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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Interlude 1 |
| 3. Tessellate |
| 4. Breezeblocks |
| 5. Interlude 2 |
| 6. Something Good |
| 7. Dissolve Me |
| 8. Matilda |
| 9. Ms |
| 10. Fitzpleasure |
| 11. Interlude 3 |
| 12. Bloodflood |
| 13. Taro |
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Debut studio album by the self-proclaimed 'folk-step' band. It debuted in the top 20 of the UK Albums Chart and features the songs 'Matilda' and 'Breezeblocks'.
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LP
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38 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Tetlee
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
Been struggling a bit the last year or two to find any new music that inspires.
Took a gamble on this having never heard any Alt-J before, read the reviews and listened to the audio samples and that was enough already to convince me it was worth a purchase.
Wow, what an album! definately the best new music album I've purchased in some years, absolutely wonderful from start to finish and a breath of fresh air amoung the sea of drivel that floods the market these days.
The vinyl release is a nice heavy white vinyl and as with many recent vinyl releases comes with a dowload code for an MP3 of the album, went straight on my phone for when I'm out and about :-)
Highly recommended, thanks to Alt-J my faith in great new music has been restored.
Took a gamble on this having never heard any Alt-J before, read the reviews and listened to the audio samples and that was enough already to convince me it was worth a purchase.
Wow, what an album! definately the best new music album I've purchased in some years, absolutely wonderful from start to finish and a breath of fresh air amoung the sea of drivel that floods the market these days.
The vinyl release is a nice heavy white vinyl and as with many recent vinyl releases comes with a dowload code for an MP3 of the album, went straight on my phone for when I'm out and about :-)
Highly recommended, thanks to Alt-J my faith in great new music has been restored.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By baconear
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Personally i think this album is the breath of fresh air that music nowadays has craved. Totally original piece of work, nothing ive heard (so far) out there sounds like this.
it has elements of folk, indie, slight dub-step beats and beautiful harmonies. The band came up with a new genre to describe their music its called 'folk-step'
this album is a deserved nominee of the mercury music prize, i would put it in the top 3 out of that list.
it has elements of folk, indie, slight dub-step beats and beautiful harmonies. The band came up with a new genre to describe their music its called 'folk-step'
this album is a deserved nominee of the mercury music prize, i would put it in the top 3 out of that list.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not being a prolific reviewer, something has to make me feel passionate to write about it. This album has now won the Mercury Music Prize and there is much being written about it, most of which is good. Overall, there is a lot of pretentious spewing, both favourable and some not so. Just look at some of the nonsense on metacritic.
I will not demand you buy this, I will not tell you how empty your life will be without it but I will not tell you how dreadful it is either.
I feel inspired to share my opinion though, which as you have already probably guessed, is that I think it is outstanding.
It is not an easy first listen. It feels slightly disjointed and awkward at times. The vocals are unusual but they just do it for me. The lyrics are clever in places and slightly bizarre in others but allow for your own interpretaton. As familiarity with the album grew, so did my appreciation of its beauty.
It's not a particularly lively album, you won't be dancing around the living room listening to it or sticking it on to liven up a party. I actually prefer listening to it when I'm on my own.
The songs and interludes cover love, loss, pain and life. It is a wistful, emotional listen and progresses impressively throughout. It is an album that I listen to from start to finish, repeatedly.
There are also dips into modern culture. If you love the film 'Leon', you will love 'Matilda'. 'Taro' covers the fabled love of 2 war photographers. Rarely does an album make me look into the story behind songs in the way I have with Taro and Capa.
To say this is forging a new music genre is perhaps overstating things. There are hints of other bands in here. To say they are the best British band since Radiohead is obviously dependant on your perspective but if there is any love, pain or loss in your life and these songs connect with it, you will not be able to stop listening to it.
I, for one, cannot stop listening to it and that is rare for me with a new album these days.
I hope you get it, it gets you and you get it.
I will not demand you buy this, I will not tell you how empty your life will be without it but I will not tell you how dreadful it is either.
I feel inspired to share my opinion though, which as you have already probably guessed, is that I think it is outstanding.
It is not an easy first listen. It feels slightly disjointed and awkward at times. The vocals are unusual but they just do it for me. The lyrics are clever in places and slightly bizarre in others but allow for your own interpretaton. As familiarity with the album grew, so did my appreciation of its beauty.
It's not a particularly lively album, you won't be dancing around the living room listening to it or sticking it on to liven up a party. I actually prefer listening to it when I'm on my own.
The songs and interludes cover love, loss, pain and life. It is a wistful, emotional listen and progresses impressively throughout. It is an album that I listen to from start to finish, repeatedly.
There are also dips into modern culture. If you love the film 'Leon', you will love 'Matilda'. 'Taro' covers the fabled love of 2 war photographers. Rarely does an album make me look into the story behind songs in the way I have with Taro and Capa.
To say this is forging a new music genre is perhaps overstating things. There are hints of other bands in here. To say they are the best British band since Radiohead is obviously dependant on your perspective but if there is any love, pain or loss in your life and these songs connect with it, you will not be able to stop listening to it.
I, for one, cannot stop listening to it and that is rare for me with a new album these days.
I hope you get it, it gets you and you get it.
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An Awesome Wave
Not only is it a great album but comes in a beautiful and surprising, creative folder. I absloutely love it.
Published 1 day ago by Zsofi Jaszberenyi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb!
One of the biggest new bands, no doubt.
Can't wait for nest releases. Hope they can keep the quality shown here.
Can't wait for nest releases. Hope they can keep the quality shown here.
Published 1 day ago by Mario Moreira Sa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
A really quality band and a great album. Easy to listen to and sing along to in parts! Cant wait for more from Alt-J
Published 2 days ago by Anon
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Pure class
Best album I've heard in a long time. I'm not a reviewer of music by any means but this album is so different to anything I've heard. Read more
Published 3 days ago by el nino
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
I bought this album after watching the Breezeblocks video on You Tube. I absolutely love it, its a fantastic album. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I kept on seeing this album and I thought I would give it a go. What a joy. I Love it! I play it on a daily basis. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Jude Love
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome album!
Heard Alt J on R1 being plugged as a band to look out for and loved the track they played so was waiting for the album to come out and wasn't disapointed with the other tracks. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Chris Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love This Album.
After getting 'Matilda' free on iTunes, I listened to it after having found it in my library when having a clear up of old music. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Sadie P
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alt J
It is my favourite, I love it, can't stop playing it and have not got fed up with it. Very different, if you are wondering about buying it, just do it.
Published 23 days ago by Ethel
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUSICAL MASTERPIECE
MUSICAL VERSION OF GREG WALLACE
Absolutely stunning in every way shape and form. Would recommend to any music lover :)
Absolutely stunning in every way shape and form. Would recommend to any music lover :)
Published 24 days ago by Edmund Glover
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