the space-age lounge music of "Somesing." A band that plays as much as it programs, STS9's compositions have a natural flow and integrity, as if they were grown as much as computed. "Tokyo" is a hypnotic jam of slide guitar and electronic atmospheres lashed together on a kinetic groove sliced by dream sequence logic. Imagine the Grateful Dead going glitch on Miles Davis's Bitches Brew and you have a good sense of STS9's sound and why they've played events from the alternative festival Coachella to jam-band gatherings like Bonaroo. Artifact doesn't look back, but forward to a horizon still a few moments in the future. --John Diliberto


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4.3 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lush Livetronica, September 7, 2005

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Far from being sleep inducing, new age, elevator fluff, this is an uplifting, atmospheric album. Imagine a less brooding Massive Attack or a more adventurous Thievery Corporation. The music here is rich with sophisticated (but accessible) beats, a strong sense of musical exploration, and yet, capable of the wistful moments found in Kevin Shields' Lost in Translation soundscapes. This largely instrumental affair does feature a handful of melodic and soulful vocal tracks reminiscent of M.J. Cole, Koop, and Zero 7. Fans of Tortoise are easily encouraged to experience the wide array of musical ideas and sonic textures that Sound Tribe Sector 9 have produced.

Rather than songs engineered by those with a technological approach, musicianship plays the key role on this warm and intellectual electronica. Supposedly, STS9 are wonderful on stage (I admit to never having seen them live) but this review is based on the album in question and not on the group's direction or capabilities beyond the studio. A truly refreshing and lyrical album, `Artifact' is worthy of investigation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If its cold out, wear more layers.........., February 8, 2005

By	Vaygus (Meridian, MS) - See all my reviews

This is no "knee-jerk" 5 star review. I didn't give this cd the highest mark because I'm a fan of the band (which I am). Instead, I popped the disc in, plugged in my headphones, and went on a sonic journey that I hadn't been on in a while. This cd is hands down STS9's best effort yet. Artifact gives you layers upon layers of sound. The production is outstanding. The instrumentation is clever. The band is at the top of their game.

Not to be cliche', but the disc will take you on a roller-coaster ride of electronica and jazz. When you buckle your seat belt, "Better Days" gives you the downtempo warm up. The next track "By the Morning Sun" keeps you on the climb........then "Tokyo" hits. This track is huge...and provides a beat-drop in the middle that will literally leave you laughing out loud (one of those laughs of disbelief....you know what I'm talking about). From then on, the journey is intense. Standouts include: "Peoples", "GLOgli",
"Somesing", and "Possibilities".

I can't find much wrong with this disc. It is definitely worth my 5 star rating. And it is -no doubt- worth your money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, March 21, 2005

By	Andrew J. Mega (Mineola, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...to everybody. I always purchased STS9's albums with a lot of hope for the future combined with a hint of skepticism. It was always a disappointment. This album is not only the best outing for this band, but can be put amongst the best of electronic music period. It is soothing, angry, smooth, trippy, and subtle, much more subtle than anything previous. What is amazing is to put this album next to "Interplanetary Escape Vehicle." It would be nearly impossible to find a better example of musical growth for any particular band. The amount of tasteful sounds that roll in waves through this album is mindboggling. I am happy that I gave STS9 another chance. This is electronic music with heart and thought. My favorite CD of the year thus far.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Something for everybody, but maybe not the whole album...
In Brief: More approachable than other STS9. Yet, this album is not for most people. For the rest, highly recommended. Read more

Published 18 months ago by P. Russo

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Regardless of their stature as a live act, this is a wonderful recording. Strong, interesting songs, beautifully played and produced, make this album an easy 5 stars.

Published on May 6, 2007 by Mark T

4.0 out of 5 stars Studio STS9
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1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Effort
I was really excited about this album and I can not even begin to express what a total disappointment it was. Read more

Published on September 5, 2005 by CHOOchoorevoo

2.0 out of 5 stars Much Better Live
STS9 has defined a new genre with their latest studio work: Elevator Trance. This album works better than a studio album. Read more

Published on August 2, 2005 by Karl Christopherson

5.0 out of 5 stars Music of the future...
The first track, although not a true song, is a choped vocal sample that implies that this ablum is a musical story. I couldn't agree more. Read more

Published on July 7, 2005 by Clayton James Porter

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome new album (best heard live though)
this band is awesome and this new cd is really great, the album art and messege is really true and good, listen to their live shows and be blown away.

Published on May 23, 2005 by Leah Lemon

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
i got into STS9 over the past couple of months or so, and they are truly a great band. i downloaded a lot of their live stuff, picked up two albums (not including this one) and... Read more

Published on March 8, 2005 by Poncho Washington

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Kyndest Albums
whooo. after listening to this disc for the first time, i now realize the kynd of journey that STS9 allows your mind to take. Read more

Published on February 28, 2005 by Kynest Brah

5.0 out of 5 stars artifact
oh my, this new disk is amazingly good ear sex! i lack the ability go into detail at the moment because my head's nodding so hard, but i wanted to drop by and give the boys their... Read more

Published on February 19, 2005 by bashopoem

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