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Although Kings Of Convenience are keen to play down any blatantly self-evident similarities to Nick Drake, Simon and Garfunkel and Belle and Sebastian, the winsome and placidity favouring Norwegian duo of Erlend Oye and Eirik Glambek Boe have probably already got the subway buskers of tomorrow queuing up to lend an ear. Student-like in appearance (one of them has got a duffel coat and John Major specs) and unashamed to softly impart such non-rock lyrics as "put the kettle on" and "using The Guardian as a shield to cover my thighs against the rain", the weightless and airy acoustic guitar muse of Quiet Is The New Loud isn't a million miles from Radiohead's "Nice Dream" or Pink Floyd's "If" with a subliminal swish of bossa-nova rhythm. A contentedly purring cello, a plaintive touch of piano and the muffled sound of a trumpet adds necessary sonic depth and the results are as pleasant and civilised as a little light conversation over tea in the drawing room. But what a shame they chose to name themselves after a lavatory. --Kevin Maidment
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is unusually beautiful. I came across King of Convienience by chance, and my music collection has been infinitely enhanced. Every track on this album is an absolute gem. People will at first make the inevitable comparison to Simon and Garfunkel, with moments of Nick Drake. Do not believe them. It cannot be pinned down. This album is a true lady and does not reveal her full charm at first. There is a hint of leg on tracks like 'Toxic Girl', and a bit of flirting on 'Failure'. Then you realise that 'Singing softly to me' is true love, (I have it on constant repeat), 'Summer on the westhill' is gorgeous, with pitch perfect voices. The starkness of their voices and guitars, and the occasional drum beat demands your full attention. The lyrics suit the music and the whole thing is...um...harmoniously divine! This is a must buy album, for anybody who likes good music. It can not be categorised, it is just perfect. Buy this album, Buy two in case something happens to one of them...Buy it!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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By far one of the most beautiful albums i have come across. Comparisons to Simon and Garfunkel are justified to a certain extent, but the voices of Erlend Oye and Eirik Glambek Boe are, I feel, superior in that they have more richness of quality and are totally smooth to listen to.
The songs are perfect: hints of sadness, yearning, reflection and hope lie behind the lyrics. Oh, and speaking of the lyrics, these are completely beautiful and moving ("all the times I sacrificed myself to make you want me/has made you haunt me", "I will never know the names of these places that I travel through to reach the coastline/I've been told I will be there in time")
Outstanding tracks include "I Don't Know What I Can Save You From", "Winning a Battle", "Singing Softly To Me" and "The Weight of my Words".
Don't even stop to think - go out and buy this album now. You'll be blown away.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Quiet Is The New Loud is the first release of the year from one of the bands heading this years new acoustic movement(see Turin Brakes,Alfie,I Am Kloot,Elbow and loads more.)Kings of Convenience carry on from where there awesome debut album left off giving us a record which reeks of beautiful melodies and touching lyrics.The album never raises its voice and the minimal instrumentation is a perfect foil for the soft vocal harmonies.Standout tracks include Failure,Weight Of My Words, and Sing Softly To Me although i can honestly say there is not a bad track in sight.Perfect for early mornings,late nights and any time of reflection.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lovely
Yes, there is another one. Unbelievable how these 2 boys always staying at such a level and still getting better and better. Buy them all, you won't be disappointed a tiny bit.
Published 16 days ago by realmusic
this quiet album made some noise in my life
It is their first album. And what an album it is!
This Norwegian duo has followed my relationships and provided me with a very touching soundtrack for my personal events. Read more
This Norwegian duo has followed my relationships and provided me with a very touching soundtrack for my personal events. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Henry.B
Nice enough
but not really as uplifting as some would have you believe! On listening to this I'm reminded of Simon & Garfunkel but with a more modern focus (and not such good harmonies). Read more
Published 19 months ago by Paul
Less is indeed more
One of the many great bands to come out of Scandinavia lately ( a region quietly creating one of the most interesting music scenes around ) are the Kings Of Convenience , a duo... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by giovanni
Gentle Hearts
Quiet Is the New Loud
If you are feeling sensitive or have had a painful split from a relationship. The Kings of Convenience are the perfect antidote. Read more
If you are feeling sensitive or have had a painful split from a relationship. The Kings of Convenience are the perfect antidote. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Henning
tops
This is one gorgeous sounding album. Being an audiophile I am always on the look out for great music combined with superb engineering and sound quality. This has it all. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Yanni
As good as their first
Another incredible albumn by the two feel-good Norwegians.
If you own any of their other work then you'll already understand why this album is for you; I've not yet met... Read more
If you own any of their other work then you'll already understand why this album is for you; I've not yet met... Read more
Published on 30 April 2006 by N. Wood
"Tina... come get some ham!"
Erlend Oye is Napoleon Dynomites long-lost twin brother! HAHA!
Published on 1 Feb 2006 by Mrs. Kj Clery
BUY IT NOW!!!
if you haven't already bought it, then you're missing out on one of the best albums of the last few years. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2005 by brian carney
Versus is great, but...
I know a lot people tend to say Versus is the better version of Quiet Is The New Loud. As much as I love Versus, this debut will hold up in 10 or 20 years. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2005
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