- Audio CD (2 Mar 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Fontana Geffen
- ASIN: B000005ZL1
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 378,205 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Converted |
| 2. Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness |
| 3. Woke Up This Morning |
| 4. U Don't Dans 2 Tekno Anymore |
| 5. Bourgeoisie Blues |
| 6. Ain't Goin' To Goa |
| 7. Mao Tse Tung Said |
| 8. Hypo Full Of Love (The 12 Step Plan) |
| 9. The Old Purple TIn (9% Of Pure Heaven) |
| 10. The Night We Nearly Got Busted |
| 11. Sister Rosetta |
| 12. Peace In The Valley |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
They're not from Alabama, and there's many, many more than three of them. In fact, Exile On Coldharbour Lane is the product of a warped gang of Scottish DJs, reformed junkies and sideshow entertainers. Don't be cynical, though--they've had a calling; the Alabama 3 gospel embraces Deep Southern Christian fundamentalism, revolutionary Marxism, serious drug abuse and the loved-up embrace of acid house music. Exile On Coldharbour Lane, however artificial, is a thoroughly enjoyable cabaret record. With titles like "Bourgeoisie Blues", "Mao Tse Tung Said" and let's not forget "Hypo Full Of Love (The 12 Step Plan)", Alabama 3 have created a peculiar fusion of country, techno, and hip-hop, and somehow made it funny. There's even time to fit in "Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness"--a traditional American folk number, performed with po-faced aplomb. You'll consider converting. --Louis Pattison
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
OK. Sopranos. Love the theme tune. Go to University. Hit the music store. Find Sopranos soundtrack CD. Find out who did the theme tune. Buy their album. Love the cover. Love the CD design, too. Then I actually play it. Converted - good gospel, it seems like. U don't dans 2 tekno - laugh my head off. That sets the scene for the rest of the album. It's superb; the music grabs you and the lyrics are funny. I've played it to my friends; we find ourselves singing 'U don't dans' and quoting Mao Tse Tung Said at random intervals. It is, quite frankly, superb. La Peste is a lot more like the Sopranos theme, though - this CD has little to do with that sound. Which isn't a bad thing; they do both sounds superbly.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I couldn’t help thinking that 5 years after its original release this was going to sound rather dated. When the band themselves describe this CD as Country-Acid-House Gospel music you can’t help but fear that it’s all going to sound a bit of a mess in 2004.
Not a bit of it though. And then you realize that it could never sound dated. It was unique when it came out and it remains so now. If it does have a problem it’s that it has a slightly comedic feel to it, almost spoof like. A shame really because most of the music here is actually quite beautiful.
You can start off quite jaded but as soon as the opener ‘Converted’ kicks in you’re starting to sway. The most beautiful track here is ‘Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness’, listening to this you realise that it just doesn’t matter if music is hip or trendy. You just have to ask ‘Is it any good?’ After its use in ‘The Soprano’s’ you should really be sick of ‘Woke Up This Morning’ but it still works powerfully. The cacophony which introduces ‘Mao Tse Tung Said’ shows a funky side almost reminiscent of ‘My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts’ by Byrne & Eno, and the Grand Ole Opry would no doubt cry out for something like the Nashville sound of ‘The Old Purple Tin’. Tragically ‘The Night We Nearly Got Busted’ is not a song about an almost successful attempt at kidnapping a boy band.
Mr. Cynical (that’s me by the way) was honestly expecting this CD to sound horribly embarrassing, and to be well past its sell by date. That it doesn’t is a credit to the originality on display here, and although the album does tail off towards the end, you’re always left with a smile on your face.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm not exaggerating when I use the word beauty in connection with this album. It's quite possibly my favourite album, and even though it has a tongue-in-cheek sensibility about it, I take it seriously as a work of art and musical achievement. I played it on my 5.1 surround sound system for the first time the other night, and it opened up an entirely new level, the sound was almost divine. A3 have incredible ears for music and are clearly accomplished at all kinds of composition because these songs work so well on so many levels that you'd be forgiven for thinking they knew something the rest of us didn't.
There are no bad songs on this album, not even marginally weak ones. 'Converted' gets things started in terrific fashion, following on to the exceptional 'Speed of the Sound of Loneliness,' The Sopranos theme 'Woke up This Morning' (preceeded by an excellent skit-like bridge)and track after track of inspired sound and lyrics.
Another great asset to the CD is that you can play it low and just relax to it, or hike up the volume and turn your bedroom into a nightclub (especially with a surround sound sub woofer beating the crap out of the walls and floor!) Just try 'Mao Tse Tung Said' on this sort of a setup without repeating the track at least once. I defy you!
It's an album I couldn't tire with if I played it 24/7... If it's not magic at work here, it's something pretty close.
Love to the 3.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
This Is Good
Oh yeah. 'Woke Up This Morning' and the postman gave me this present. Not fond of rapping or hip-hop but this is great.
Published 4 months ago by lonniej
Very good, unusual album
Really like this album - love the way all the songs are different and don't follow any particular genre. Can't wait to buy more of their music.
Published 10 months ago by Joan Getty
Cool Gospel
Bought off the back of the Sopranos (who didn't?) and love it - not just the one song, the whole album. So, wake up this morning, buy the album and you won't be disappointed.
Published 14 months ago by Marc Jones
A Classic
Humour and rock don't often sit together very well but here Alabama 3 have achieved the ideal synthesis. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Matthew Hayes
Direct Metal LP master does A3 justice!!
If you truly appreciate popular music with an oustanding timeless sound then A3 Exile on Coldhabour Lane Direct Metal Mastered Edition [VINYL] is must have for your music... Read more
Published 21 months ago by VLAD
HOOKED!!!!!!!
I came across A3 by chance, do not watch TV, had never heard of the Sopranos...I bought Hits and Exit wounds and have listened to it going to and from work every day since. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Janet Wilman
Acid Country House Gospel
I was given the Ain't going to Goa CD in 1996 and listened to it an awful lot as it was so good. When Exile came out it was great news that they could actually create an album. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by J. Jones
Country-Rock/ Acid House brilliantly original synthesis
Known mainly for 'The Sopranos' theme song, the band showcase here their depth and breadth of talent with a wonderfully off-the-wall sense of humour producing an arguably unique... Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by Mr. N. Flynn
letme join your freekin band maaaaaan!
ok,flippin great and groovy album love it to death love them to death even though i dont know them but you know wot!! Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Steve Redman
this is on another level
Well like most i bought this on the back of the sopranos and have since bought every album in my very humble opinion the early albums are the best,coldharbour lane is just the best... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2008 by R. D. Cox
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