Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Listen to Samples and Buy MP3s
Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or
view the MP3 Album.
|
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk
OK, so there's no "Where The Hell Is Bill" or "Take the Skinheads Bowling" here, but Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart does include the best ode to Patty Hearst in all of pop music: The track "Tanya" (which was Hearst's SLA moniker) brings together everyone's favorite Camper Van Beethoven elements, from Jonathan Segal's Eastern European-influenced violin work to the acid-etched wit that David Lowery would take with him to his next band, Cracker. From the traditional "O Death" to the uncharacteristically optimistic "She Divines Water" and "Life Is Grand," this 1988 major-label debut from Santa Cruz's premiere ska/polka/surf/Balkan/country/alternative/pop band is more consistent than its indie predecessors, just not as sporadically brilliant. --Bill Forman
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album shows the world exactly what they missed. Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart is more than just the most accessible of the Camper Van back catalogue, but could very well be the single most eclectic album ever. Strong words you might say, but from the beginning to the very end, front man David Lowery and Camper Van pull off classic blends of crunchy pop-rock and traditional European folk music. From the opening of The Eye of Fatima and O Death (a million miles from the old time banjo version by Doc Boggs) to the rock 'n' roll rollercoaster of Turquoise Jewellery, the quirky toe-tapping of Change Your Mind, Tania's fun polka and the lost pop anthem of Life is Grand. All this and more mixed up in a tightly bound bundle of psychedelic irony.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
4.8 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our Beloved Camper
11 Dec 2000
By K. Hernandez
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Camper Van Beethoven is still one of my favorite bands. This is one of their more polished releases but still fuses strange bedfellows like middle eastern scales, violin, and trippy rock. "Eye of Fatima" was probably their closest thing to a hit. Meaning: it got radio and MTV play. (Not counting their "Pictures of Matchstick Men" cover). Some favorites are "She Divines Water", "Never Go Back" and "Life is Grand". If i had to reccommend one album by this stellar band it would be Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic and Timeless
2 Jan 2001
By A Customer
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I hadn't listened to this one in a few years, found an old tape and popped it in, and was amazed at how fantastic it still is! This one just doesn't age. Gotta finally break down and get the cd, since my vinyl version is nearly worn out. Great album. She Divines Water is still one of my all time favorite songs, as are a few others here. Once you start listening, you will want to listen to it again and again.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One Of These Days....you will buy this album
1 Mar 2002
By Hamster Army
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
If you are looking to explore some Camper Van Beethoven music for the first time, this is the one album you should buy. And if you are a die hard CVB fan it is certainly one of your favorites.
Dark humor, sarcasm, reggae and zydeco inspired electric rock n' roll was never more electic and witty than in Camper Van's hey day.
Our Beloved Revolutionary is a sure-fire classic and is always mentioned as a favorite of CVB's following and fans.
This album and much of Camper Van's music is timeless, simply unique and enjoyable and it'll make you laugh and still take their musicianship and song writing ability seriously.
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 21 reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
