Stars Are Insane

stars are insane

Track Listings
1. Thera
2. Circle
3. Fallow
4. River
5. Mirror Mirror
6. Be-9
7. Deseret
8. Blade of Grass
9. Janet
10. Solar Democrat
11. Wind Me Up
12. I'll Be You

The Stars Are Insane,Versus,Teenbeat,Indie Rock,Rock/Pop

Stars Are Insane
The Stars Are Insane
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Indy rock extraordinaire
  • one of the best LP's of the 90s
  • The Stars Were In The Right Place.
 The Stars Are Insane
Versus
Manufacturer: Teenbeat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008NCE
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Thera
  2. Circle
  3. Fallow
  4. River
  5. Mirror Mirror
  6. Be-9
  7. Deseret
  8. Blade of Grass
  9. Janet
  10. Solar Democrat
  11. Wind Me Up
  12. I'll Be You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Indy rock extraordinaire.......2007-01-09

I discovered Versus when I saw them opening for Yo La Tengo a few years ago. Unfortunately they were soon disbanded but delving back into their catalog this one is a must have. It took a few listens to "get" but now I like it even more than 2 Cents + Tax. Get it while you still can.

5 out of 5 stars one of the best LP's of the 90s.......2005-11-04

YES to what the reviewer said above. songs like 'circle' and 'mirror mirror' touched down on this otherworldy album and were never really equalled on later versus platters, as good as those were/are. it should be noted that original drummer ed left after this release, and with a 3pc expanding to 4 perhaps the chemistry was altered a bit (they never really returned to the more shoegaze-driven sound of this one). nonetheless this album stands the test of time as a definate keeper. every song is a masterful piece to the dream-like, rewarding puzzle that is 'the stars are insane'. highly recommended for fans of yo la tengo, my bloody valentine, swirlies, pavement, lush, unwound, unrest, th faith healers, sonic youth, etc.

5 out of 5 stars The Stars Were In The Right Place........2000-10-11

Every once in a while a band transcends its collective potential. In the three days that Versus recorded The Stars are Insane, way back when, they clicked. The album still stands with an undated quality. Perhaps a better name for this album would be "The Stars are in the Right Place." Versus felt THIS strongly, it seems. For instance, "River," their song about the death of River Phoenix. The anger mixed with a passionate sense of loss shine in the alternating lyrics of Richard and Fontaine. Versus spent time learning the technique of turning heavily distorted guitars into something not grating, but soaring. Evident on "Blades of Grass." Some good touchstones from the period are Yo La Tengo's Painful, or Pavement's Slanted and Enchanted. Emo-pop without the self-loathing, replaced with an anger at the situations that put them there. Years later this album stands as their best work. It earned them a deal with Caroline-the faux indie label that gave us the Smashing Pumpkins-but they were never able to top what they achieved in those three days. Not yet, at least.
The Stars Are Insane
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Stars Are Insane
    Versus
    Manufacturer: Teenbeat Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00008FVL6
    Release Date: 1995-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. Thera
    2. Circle
    3. Fallow
    4. River
    5. Mirror Mirror
    6. Be-9
    7. Deseret
    8. Blade of Grass
    9. Janet
    10. Solar Democrat
    11. Wind Me Up
    12. I'll Be You
    The Stars Are Insane
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Stars Are Insane
      Versus
      Manufacturer: Teenbeat Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00005YEKL
      Release Date: 1995-08-01

      Tracks:

      1. Thera
      2. Circle
      3. Fallow
      4. River
      5. Mirror Mirror
      6. Be-9
      7. Deseret
      8. Blade of Grass
      9. Janet
      10. Solar Democrat
      11. Wind Me Up
      12. I'll Be You

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