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Two hippy-chick sisters with a penchant for fairytale and fantasy, Shellie and Karen Poole bring you Alisha Rules the World: a debut album for anyone who's a fan of music written for and about slightly ditzy and occasionally troubled young girls--it does, after all, include debut single and all-round girly anthem "I Am, I Feel". The kooky duo vent their collective spleen about the trials and tribulations of being female, about men being men, and even offer sisterly support on "Indestructible". Despite occasionally straying into Alanis Morissette territory ("The White Room"), this is one of the nicer and less bile-ridden options within this genre. This is due, at least in part, to one time Eurythmic Dave Stewart's polished and clean production, which prevents the duo from sounding angry enough to alienate male listeners. The girls sound is pervadingly Eighties, harking back to the days of the Belle Stars. Choral vocals, Indian chanting, whispering and "Na-Na-Na's" abound. --Ronita Dutta
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Alisha's attic take a slightly quirky view of modern life in this wonderful album. It's easy to listen to, but with a edge. It IS quite 'girly' but, come on blokes, it's the 21st century now, so you don't need to hide it behind the AC/DC!
The production is great and there are some really cracking tracks on there. "Air we breathe" is a great way to end an album, the only problem being, it's followed by the slight "Adore U"
That aside, I would definitely recommend getting this.
The production is great and there are some really cracking tracks on there. "Air we breathe" is a great way to end an album, the only problem being, it's followed by the slight "Adore U"
That aside, I would definitely recommend getting this.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Normally the words 'kooky', 'sassy' and their ilk would make me run a mile before listening to a record. However, I was lucky enough to borrow this album before hearing any such description, and I can assure any open minded music fan that this is a cracking listen. All the tunes are great, the lyrics seem fresh and striking, the harmonies are gorgeous and the production smooth. Standout tracks include the singles Alisha Rules the World, I Am I Feel and Indestructible, as well as the punchy Intense and lilting Stone In My Shoe, but all the songs are excellent, and the album really works as a whole. In fact, someone who didn't know better might even say that this is the best female British album of the last decade. A little known classic.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Odd name. Alisha's Attic. Odd CD title. Alisha Rules The World. Odd Artwork. Little Pixie pops up all over the insert. Original? Yes. Classic? hmmm. Alisha's Attic are certainly not satisfied with sticking to the conventions of pop. The problem with the album is how blended the songs are. They seem to mush into one large pop tune that have no real impact. The exception is the truly gorgeous 'Stone in my Shoe.' "...But if I fall will their be another stone in my shoe, making it harder to come back to you..." truly enchanting lyrics. If you liked 'I am I feel,' and 'Indestructible,' then you'll probably have a slight warmth to this album. Don't expect to awake from a faint after listening to this album, it's nothing to get excited about, but then again nothing to really hate either.
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Unsung heroes who deserved more praise
Without doubt one of my top five albums of all time. Not followed up by much but like so many artists they had one great album in them and this was it. Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by D. Harvey
Please come back
I have loved these girls from the first album and they just get better and better to me. This album is a by far the best for me.
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by M. Cox
Quirky, surreal, and beautiful...
As spicy and tongue-tingling as the left-over curry pictured on the cover, this album truly has an intoxicating effect on it's listeners! Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2007 by All-Sorts
Perennial
A fantastic debut, sadly not matched by the subsequent releases. Dave Eurythmic Stewart's production may be a factor here (occasional irritating plinks aside) but the songs are... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2006 by A. Miller
Open your mind to this truly seminal work!
One summer I fell for someone who I'll always remember fondly as she would sing and dance to this cd. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2005
Alishas Attic Alisha Rules the World
Alisha's Attic are a strange, yet very likeable band. They have the look of gothy indie-chicks, and yet they produce fantastically obscure pop gems. Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by "white_tipped_nails"
fullfilling and uplifting sensual music.
I think this album is good because I Had it once before and it "died" on me. I also think this one is good because it feels realy satisfying to listen to. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2000
a cool chillin' out album
this album i bought after hearing "Alisha Rules the World", i love it and so does all my family favourite songs being Just the Way you like it and White Room
Published on 15 Jan 2000
Wonderfully Refreshing!
From the first time I heard "I am, I feel" I knew I was going to like this group. I went out and bought the album and never looked back since. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 1999
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