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Highly anticipated second album from this experimental folk electronica (folktronica?) outfit. Features the critically praised single "Woodcat", which combines Simon & Garfunkel-esque harmonies with stuttering electronics and an obsession with British cult film "The Wicker Man". And there's a lot more where that came from!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am always on the look out for music that is clever, that pushes the boundaries of conventional intrumentalism and that is unique in its form. I bought this on a whim having read a good review and I am really glad I did. The Beta Band are my all time fave and even though King Biscuit Time are great I need something to fall back on, something to tell me that there are always people with vision out there that can create beautiful music without compromise. There is definite elements of the Beta Band here with its weird random sound inclusions, also there are hints of Lemon Jelly with the sampling of tracks from old 1950s radio/films. Yet the thread that keeps it together is a wistful, ebb and flow of feel good folk lyrics and gentle sweeping guitar. Other sounds in the melting pot are perhaps a touch of Kings of Convenience and Belle and Sebastian but Tunng are more complex overall..But then credit to them they are thankfully really just out on thier own... this is truly beautiful, intelligent music...go buy it, as I am going to buy everything else they have done.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this having read a newspaper review and not having either heard of this band before or heard any of their music. On first play I was hooked. Musically this album is superb. beeutiful melodies inhabit this piece throughout and in each case the music is accompanied by fantastic mellow vocals. The background bits of spoken voice and weird noises perfectly accompany the melodies and give the album a weird and sometimes quite sinister feel. The review that i read described this a bit Wicker Man-ish and I can see where they are coming from. I highly recommnend this one. Buy it! (9/10)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
How does a band as good as this remain underneath the radar of the masses? One can only conclude that the mere mention of the word 'folk' terrifies the average man in the street.
Tunng are so much more than "the new vanguard of folk", or any other label that reviewers may wish to put on them. Pop, psychadelia, electronica - it's all here and done with such a deft touch.
What makes this band so special is the playful element to much of their work; it's like The Whicker Man soundtrack updated for a new generation of home computer fans.
Truly impressive stuff. Love it.
Tunng are so much more than "the new vanguard of folk", or any other label that reviewers may wish to put on them. Pop, psychadelia, electronica - it's all here and done with such a deft touch.
What makes this band so special is the playful element to much of their work; it's like The Whicker Man soundtrack updated for a new generation of home computer fans.
Truly impressive stuff. Love it.
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love it!
Really great!
My husband says this sounds like Peter Gabriel (he meant this as a compliment, not sure what Tunng would think about it though!)
My husband says this sounds like Peter Gabriel (he meant this as a compliment, not sure what Tunng would think about it though!)
Published on 14 May 2009 by milknosugar
LOVE IT
This item came within the timescale and I love this album, it just different to anything else I listen to. It is so chilled!
Published on 9 May 2009 by Ms. J. Smith
Disappointed
I expected to really love this CD, I'm mad about Psapp and Hanne Hukkelberg who also use little noises and bleeps and things in an interesting way. Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by Rachel H
Incredible String Band for the 21st century
I'm not sure if Mike Harding ever plays Tunng on his BBC Folk on 2 programme...I've never heard them on the show. However,this quirky band are very much in the Nu-Folk tradition. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2008 by Arthur Dooley
Boring and pretentious
I agree with many of the previous reviewers, especially Radar. I bought this on the back of comments comparing it with the undoubted inventiveness of The Beta Band's work,... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2008 by Daniel Margrain
Off course
There are some great songs here ...somewhere...but unfortunately they are often hidden beneath a layer of distracting electronic juvenile jumble.... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2007 by Dickyseat
Just leave the songs alone!
"Let's get a band together!", "Yeah great idea, what about folk? That's pretty hip at the moment?" "Yeah, but there are loads of nu folkies around. How would we stand out? Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2007 by RogTheDog
It might be twisted folk, but I like it
Fantastic stuff - traditional instruments overlaid with the beeps, whistles and clicks of stop-start electronica and samples. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2006 by Tenpenny
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