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IAMX, I Am X
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 5, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: July 13, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Recall
  • ASIN: B00023B1EE
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #280,566 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. I Am X
2. Kiss and Swallow
3. Sailor
4. Your Joy Is My Low
5. Life ? Question ?
6. Skin Vision
7. Mercy
8. Naked But Safe
9. Simple Girl
10. I Like Pretending
11. Heatwave
12. White Suburb Impressionism

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With Becoming X, Sneaker Pimps changed the course of American pop music. Five years later, Sneaker Pimps founder Chris Corner aka I AM X embarks on a solo journey to showcase his exceptional production and songwriting talent.

Kiss + Swallow is really all about songs: dark, futuristic ones expressed in an electronic environment. From "Kiss and Swallow", an upbeat radio anthem, to the 80’s influenced "Heatwave" or the end of days "White Suburb Impressionism", the album swings moods flawlessly and captures the listener.

This is an electro-pop masterpiece, owing as much to the contemporary electronic productions of Berlin and Detroit as to the pop of Prince or Cabaret Voltaire. Chris Corner’s voice is the unifying thread, at times similar to the howlings of Cabaret Voltaire, always with the emotional clarity of Curtis Mayfield.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe Corner's best work yet, October 8, 2004
By Lightning field (harlingen, TX USA) - See all my reviews
I had little hope that anything would ever come close the greatness of the sneaker pimps' album "splinter," but Chris Corner on this solo album may even surpass it. The dark sensuality of Corner's voice combined with beats similar to but darker than those on "bloodsport" make this album intoxicating. A must have for all sneaker pimps fans.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Evolution Of X, March 4, 2005
Let me clear one thing up before hailing this album. Chris Corner DID NOT leave the 'Pimps as the last reviewer stated. Actually they are currently recording the forth Sneaker Pimps album... Chris is envolved in the creational process but will share the mic with a new singer for this next album. I AM X is a side project for Chris to have his creative freedom from his work as with the rest of the 'Pimps and, as far as its known, has no intention of taking himself out of the 'Pimps picture.

Onto I AM X...

Chris Corner has created a audio landscape that lends itself perfectly to his voice with this album. Full of minimal electro beats, and the squelchy acidicness of the "Bloodsport" production, this is an album that follows the evolution of Corner's work to a T. Catchy and energitc tracks such as "Skin Vission" and "Kiss and Swallow" fit nicely next to the darker, emotional tracks "Your Joy Is My Low" and "Simple Girl". As with the other 'Pimps album, there is not one track on this album that I didn't enjoy and has made this album a staple on my ipod. Well done Chris.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A dark, sensual masterpiece, December 21, 2004
By J. Eisma (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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To be honest, I wouldn't have minded if this were the fourth Sneaker Pimps album. Reviewer Thomas Rowe bemoans the use of electronics and falsetto singing, but I doubt he realizes the roots of which this album is based--'80s electrosynth.

I am X mainman Chris Corner has concocted a true work of art that is filled with varying sonic landscapes. Sure, the album is electronic, but Corner uses analog instruments like electric guitar and bass guitar in 'Naked But Safe,' and violins in 'Your Joy is My Low.' The songs are also quite good--replete with hooks and catchy beats. And one must also take note of Corner's great lyrics, especially on songs such as 'I Like Pretending' and 'Missile.'

Do yourself a favor and check this album out--it's worth it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album!
If you like Sneaker Pimps (especially Splinter and Bloodsport) you'll love this disc. Dark, and moody in a good way. Probably Chris Corner's best work so far. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by TimZ

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD
still in the plastic wrap, took about a week for the whole process to reach my P.O. Great CD and quality.
Published on January 11, 2007 by Michael WS.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool
Well, forget everything you heard about Corner simply wanting to be like Radiohead. This album pretty much takes the early industrial (I'm not talking about NIN), lite trip hop,... Read more
Published on September 3, 2005 by Reticuli

4.0 out of 5 stars nice addition
pretty funky, groovy electro-pop that moves the spirit and gets the feet tapping.
Published on July 16, 2005 by Author Brian Wallace (Mind Tra...

5.0 out of 5 stars I AM X-STATIC
This is one of the most incredible pieces of audio intelligence in a LONG time. Chirs Corner's voice is both pleasurable and captivating. Read more
Published on May 20, 2005 by Michael J. Washburn

3.0 out of 5 stars A Vocal Legend
Though Chris Corner may indeed be just that, a legend in trip hop and electronica alike, ask yourself this friends, was this album worth leaving the Sneaker Pimps. Read more
Published on January 20, 2005 by Kelli Corner

5.0 out of 5 stars Erotic euphoria.
Once I bought this CD, it didn't leave my CD player for weeks. This album might as well have been made with the Sneaker Pimps, although Chris Corner has ventured more into the... Read more
Published on January 11, 2005 by Mary J. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Listening Experience
I think Chris Corner has outdone himself on his solo appearance. This CD had me hooked from the beginning and kept me on erotic tenderhooks throughout. Read more
Published on December 21, 2004 by Benjamin F. Wall

3.0 out of 5 stars a much weaker sneaker pimps
Overall this album is enjoyable.

What's wrong with it:
-Too much monosynth. Every song is composed almost entirely of very similar sounding beeps and boops... Read more
Published on November 24, 2004 by Thomas Rowe

5.0 out of 5 stars His lows are my joy
I agree with all previous reviewers. This is possibly Corner's best yet. It combines the moody, dark masterpieces from the Pimps' album Splinter with the energetic electro-beats... Read more
Published on November 16, 2004 by R O C K E T

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