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An Awesome Wave [CD]

alt-J | Format: Audio CD
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Winner of the 2012 Mercury Music Prize
Brit Award Nominated categories: Best Album, Best British Band and Best Breakthrough Act

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  • Audio CD (28 May 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Infectious/PIAS
  • ASIN: B007RX32XK
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 64 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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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'.

BBC Review

It’s hard to place Alt-J. Originally from Leeds, they spend their time in a Cambridgeshire basement making their own brand of uniquely dubbed "folk-step". However, the noises that An Awesome Wave emits far escape the dull, dark depths such a creative location suggests. Instead, it’s a stunning and encompassing affair of both innovative and electrifying musicianship and exemplary song writing.

Comparing Alt-J to contemporary artists or listing their influences is almost pointless. Each song blurs, stutters, and explodes across a tide of instruments and ideas, fresh and addictive. Breezeblocks is early Mystery Jets with Orange Juice choruses while Dissolve Me is post-Skins generation Foals cuddling up to Fleet Foxes by the campfire. It has moments of slick RnB, gorgeous folk harmonies, and even a choir of children glossing nostalgic school memories.

This album spans every workable idea, genre, and influence that can be crammed under the guitar music umbrella, yet it never feels disorientating. Instead, what swoons gracefully through speakers is an entirely comprehendible and accessible collection of beautiful pop songs.

Movement is key on this album. Samples and sounds cascade and cross with elegance, but it’s Joe Newman’s lead vocal that acts as the cement, pulling everything together and guiding it seamlessly into making sense.

Even the lyrics are creatively ambitious. On Breezeblocks he cracks, "She may contain the urge to run away but hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks / Germolene, disinfect the scene, my love." It’s not your usual Valentine’s note but it’s their way of taking on the old in a new way that really marks An Awesome Wave as a deeply exciting record.

Okay, it’s not that Alt-J can’t be pigeon-holed or placed beside peers; it’s more that they deserve more. This debut offering is strong, addictive and enthralling, the perfect accompaniment to any mood, any moment, anywhere.

--James Skinner

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant. 5 Sep 2012
By MattTheMan
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just brilliant, what an awesome CD. I listened to them a bit before going to see them live at Green Man festival and bought the CD as soon as i got back. Live they were absolutely incredible, so unusual. I like all the interludes as well, they work really well and are in themselves beautiful. Also, I love the fact that every track is so individual and different.
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5.0 out of 5 stars music even better than the cover.. 3 Sep 2012
By jnwef
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always on the lookout for interesting new music and alt-j do not disapoint. both unique and accessible this is a wonderful album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!! 2 Sep 2012
By Jimbo72
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Absolutely amazing, a breath of fresh air...cannot recommend it enough, you need to buy this if you care about music....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Wave
Not only is it a great album but comes in a beautiful and surprising, creative folder. I absloutely love it.
Published 3 days 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.
Published 3 days 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 4 days ago by Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 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 10 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 14 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 21 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 23 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 24 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 :)
Published 25 days ago by Edmund Glover
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