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After finishing recording the original/red version of 'Chateau Revenge!', the band went straight back in to the studio to record a set of completely alternative versions of the originals. On the whole, the ‘blue edition’ represents the flip-side to what the band are all about. Have other artists recorded and released two different versions of the same album in such a short space of time? Regardless of the listeners opinions of the original, these different interpretations ensure a new and different kind of journey
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Chateau Revenge is the third album from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian, and Grammy award-winning producer, arranger and keyboardist Jason Lehning - better known as The Silver Seas. Insomnia and the naivety of youth are just a couple of the themes touched upon by the Nashville duo throughout the album.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is going to be a short review. This is like classic mid-period Steely Dan meets the Beach Boys. The songs sound simple enough but the more you listen the more they unfold and the cleverer you realise this record really is! Excellent stuff. All as clear as a chiming bell and as fresh as a daisy!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I first discovered Silver Seas' second album, High Society over the summer and fell in love with it instantly. In the past when I've like an album instantly, I've got bored of it almost as quickly. Not so High Society. It was an album that gradually released more subtle delights with repeated listening. A great mix of mid-tempo FM Americana and folksy pop songs - the real clincher for me though were those air-tight harmonies. I'm glad to say Silver Seas are back with a little more edge and a little more ELO on their third album, Chateaux Revenge. After the first two tracks, Another Bad Night's Sleep and Jane had graced my stereo for the first time, any fears that The Silver Seas might not be able to live up the glory of their earlier albums was wiped from my mind. And the album doesn't drop off from there either - it keeps getting better. The album changes styles in a totally charming but quite schizofrenic way - from the introspective rock of the first two tracks to the more upbeat ironic funk of The Best Things in Life and the ELO strings of What's The Drawback. Help Is On The Way which comes near the end of the album manages to fit about 10 minutes of song into 4 minutes and 15 seconds including a sumptious drop down complete with pulsing synth, pounding drums and haunting strings. Fans of classic bands like Beach Boys, Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac will love this. Fans of modern bands like Guster (who The Silver Seas have toured with) and Josh Rouse will love this album too.
As a footnote, the band's debut album, released when they were called The Bees (they changed their name because there was a UK band with the same name) is called Starry Gazey Pie. It's available as a download from this very website for a very reasonable price. If you search under Starry Gazey Pie it IS credited as a Silver Seas album but it doesn't show up when you search for Silver Seas for some reason. ALSO Daniel Tashian's (lead vocals/guitar) EP, The Lights of Town is available now and is quite frankly a master-class in FM Americana song-writing. In the humble opinion of this reviewer - it doesn't get any better.
As a footnote, the band's debut album, released when they were called The Bees (they changed their name because there was a UK band with the same name) is called Starry Gazey Pie. It's available as a download from this very website for a very reasonable price. If you search under Starry Gazey Pie it IS credited as a Silver Seas album but it doesn't show up when you search for Silver Seas for some reason. ALSO Daniel Tashian's (lead vocals/guitar) EP, The Lights of Town is available now and is quite frankly a master-class in FM Americana song-writing. In the humble opinion of this reviewer - it doesn't get any better.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I can only reiterate the 5 star reviews written previously. This is jangly, intelligent pop with a wry sense of humour throughout. A bit like early Jayhawks mixed with tears for fears? Does that make sense? Well it does to these ears and this album sounds excellent to these ears as well. Highly recommended
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Stunning. So good I went to see them play at The Garage, Islington
Every track is brilliant - tuneful, clever lyrics, smart phrasing. Every track is also different - not the same old song effectively reworked over and over. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MrsB
Cracking Pop...
I recently checked this album out as it was mentioned as an album of the year by "The Word" magazine.One of the tracks was included on the free c. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Yes the 80`s were best!
Better and better with every play
I bought this album after rave reviews on Bob Harris's Twitter page. It is a wonderful album. In many ways the songs feel quite predictable and familiar but that is no criticism... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Eynon
JS
This is a fantastic album, that grows on you with every listen. Its a great way to lift your day
Published 6 months ago by JS
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A suberb album with loads of harmony and light and shade. Many other reviewers have commented about why this band is not better known -me too -they are excellent -give them a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
What a find!
Saw the band on Jools Holland and they really impressed me and were the best thing on the show--then again it can be a very patchy show! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. J. Nolan
Stick with it.
This is the third album from the Nashville-based band who were formerly called The Bees, and had to change due to the clash with the English group of that name. Read more
Published 7 months ago by doublegone
AMAZING
Thanks to Spotify for introducing me to this fine band. Forget a prosaic self-congratulating review. This album is the B*****s. Simple as. Check out the Blue Edition, too.
Published 12 months ago by Mark B
The Gold Seas...
It is always nice to find a new band, with fresh music and a great sound. When I first heard the album Chateau Revenge by the Silver Seas, I had that feeling like someone who had... Read more
Published 17 months ago by ali208
ditto
Mr Hunter in his short review has summed it up perfectly. Superb as is their first album High Society. Buy it blind(ing)! cos it is
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Paul Johnston
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