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  • Audio CD (31 Aug 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B00005NMVH
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,804 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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A Camp is the sound of the Cardigans' Nina Persson getting back to her roots. When "Lovefool" catapulted the Cardigans into the major league courtesy of the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack, the ensuing global pop fame threatened to implode the band. They responded by turning into a snarling rock beast with Gran Turismo, but relations became further strained. In a period of rest and recuperation, Cardigans singer Nina Persson turned her nose up at that particular rock beast and went back to her bittersweet guitar beginnings. What A Camp isn't, though, is a retread of early Cardigans. It's a mature, reflective album with lush country overtones that resound with a strident melancholy. Not surprising, perhaps, when Sparklehorse leader Mark Linkous was at the production controls. Even with that influence behind her, A Camp is very much Persson's vehicle. It's the sound of a woman ditching the PVC trousers and blonde tresses for chic dresses and a black bob, leaving the small stuff behind and growing up. All told, it's an unexpectedly pleasing graduation, with honours. --Ben Clancy

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This is the debut album from A Camp, which features the singing talents of Cardigans frontwomen Nina Persson. Produced by Sparklehorse's, Mark Linkous, 'A Camp' is a darker, more lo-fi outing than previous work from Nina Persson.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful suite of songs, 17 Aug 2005
By Laurence Upton (Wilts, UK) - See all my reviews
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Nina Persson's "debut solo album" (as described on the promo sticker) began life in Sweden in 1998, the same year as the Cardigans' Gran Turismo. It was completed in America throughout 2000 with producer Mark Linkous from the excellent Sparklehorse, during time off from the Cardigans, which had clearly taken on a life of its own, not entirely of her choosing.

A Camp was born in 1997 after a meeting with Niclas Frisk, who co-wrote most of the songs and plays on several of them. Boyfriend Nathan Larson (from Shudder To Think) also plays on all but one of the tracks and co-wrote the opening song. Frequent Flyer sets the mood of the album as it opens with eerie samples, theremin sounds, thuddy drums and Nina's gorgeously bittersweet vocals over an engaging melody. In fact the tunes retain a high standard throughout and the quirky production (though mainstream by Sparklehorse standards) is never less than complementary and interesting. Angel Of Sadness is a stand-out song although I Can Buy You made a first class single.

Although the album consists mostly of original material, a few stray covers shoe-horn their way in - the Replacements' Rock 'n' Roll Ghost; bizarrely, Restless Heart's old US hit The Bluest Eyes In Texas; and Walking The Cow, one of the best known songs of cult singer Daniel Johnston, whose 2003 album Fear Yourself was also produced by Mark Linkous.

A Camp manages the delicate trick of being unmistakably, instantly belonging to Nina Persson whilst at the same time being quite distinct from the Cardigans. May her future projects be as successful

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A+ for A Camp, 17 Aug 2001
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I was never really a fan of 'The Cardigans', so a solo project from its lead singer wasn't something I was expecting to like this much. Sounding at various points like 'Shawn Colvin' or 'The Carpenters' with fistfuls of Beatles melodies it still manages to sound fresh, original and sumptuous. 'Frequent flyer' and 'I can buy you', the opening tracks on the album, set such I high standard you wonder if the rest of the album can continue to be this good. For the most part the answer is yes, although 'A Camp' is at its best when Nina Persson has the confidence to move further away from the sound of 'The Cardigans'. So for anyone who's heard the single 'I can buy you' and wondered if the album is as good (as I did) I'm happy to report that the answer is yes. With bells on. :)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge the album by its cover..., 27 Sep 2001
By Mr. M. J. Hulme - See all my reviews
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Let's get the criticism out of the way first. This album has one of the worst sleeves I've ever seen. Now for the praise.

A Camp's debut album (effectively Nina Persson's solo debut) is a strange hybrid of styles, with the influence of Sparklehorse mainstay Mark Linkous very much in evidence. Those of you familiar with the Sparklehorse sound (fragile ballad followed by dirty rock monster) will know what to expect already. It's something of a roller-coaster ride, with Persson's vocal performances masked by distortion effects on some tunes, and at other times sounding as tender and innocent as she did when recording 'Life' with the Cardigans, before they went all Black Sabbath for real.

Two singles kick the album off, and while the country slant of this album has been mentioned, there's also a Byrds/Beatles undercurrent in the frequent switching of major and minor chords. The rest of the album ranges from alt.country to heavier rock to blues, but each style is tackled with respect and energy, allowing the songs to shine through. The backing band don't overcomplicate things (the pedal steel player deserves special mention) while Linkous's production skills polish the whole album up nicely, keeping the sinister undertones of some of the songs alive while allowing the occasional rock wig-out to break up the melancholy.

There are a few low points on the album - Angel of Sadness sounds as if it is an idea waiting for someone to turn it into a song, while Walking The Cow is just plain daft. But there's enough here to show that, even if the Cardigans called it a day tomorrow, Nina Persson will continue to play and sing the music she loves. And she sings it very well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One to hang onto
Most CDs I buy get pumped into the iPod and then more or less immediately resold on here. I bought this CD back when it was released (in 2001 I think) and I have no intention of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by lifeclearout

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost brilliant
I also hate the artwork for this album. Even the font is horrible! (although thankfully you do get the lyrics, which is always a plus point for me). Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. S. Woodley

4.0 out of 5 stars A great debut by a great band!
If you are looking for the sweet little blonde thing that sung Lovefool, don't buy this album. If anything, this album is far closer to the more deep sophiscated and dark pieces... Read more
Published 8 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
First of all, yes - the cover is terrible.

Secondly, my goodness - this is a great record. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peter Lee

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic from start to finish....
I was dubious about an album that has gained so much critical acclaim (5 stars from the times?) but my fears were uncalled for as this is sheer brilliance. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2001

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