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Artist: The Faint Album: Danse Macabre |
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The Faint comes from a small label (Saddle Creek) that comes
straight out of Omaha, NE. It is particaularly and Indie rock label.
When I picked up this cd the descrption on the cover read "the fourth cd
from a 'Nebraskan Indie Rock band' that has turned dark wave. I was a
little uneasy, but they were recommended by a friend.
I was blown away by this cd. Inside the cover there a description
that read "songs of murder, death and betrayal that you can dance too."
It couldn't have been better said. The guitar and drum lines pound into
you and make you FEEL the morbid sense, yet the mellow, insanely
distinct voice of the singer combined with some fancy work on the
syntheseizer and the 80's dark-wave sound, makes it irresistable to
dance too.
"Glass Danse" is the 'single' of the cd. It is the catchiest, the
most easy to dance to, and also the only one I have personally heard
played in a club. The lyrics are captivating, as well as the dancable
bass beat and the melody. Once you hear this song it is stuck in your
head for the rest of the evening.
Songs such as "Violent" and "Ballad of a paralyzed Citizen" portray
the harsh realaties/tragedies of life, but in the best way possible.
Guitars in one song, some fo the most beautiful cello work in another.
There are sadly only 9 songs on this cd, but it's one that you will
put on repeat for the rest of the day. Being the proud owner of the cd
for a few years, I am happy to say that every time I listen to the cd I
hear something new, some different level of the song. It keeps you on
your toes and provides you with fun, beautiful, danceable, and thought
provoking art. Something rare in many cd's these days.
-reviewed by xneveragainx May, 2003 |
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Artist: The Faint Album: Danse Macabre Remixes |
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A fan of The Faint CANNOT pass up this album. Their last album "Danse
Macabre" was remixed by some fo the greatest dj's known. Paul Oakenfold,
Photek, and Medicine are just three of the 10 people.
Paul Oakenfold takes the old favorite "Glass Danse" and remixes it into
an even more dance worthy song. (just when you thought it wasn't
possible) He combines a lighter sound to begin with, but keeps the same
dark feeling.
Medicine's cover of "Ballad of a Paralyzed Citizen" keeps the cello
melody, but over laps it with the sound of horns, adds percusion and a
female voice to the mix, and produces a song that rendured me speechless
for a good 3 minutes after the song.
If you are familiar with "Danse Macabre" then you will LOVE this
album. If you haven't heard it, then this album will make you want to go
buy "Danse Macabre".
-reviewed by xneveragainx May, 2003 |
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