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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 21, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: November 21, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 200
  • Label: Lost Toy People
  • ASIN: B000LE0MKS
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,653 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Live performance of Dolby's pioneering electronic work. Twelve years ago Dolby left music and proceeded to develop the Beatnik software technology used in two-thirds of the world s cell phones. Returning to music with the release of a live retrospective CD/DVD, The Sole Inhabitant contains versions of She Blinded Me With Science, Hyperactive, and a revisit of other songs from the era that weren t seen on MTV.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dolby at His Best, December 20, 2006
The songs sound better than the originals. I only wish it was a two-cd set with double the music (or, perhaps, a three-CD set?). The CD, like the concert, ended too soon. Dolby fans, new and old, will love this album.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE GOLD INHABITANT, December 7, 2006
By BRIAN A. LAFOUNTAIN (Hot Springs, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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Thomas Dolby. Just that name alone causes fantastic feelings. I remember being unable to move when I first heard him. It was like a revelation. I was completely transfixed. His is a strange and provocative, moody sound that remains unparalleled. This collection of songs that span his entire career truly focus on the more complex aspects of his composing genius. If you want to slip away into a beautiful dreamscape of lush sounds and silky melodies, THE SOLE INHABITANT will make you feel all alone in Thomas Dolby's beautiful world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great LIVE version of classic TDolby hits, December 5, 2006
It is amazing how Thomas can pull off these studio songs in a one-man concert setting. I especially liked "The Flat Earth", "Budapest By Blimp" and "Europa And The Pirate Twins" -- and everyone loves "Hyperactive" and "She Blinded Me With Science"!! Looking forward to future material from Thomas and a live show this week in Dallas, Texas.
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