- Audio CD (23 Oct 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Musicrama/Koch
- ASIN: B0000DEO91
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,092,755 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Rather than rush releasing their self-titled debut Modjo to cash in on the single's preliminary success with an album full of "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" clones, the duo have instead opted to experiment with more diverse musical styles. The tracks still retain a hint of that trademark Modjo sound, some more than others (such as "Rollercoaster" and "On Fire") but overall they veer successfully away from just being French house anthems. "Peace of Mind" and "What I Mean" are successful forays into pop r'n'b, while album opener "Acknowledgement" is a Pet-Shop-Boys-style synth-instrumental. The best track is undoubtedly "No More Tears", an upbeat pop number that could have been recorded by Stevie Wonder. "Saviour's Eyes" is also another funky little number, with a Jamiroquai-style arrangement, and vocals strangely mimicking those of Level 42's Mark King. --John Galilee
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If like me you were hooked by 'Lady' you may well have been waiting for the debut album from Modjo which has been a long time coming. With only really Chillin and Lady to go by you might be thinking that they'd bring a host of toe tapping stompers for your pleasure... this is only partly true.
Without a doubt Lady and Chillin are the best of the bunch here. Third single What I Mean is more downbeat but still catchy, the guys slowdown again on Savior Eyes, the album's last track.
Too Good To Be True can't really be considered a track as such and there's not much to Music Takes You Back either and vocals are also missing on Rollercoaster. (come on guys your vocal talents made Lady and Chillin stand out from the crowd)The other tracks on the album (Acknowledgement, Peace Of Mind, No More Tears and On Fire) are decent enough without living up to the their first two singles.
All in all though the album is pretty good but I think it's fair to say they've already released the 3 best tracks.
I think this is the kind of album that would grow on you too, if you buy it and don't like it try it a few more times and you'll find yourself tapping along to it eventually, honestly you won't be able to help yourself. The CD ROM videos are a good added bonus and CD2 which contains some treats such as Lady in an acoustic version, a live version of Chillin and enough variations on the singles to more than satisfy remix fans out there.
A good debut release on the whole and one that I will be playing for months to come.
Format:Audio CD
This take on disco by the French band Modjo is a must for anyone who is into really into tight catchy rifts. Best listened to on a really drab day, it will lift your spirits.
This album is not just music it is medicine for the soul. If you suffer from SADs then buy this as well as a sun lamp.
This album is not just music it is medicine for the soul. If you suffer from SADs then buy this as well as a sun lamp.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Modjo delivers on their previous singles!
20 Sep 2001
Format:Audio CD
I fell in love with Modjo's three single releases before I got the album: Lady (hear me tonight), Chillin', and What I Mean (a new single that I haven't seen for sale in the US yet).
While some dance/techno/pop albums have some incredibly strong tracks, they use filler to complete the album. NOT SO with Modjo. With exception to Track #4 (Too Good to be True...an easy 1 minute track to pass by) and Track #1 (Acknowledgement...maybe they want to explain that one?) every other song completes an incredible picture of groovin' tunes.
While Lady and Chillin are definate club hits, there are other pop-like songs with catchy lyrics (Peace of Mind) and beautiful harmonies (Savior Eyes). And Modjo especially delivers the goods on some bass-thumpin songs (On Fire, No More Tears, and Music Takes You back).
I'd venture to say some of the styles are a healthy mix of Daft Punk and Jamiraquai, however their style becomes their own after a few listenings of the CD. Highly, highly recommended release!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
some of the best house music out there!!
28 May 2003
Format:Audio CD
this cd is just sensational, full of catchy house beats, my favourite song is "chillin", a stand out house track that really sound good and gives me goosebumps when i listen to it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
"Modjos first CD is a respectable one"
10 April 2002
Format:Audio CD
A tremendously awful cover really shouldn't put you off from listening to this decent album from duet Modjo. Combining classic jazz guitar riffs with 70's rock, Modjo's first CD is a respectable one, with influences that include Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, David Bowie and the Beatles, their eclectic mix of different types of music comes in to play quite well to create some wholly enjoyable tracks. Already a huge phenomenon in Europe, Modjo's influence can be heard regularly in practically every bar in Hong Kong. The hit sensation "Lady" has graced virtually every drug-filled club on the island, and chances are even if you don't think you've heard it, you probably have. "Chillin" is also a DJ favorite, with its repetitive background sounds and Bee Gees-influenced lyrics. But most of the best songs on the CD aren't that of the `dance music' variety. "What I Mean" is an enjoyable cheesy song, using an 80's backing track combined with 21st century lyrics, while "Peace Of Mind" sounds like it's straight out of a Jamiroquai album. Most songs though, especially "No More Tears", brought images of John Travolta dancing in a white suit to our mind - while that's not exactly a bad thing, we would've preferred more of the former mentioned songs. We really must say that French people are awfully strange - "Music Takes You Back" is four minutes of what sounds like porno music with some extremely strange lyrics, while "Too Good To Be True" is basically just a minute and half long track of two people talking to each other with extremely low background music.
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