- Vinyl (5 July 1996)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Parlophone
- ASIN: B00004WPKI
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was surprised to see the only other reviews for Raise the Pressure were so damning and felt compelled to offer an alternative opinion. This is one of my favourite albums and is one of those rarities that doesn't have a duff track. Admitedly, it did take about 10 listenings to appreciate it fully and it really grows on you, like all the best albums do so it's worth having some patience. I think it's the inspired melodies that Johnny Marr writes that makes this so special, both in the guitar and keyboard dominated tracks, just as it was for the Smiths in their tour de force, "the Queen is Dead". Frankly I think this is a hell of a lot better that the debut album "Electronic" which I found wimpy in comparison.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Almost any sequel, and especially one so cleanly and clinically produced, would have suffered by comparison with the easy brilliance of Electronic's debut. I prefer to see `Raise The Pressure' as very superior electro-pop in its own right, a fine set of songs, and a full measure of Marr & Sumner's unique style of upbeat, melodic melancholy.
The guitar-based numbers, from the excellent opener `Forbidden City' onwards, blend seamlessly with the less `credible' (given the unfortunate predominance of fashion in electronic music) but even more enjoyable synth-led tracks. `Dark Angel', `If You've Got Love', `Until the end of time' and `Freefall' have the addictive quality of all good dance music; apparently revelling in their own deceptive shallowness, and perfectly complemented by Sumner's standard deadpan delivery and the superbly vacuous lyrics.
If you prefer your Electronic with a spikier, frazzled, Marrr-as-guitar-hero edge, then `Twisted Tenderness' is the preferred option. But the boys' ear for a good tune is rarely better showcased than here.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I remember eagerly awaiting a new Electronic album, since the first was so enjoyable and long lasting. When this one came out I was initially disappoined and it took a while to get into it. After that phase it just became one of the best albums I had and I played it to death. Almost every track is catchy, but different. And many are very atmospheric.
Now I'm trying to get into Twisted Tenderness, which is quite hard!
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Electronic Masterpiece
I can`t stand the fulls not giving 9.5 / 10.0 pts. to the masterpiece!!! I would it like to say in personal: I could bought this piece 1991 and after the hearing 4-5 times I was so... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Stefan Prediger
sugary and fizzy
Upbeat electro-pop...wistful songs of love and romance...bit of Kraftwerk synth input from old Karl Bartos...Bernard's singing not the best on some tracks... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. FREEMAN
Really?! Are you sure this is the right cd?
Having been a New Order fan since I was about 14, and a Smiths fan, and loving the first Electronic album, the purchase of this was a no-brainer. Or so I thought. Read more
Published 21 months ago by TeeDub
THE WELL KNOWN DUO AT THEIR BEST
I was quite pleased with the CD which arrived well on time and in good condition, as is the usual case with Amazon shipments.No problems at all. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by elceeem
Joyous Music!
Electronic exploded into my awareness during the 90s whilst listening to Virgin Radio on some interminable car journeys to northern England. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2007 by alextorres
BRAVO
Raise The Pressure took a while to get into. The record is pure pop in the way it was intended to be. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by Michael Shirmer
Dissapointed.
I loved the first album very much, and still find those songs going round in my head even today. But this cd contains songs which are for the most part, instantly forgettable. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2001 by O. Southwood
save your money for the cd single of forbidden city
i was very disappointed when this first came out. the first single (forbidden city) is probably the best song they've done, but the rest of the album is way below that standard. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2000
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