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2011 album, 3rd from this talented singer/songwriter "..his most complete to date". Features 'Surfer King'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I listened to the first track and thought "oh, ok he's getting a bit (and for A.A Bondy - a bit really is a bit , as in a scintilla) rocky", and to be honest on first few listens I found that first track something that doesnt really belong on this album, but after about 3 listens it is just as perfect as the rest of vthe album .
In can hear bits of the Velvet Underground here and there (particularly the very faint and slightly fuzzy guitar on "Skull and Bones"), and whereas the velvets produced drug infused sounds Bondy says the music on this album was inspired and "conjured during and between dreams, in bare rooms, and on the late night streets of America" - hence I assume the album cover, a sparse black and white picture of a street at night.
He has a sumptuous voice that drifts in and out of the minimal percussion, languid guitar picking and occasional orchestration, nothing is overdone or pushed to excess, but in spite of the relative minimalism Bondy manages to create a heady mix of lush and quite heavy and occasionally dreamy,sparse, sounding songs. Lots of reverb and echo have produced an album that is much more 'rocky' than his previous two offerings,but it still has a slight folky feel overall.
If you want to watch the sun go down and end the day with an album to put you at ease with all around you, then you would be advised to do so with Mr Bondy ringing in your ears.
S.R.J
In can hear bits of the Velvet Underground here and there (particularly the very faint and slightly fuzzy guitar on "Skull and Bones"), and whereas the velvets produced drug infused sounds Bondy says the music on this album was inspired and "conjured during and between dreams, in bare rooms, and on the late night streets of America" - hence I assume the album cover, a sparse black and white picture of a street at night.
He has a sumptuous voice that drifts in and out of the minimal percussion, languid guitar picking and occasional orchestration, nothing is overdone or pushed to excess, but in spite of the relative minimalism Bondy manages to create a heady mix of lush and quite heavy and occasionally dreamy,sparse, sounding songs. Lots of reverb and echo have produced an album that is much more 'rocky' than his previous two offerings,but it still has a slight folky feel overall.
If you want to watch the sun go down and end the day with an album to put you at ease with all around you, then you would be advised to do so with Mr Bondy ringing in your ears.
S.R.J
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Lush & Longing
13 Sep 2011
Haunting, dark, gorgeous and somewhat less twangy than his last two records. A progression from previous efforts, but in a good way. I'm a massive fan of Bondy's last two albums, and I'm really digging this one, too. Fans of WHEN THE DEVIL'S LOOSE and AMERICAN HEARTS won't be disappointed. Can't wait to see him perform these songs live. Get this record today; AA Bondy is good for you.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great album!
21 Sep 2011
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I love this album! The first two AA albums were also great, but I think this is the best one yet.
So much character and flow, I love the distinct guitar endings to all the songs.
Favorite songs: Surfer King, The Twist, and Down in the Fire
So much character and flow, I love the distinct guitar endings to all the songs.
Favorite songs: Surfer King, The Twist, and Down in the Fire
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
WOW WOW WOW!!!
10 Oct 2011
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I've never written an amazon review about anything before, but I can't help myself from spreading the word about A.A. Bondy! I was lucky enough, recently, to experience the majesty of A.A. Bondy in concert and man oh man, I can't believe it took me this long to get on the Bondy train! His lyrics are so beautiful, so poetic, and so cryptic. His songs are the type of catharsis that are manifested once in a blue moon by musicians as a single stand-out song among the dozens and dozens of fillers. They are the kind of songs any other artist would have trouble getting through performing. But what was so intriguing and so sad to me was just how much reservation he was exercising to keep a placid, stoic veneer. He has such a beautiful and unique voice, so soothing and velvety. Yet, it was as if he felt undeserving of his gift so all he could do was be this neutral vessel to allow his deeply somber songs to pour out of. I'm probably reading way too much into it lol, but if I want to romanticize an artist's work to appreciate it more so be it. But I dunno, I can't explain it. It was just so sad- like he wouldn't allow himself to connect because deep down, he's one thread away from breaking. At times, a hint of surrender was audible in his voice which was so satisfying to hear and witness. I'm a sucker for ballads and lyrical depth, so I'm always seeking out the latest soul-stirring stuff but I don't think I've ever come across such tragically beautiful lyrics from a single artist in my life!
I immediately got his latest album as well as the one prior (When the Devil's Loose) and I can't shake the
overwhelming urge to share his stuff because it's soooooooo damn good!!!!! Believers is sheer perfection from start to finish. There isn't a single track I'd skip. It's a rare quality these days to come across such loaded, powerful, and complete albums. There's a beautiful sadness in his music and it's done in a simple way, yet so richly complex in depth. It's definitely the kind of music you can just put in the background, drift away, and when you come back you won't know what just happened but you'll feel a sort of dull ache in your heart, a feeling you can't put your finger on. And then it spills out into the rest of you in the form of inexplicable and haunting empathy. And it only gets better with every listen, as I'm constantly discovering something I missed before! He's clearly quite the tortured soul to an almost heart-breaking degree. I don't know why his music resonates so much with me, but I can't speak highly enough about the caliber of his songs. For the love of true art, GET THIS ALBUM and both of his previous works!!!
I immediately got his latest album as well as the one prior (When the Devil's Loose) and I can't shake the
overwhelming urge to share his stuff because it's soooooooo damn good!!!!! Believers is sheer perfection from start to finish. There isn't a single track I'd skip. It's a rare quality these days to come across such loaded, powerful, and complete albums. There's a beautiful sadness in his music and it's done in a simple way, yet so richly complex in depth. It's definitely the kind of music you can just put in the background, drift away, and when you come back you won't know what just happened but you'll feel a sort of dull ache in your heart, a feeling you can't put your finger on. And then it spills out into the rest of you in the form of inexplicable and haunting empathy. And it only gets better with every listen, as I'm constantly discovering something I missed before! He's clearly quite the tortured soul to an almost heart-breaking degree. I don't know why his music resonates so much with me, but I can't speak highly enough about the caliber of his songs. For the love of true art, GET THIS ALBUM and both of his previous works!!!
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