Statues [Import]

Statues [Import]

Track Listings

1. Familiar Feeling

2. Come On

3. Cannot Contain This

4. Statues

5. Forever More

6. Blow X Blow

7. 100%

8. The Only Ones

9. I Want You

10. Over & Over

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The UK dance act's fourth album includes the singles, 'Familiar Felling' and 'Forever More'. Echo. 2003.

Tracks:

Familiar Feeling
Come On
Cannot Contain This
Statues
Forever More
Blow X Blow
100%
Only Ones
I Want You
Over and Over
Familiar Feeling [Timo Maas Main Mix][*]
Familiar Feeling [Martin Buttrich Remix][*]

Album Description

Asian edition of the British dance-pop duo's 2003 album contains 12 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'Familiar Feeling' (Timo Maas Main Mix & Martin Buttrich Remix). Pony Canyon.

Album Details

Aian Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: 'familiar Feelings (Timo Maas Main Mix)', and 'familiar Feelings (Martin Buttrich Remix)'.

Customer Reviews:

Fourth and foremost.......2007-07-03

It was mostly out of a sense of loyalty and nostalgia that I bought Statues. I'd felt Moloko's third album release, Things To Make And Do, was a shambolic introduction to the band for new listeners lured by dancefloor smashes Sing It Back and The Time Is Now.

Well, what a pleasant surprise, because what turned out to be their swansong may have become my favourite CD ever. The duo didn't just retread the past glories of kook classics Do You Like My Tight Sweater? and I Am Not A Doctor, but overshot them with a maturity which only bolstered their legendary status.

Roisin Murphy's voice is better here than ever. A friend of mine who dropped by when I was playing it said, "Alanis Morissette on weed", and while you can see what he means, the lyrical approach, while no less intelligent, has a charming idiosyncracy that's so far from the North American sensibility as to make comparisons pretty unhelpful.

And Mark Brydon's always inventive arrangements benefit from a more orchestral sweep than previously. When this is fused with electronica, as in the opener, Familiar Feeling (the version here having a two-minute, staccato intro that's pure anxiety) and I Want You, the effect is pure synesthesia - greater than the sum of its parts. Mind you, the strings on this album would make it worth a punt on their own.

Bouncy slices of dance-pop like 100% and Cannot Contain This helped maintain Moloko's undoubted club appeal, but it's the lyrics that'll have you poring over the insert. They've always been leftfield, to say the least, but these "Party Weirdos" can take on subjects such as obsession, lost love and disappointment as well as any torch balladeer - all with Roisin's brittle, delicately-phrased vocals wrapped deliciously around them.

It's one of those rare albums when you'll have a new favourite track every day. Today, that's The Only Ones (track 8).

Even the melodrama of the final track, Over And Over, at nigh-on ten minutes, manages to feel self-indulgent for the listener, rather than the musicians. Indulge yourself - you might not get as much wear out of a CD for quite a while.

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Excellent, but be warned..........2006-02-10

I hope this review helps someone who has not decided whether to buy this or not. I came upon Moloko very very recently, because their song "Cannot Contain This" was on Desyn Masiello's compilation. I was absolutely blown away by the song. So I bought this (well, actually a friend gave it to me)and at first I have to accept that it was not what I expected, because what I heard on that compilation has nothing to do with the original track. So if you buy this expecting dance music, you will be disappointed (I understand that Moloko's tracks have been on many dj compilations).

This album mixes different music styles from jazz to electronic and of course, Roisin's voice is amazing to say the least...this music creates a mood that will remind you of something, though you may not know what that something is. Definitely for listening and enjoying, kind of introspective. In my opinion best track: "Forever More". Music and lyrics amazing.

Brilliant album.......2005-09-25

I tend to play the tracks over and over.:)I can't help but sing along. Roisin Murphy has come a loooooong way.

In the classic style of..........2005-06-13

...this band. Moloko have branded a quirky style of modern pop-rock which is infectious, melodic, delivered with Roisin Murphy's delicious and endlessly plyable voice and entirely their own genre.
The beautiful irony of the band is that their quirky, indefinable style is definable by it's quirkiness, but at least no one else can quite muster the style with the belivable ellegance of they. This album is characteristicly, beautiful and bonkers and a joyous daliance with funky eccentricity. Bliss.

I cant erase the smile on my face.......2005-02-03

I just get this awesome cd as a gift from one cousin of mine and im so happy , Moloko delivers in "statues" deligthfull soul and acid jazz that they have been offering in past productions but now they use electronic beats, sinthetizers , and a few artificial but delicious rithm sections, also the sound of Moloko is so british and therefore it has a natural charm very enjoyable for just a few eclectic audiences, check out "statues" only import edition is available and for this reason is a expense adquisition but it worths cent by cent , or pound by pound, should i say
HM

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Amazing. I feel refresh about music again...

Statues
The Open
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CR8RAQ
Release Date: 2006-02-13

Tracks:

Forever
We Can Never Say Goodbye
Moment In Time
Lovers In The Rain
Statues
My House
She's Mystery
Seasons Of The Change
Fallen Tree
Alone

Album Description

The Open return with 'Statues' the follow up to their massively acclaimed debut album 'The Silent Hours'. Recorded in the south of France and produced by Rob Kerwin (U2, The Magic Numbers) 'Statues' is a huge leap forward for The Open and evokes the likes of Doves, Radiohead and even Miles Davis. The single 'We Can Never Say Goodbye' is included. Universal. 2006

Album Details

The Open Return in 2006 with "Statues", the Follow Up to their Widely Acclaimed Debut Album "The Silent Hours". Recorded in the South of France and Produced by Rob Kerwin (U2, the Magic Numbers), "Statues" is a Huge Leap Forward for the Open and is Reminiscent of Artists as Diverse as Doves, Radiohead and Miles Davis. The Beautiful Album Art for this Epic was Designed by Vaughn Oliver, Whose Covers for the 4ad Label Product (Dead Can Dance, Pixies) Are Legendary.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing. I feel refresh about music again..........2007-05-31

I still cannot believe these guys are the open... they are even dreamier, jazzier, structurally complicated, different everytime, I mean... it came from being a dreamy good band to a completely different view of their music. They scream, they moan, they say easy things, they say hard-to-say words... great great stuff, believe me.

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"Statues" Review
dance record of the year
File under: pop
An album of infectious delights
New Moloko

Statues
Moloko
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00008GQB7
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

Familiar Feeling
Come On
Cannot Contain This
Statues
Forever More
Blow X Blow
100%
Only Ones
I Want You
Over and Over
Familiar Feeling [Timo Maas Main Mix][*]
Familiar Feeling [Martin Buttrich Remix][*]

Customer Reviews:

"Statues" Review.......2003-08-08

Moloko's new album "Statues" is good. It's definitely different from their previous material, but music moves on. This album is drenched with poppish styles which is a good thing for those of you who enjoy pop music. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of pop at all, so I wouldn't place this album in my top ten list or anything. However, "Statues" does have some very nice tracks.

My absolute favorite would definitely have to be "Familiar Feelings." Not only is this song a great introduction to the album, but it's just totally groovy. I would like to think even an underground or an "Old Moloko" listener could appreciate the upbeat creativity of "Familiar Feelings." Another nice touch are the acoustics. I personally love "Trip Hop," downtempo, and acoustics, so to hear a combination of these styles is always a good thing.

Another good song would be "Statues." This is a slow, cold, and lonely, yet haunting track between acoustics, piano, and Roisin's gorgeous voice. What's nice is that it subtly runs into "Forever More" which is another upbeat song. Although not quite as good as "Familiar Feelings," it still has a good beat with nice twists and turns of melody and of course excellent vocals. It reminds me of a contemporary type of disco. Very nice.

After that, I'd say the next most noteable song is "The Only Ones." This track is slow, but in no way as slow and haunting as "Statues." In fact, "The Only Ones" is a relaxed tune with good subtle beats. This song often reminds me of some of Morcheeba's material.

And last but surely not least is "Over and Over." This is a great song to end the album. Although this song is sad and haunting, it is filled with a vibrant and powerful orchestra to compliment chorus lines and Roisin's voice. Under this pleasant orchestration is a good, solid downtempo beat. Yet another good song.

On most of these songs, Roisin's voice is beautiful and quite pleasant. There are small times to times where her voice can be a bit agitating, but these times are definitely small. As for the rest of the tracks, I didn't find too impressive. However, they did have musical orchestrations that made these less favored songs listenable. Overall, as I said before, "Statues" is a good album. I'd suggest buying this album once you've already purchased your favorites.

And don't forget, music is music. What defines good music is who does the listening.

dance record of the year.......2003-05-06

Moloko have made a big step forward with Statues. In this case, heavy personal experiences have generated artistic creativity and growth. Not one wrong track this time. Roisin Murphy's voice is instantly recognizable, and with the new record's emphasis on song writing and grand arrangements, Moloko have a good chance to move their fan community with them to new territories. But who knows! Maybe, Statues is too complicated - too good? - for the upper chart region. And so, Statues sounds like a crossroad: either a success, or the final bar. In any case, it's highly praiseworthy that Moloko have dared to go all the way with this production. Mark Brydon proves that along with Andy Connell (Swing Out Sister) and David Gregory (XTC, Porcupine Tree), he's one of the the most accomplished arrangers now working in the field of Pop. Check out his sense for drama in the opener, Familiar Feelings, in 100%, and in Forever More, which has the stuff that makes a club classic. The Only Ones recalls Prince when Wendy & Lisa were still around and Clare Fischer arranged and Prince was still great. Cannot Contain This could be an infectious Radio song, while Come On recalls the first LP, now minus the wrinkles; however, comparing Statues with the wonderful debut, Do You Like My Tight Sweater really shows how far Moloko have moved. And - think of the remixes (especially for the title track) - anything is possible.

File under: pop.......2003-03-14

Moloko, it seems are taking the same route recently followed by the likes of Morcheeba. They are moving themselves out of the electronic scene and into the pop terrain.
This is actually strange and at the same time it's becoming a worrying trend.
While Moloko's first two albums (and especially the very first one) were nice touches in the electronica field, there were already signs in their 3rd LP that they are "onto something else" , that being a more poppy approach to things.
But "Things to make & do" still had glimpses of the "old" Moloko. And now "Statues" their newest efforst surfaces and my prediction is it will alienate quite some of their old fan base.
"Statues" is unpretentiously pop. There is nothing wrong with that of course, except the fact that for those who have followed Moloko's music it's known that they can do better than that. Much better in fact.
But more to the point, the problem with 'Statues' is that it simply lacks tracks that stick to your mind, it lacks moments that demand your attention, it lacks originality, you can just stick it in the CD player and let it play while you do something else: music for consumption merely, music for decoration at best.
Drawing more parallels to Morcheeba's latest music shift, Moloko's album might still land in the european charts, subsequently earning them some welcome money. At the same time though, as far as die hard electronica afficionados are concerned it will cost them credibility.
Decisions, decisions, decisions...

An album of infectious delights.......2003-03-14

Although producer Mark Brydon and singer Roisin Murphy broke up their relationship, together they made another brilliant album. Broken love is one of the themes in the lyrics of this masterpiece, but the heartbreak sounds glamorous and the music is open and light. It is a dynamic, sophistically gearranged and produced CD full of funk, disco, pop and house music. All this is even supported by a real symphonic orchestra. Good instrumentation, snapping rhythms, and original hooks put together by two real artists who are still enjoying themselves.

New Moloko.......2003-03-08

This stuff's really exciting. Some ortodox people could say it's not the old Moloko anymore - they've mixed pop with an old unique guitar style, all songs have their own melodies (!) and blondie sings the best she ever had.
They've changed, but their music goes on.

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