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Track Listings
| 1. We Love Machine |
| 2. One Bright Night |
| 3. Only Love |
| 4. Bodymotion |
| 5. Pleasure Control |
| 6. Future Perfect |
| 7. Survival |
| 8. Ultra Violet |
| 9. Tales of the Rabid Monks |
| 10. Surrender |
| 11. The Doors Are Where the Windows Should Be |
| 12. Tierra Del Fuego |
Product Description
Long awaited fourth studio album by Way Out West. The album features Jonathan Mendelsohn on vocals and their heavy investment in vintage synths is reflected in the album name.
Way Out West made their debut in 1997 and top 15 single 'The Gift' was their biggest hit to date (it sired 400 remixes!) Their work has been featured in Grey's Anatomy and The O.C. and they have recently been remixing Amazonian chants for the BBC series 'The Tribe'.
Remix-wise WOW have notably worked with the likes of Faithless, Orbital, Kosheen and Echo and the Bunnymen - to name but a few - over their lengthy career.
Tracklisting:
1. We Love Machine
2. One Bright Night
3. Only Love
4. Bodymotion
5. Pleasure Control
6. Future Perfect
7. Survival
8. Ultra Violet
9. Tales of the Rabid Monks
10. Surrender
11. The Doors are where the Windows should be
12. Tierra del Fuego
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Gabby
Format:MP3 Download
I've been a fan of Way Out West pretty much since their first self titled album - I even wrote an Amazon review of it! My views haven't changed since that review. This music is gold for those who enjoy electronic music in the vein of Pet Shop Boys, but with a bit more edge and less lyrics.
The only thing I find with this album though, is it is lacking somewhere. There are solid tracks, sure, but the mid section is awash with the same stuff WOW have been doing for years, and this wreaks of laziness, rather than any attempt to move forward and produce something more exciting. There are some attempts to be more retro with some analogue synths - the opening track is a blinder in this respect - but after that it doesn't expand on that.
It's hard to criticise though, as every track is fabulous. I liken that sentiment to other disappointments this year from Pet Shop Boys ("Yes") and Lightning Seeds ("Four Winds"). Absolutely nothing wrong with the songs, but when did these bands lose their creative guts?
4 stars because there's really nothing to criticise here, but lose a star for creative cowardice!
Also, if you order from WOW's website you can download the whole album NOW and have the CD mailed to you on it's October release...and they have some nice deluxe editions available too!
The only thing I find with this album though, is it is lacking somewhere. There are solid tracks, sure, but the mid section is awash with the same stuff WOW have been doing for years, and this wreaks of laziness, rather than any attempt to move forward and produce something more exciting. There are some attempts to be more retro with some analogue synths - the opening track is a blinder in this respect - but after that it doesn't expand on that.
It's hard to criticise though, as every track is fabulous. I liken that sentiment to other disappointments this year from Pet Shop Boys ("Yes") and Lightning Seeds ("Four Winds"). Absolutely nothing wrong with the songs, but when did these bands lose their creative guts?
4 stars because there's really nothing to criticise here, but lose a star for creative cowardice!
Also, if you order from WOW's website you can download the whole album NOW and have the CD mailed to you on it's October release...and they have some nice deluxe editions available too!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is another album (like Marco V's Propaganda V2) that was released last year (on download) and finally sees a CD release. On first listen, it all sounds very 'samey'. It doesn't appear as instantly accessible as 'Don't Look Now', nor does it have the energy of 'Intensify' (my least favourite WOW album) or the freshness of 'Way Out West' - however, the more times you play it, the more you get out of it. I've found it great for listening to while travelling.
With repeated plays, this, like their other three albums, begins to grow on you and you can hear the effort they've put into each track. There aren't that many vocals on this album, but the layered drum tracks are still there and because they've used a lot of old synths (and I guess because they're both older!) the overall sound is a lot maturer (not retro, just maturer).
Some people may not like this 'new' WOW sound (a couple of tracks begin like a direct copy of 'Pump Up the Volume' by MARRS, for example) and, as I said, initially most of the tracks do sound the same, but persevere and the rewards become self-evident.
With repeated plays, this, like their other three albums, begins to grow on you and you can hear the effort they've put into each track. There aren't that many vocals on this album, but the layered drum tracks are still there and because they've used a lot of old synths (and I guess because they're both older!) the overall sound is a lot maturer (not retro, just maturer).
Some people may not like this 'new' WOW sound (a couple of tracks begin like a direct copy of 'Pump Up the Volume' by MARRS, for example) and, as I said, initially most of the tracks do sound the same, but persevere and the rewards become self-evident.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By D. Boni
Format:Audio CD
Personally, I would say this is up there with "Intensify" (one of my favourite albums ever). Whereas Intensify did not instantly grab me as being a favourite album (probably owing to the fact that it was hard to not just stick "The Fall" on repeat), this album is instantly pleasing. The melodies are gorgeous and production is faultless. I have played it numerous times now and enjoy it more with each listen. Jonathan Mendelsohn's vocals are a nice addition. If there were any justice in the world, "Survival" would be a massive hit as it outclasses much of the dross that perpetuates in the charts today. I am confused as to why Amazon are not stocking and actively promoting this wonderful album.
The stand-out tracks for me are: We Love Machine (a slice of euphoria), Only Love (vocal groove which mimics the beat from 80's dance hit "Pump Up the Volume"), "Body Motion" (love the change-up, mid track), "Survival", "Tales of the Rabid Monk" (very funky drum section), "Tierra Del Fuego" (an atmospheric end to the album).
Well done Nick & Jody! Four albums in and not a bad album yet.
The stand-out tracks for me are: We Love Machine (a slice of euphoria), Only Love (vocal groove which mimics the beat from 80's dance hit "Pump Up the Volume"), "Body Motion" (love the change-up, mid track), "Survival", "Tales of the Rabid Monk" (very funky drum section), "Tierra Del Fuego" (an atmospheric end to the album).
Well done Nick & Jody! Four albums in and not a bad album yet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, as always.......
Interesting to read the other comments/assessments.
I approach it as a big WOW fan, to make that clear, and found absolutely nothing to disappoint here. Read more
I approach it as a big WOW fan, to make that clear, and found absolutely nothing to disappoint here. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Karlos
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully crafted retro-modern peice, yet missing that special...
Well this has been a long time coming and as huge WOW fan I have to admit that I'm slightly disappointed. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2010 by T. Spencer
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elecrto with soull
absolutely addictive composition which in my opinion has every aspect one can expect from ''W.O.W'. From jump up and dance to lay back and chill. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2010 by Mr. S. W. Louw
3.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly disappointing - from a WOW fan (honest)
"We Love Machine" is going to have to grow on me because it doesn't seem to have the character or distinctiveness of any of the previous three Way Out West albums. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Mr. Stuart Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
This is WOW's best album. Musically it's the most competent; thematically it's the most coherent. It builds on the promise of their eponymous debut, and eschews the faintly... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by R. J. Harvey
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