- Original Release Date: 5 Mar 2012
- Release Date: 5 Mar 2012
- Label: Oxcart Records
- Copyright: (C) 2011 We Are AugustinesThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2011 EMI Records Ltd
- Total Length: 45:44
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- ASIN: B006XZQ9EC
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,815 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 1. Chapel Song | 3:08 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 2. Augustine | 4:15 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 3. Headlong Into The Abyss | 4:29 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 4. Book Of James | 5:00 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. East Los Angeles | 2:59 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 6. Juarez (Album Version) | 4:20 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 7. Philadelphia (The City Of Brotherly Love) | 4:18 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 8. New Drink For The Old Drunk | 3:55 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 9. Patton State Hospital | 3:20 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 10. Strange Days | 3:02 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 11. Barrel Of Leaves | 3:08 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 12. The Instrumental | 3:50 | £0.89 |
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I will begin by thanking Amazon, as they were the ones who recommended this album (big pat on the back for that). I'm a big fan of The National and Boxer Rebellion, which was probably why it was recommended to me. I can normally tell how much I'm going to like or dislike an album straight away, if the song doesn't catch my attention in the first few seconds then I usually press skip on the i-pod and if I skip the majority of the songs on the album then this usually leads to me discarding it. Sadly on the first listen to this album it never really stood out to me but oddly I did give it a second chance and I'm so glad I did. Its been playing none stop on my i-pod since.
The lead singers voice is very hard to describe, I suppose it kind of sounds like he's been shouting too much or has just come into the studio with a sore throat after a serious bender the night before. But its unique and slighty soothing in a weird way. Many would slate this album for being too depressing, which after his brother (recent) and mother (not so much) commiting suicide, he's not going to be playing the trumpet and dancing the macarena now is he. Perhaps its me and I'm a sucker for depressive songs because I know for sure I seriously love this album.
Standout tracks are the first two and 'new drink for old drunk'. Go on give it a punt.
The lead singers voice is very hard to describe, I suppose it kind of sounds like he's been shouting too much or has just come into the studio with a sore throat after a serious bender the night before. But its unique and slighty soothing in a weird way. Many would slate this album for being too depressing, which after his brother (recent) and mother (not so much) commiting suicide, he's not going to be playing the trumpet and dancing the macarena now is he. Perhaps its me and I'm a sucker for depressive songs because I know for sure I seriously love this album.
Standout tracks are the first two and 'new drink for old drunk'. Go on give it a punt.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Gooner
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent buy I first heard of the band when they supported the Boxer Rebellion British tour last year and have been waiting for the release of their first CD. Having heard some of the tracks on their web site which are played along with the video. Now that I have the whole CD I play the tracks over and over again. They (We Are Augustines) have just finish their head liner tour of the USA and are due to tour this country in October I can't wait to see them live at KoKo in London.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Winerackd
Format:Audio CD
A remarkable piece of work. This is a seminal album, such as Hot Fuss was for the killers. Breadth, depth and heartfelt lyrics. Awesome.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What an excellent Album made by some of the former members of Pela very good American Indie indeed definately shades of Matthew Ryan in the voice. So lots of guitars, drums and angst smashing debut record much more to come no doubt, will probably be missed by most what shame.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Martin
Format:Audio CD
Just one amazing album, I can listen to it over and over again.. :D
strongly recommend buying it you won't regret it !
strongly recommend buying it you won't regret it !
By N W Reynolds
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Possibly the best debut album I have heard since Yourself or Someone Like You by Matchbox 20. Full of killer tracks that lodge themselves in your head.
Shades of Mumford and sons and just as good. Can't wait to see them live.
Shades of Mumford and sons and just as good. Can't wait to see them live.
By leagle
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Heard part of a track at the end of a TV program, tracked it down and so glad I did.
Different, varied, needs a couple of listens - buy it and enjoy.
Different, varied, needs a couple of listens - buy it and enjoy.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I only discovered this band on reading a Record Collector review of a London Gig they had done late last year (2012). Strange name I thought as I read. The review described how the band were quite shocked that the audience sang along with their songs which were laden with deep emotion. I then was keen enough to investigate on Amazon, listening to odd samples and reading about the band. So I ordered the vinyl '45' Chapel Song and was knocked out by the content, so much so that I now have this CD, which for me is the best find of the year and could easily have won the accolade of album of the year, had it been released earlier and promoted properly. It is a real hidden gem. The sound is big and powerful like Springsteen in full drive mode but laden with much more emotive feeling. Very raw in an emotional sense but totally gripping. Don't miss this band.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just buy it
This album is amazing. The musics good, the lyrics heartfelt, it is a very moving album and well worth buying. Read more
Published 6 months ago by B18
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go see them live - even better?
Great band, I bought this on a recommendation from friend and was not disappointed! Very Good fun! Buy it now!
Published 7 months ago by J.T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous and amazing live
I loved this album but having seen them live it suddenly seems even better. The energy from every member of the band comes through. Even my 4 and 6 year olds love Juarez. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Lancaster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best album of 2012!
Saw these guys at Latitude (amazing), listened to some more of their music after then bought their album. I highly recommend this album, songs have true meaning! Great buy!
Published 10 months ago by josh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good album throughout
It's got some great tracks, a great start for the band. The vocals style reminds me of Talking Heads. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Godz-illa
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Albums of the Year
I love this album, born out of pain and suffering but full of hope. Great tracks, If you like Arcade Fire or Springsteen you will like this.
Published 13 months ago by Under a Blood Red Sky
5.0 out of 5 stars
buy this
This is one of the best albums I've heard in years. So raw, Billy McCarthy's voice is very emotive, unsurprisingly given what he's been through. Read more
Published 13 months ago by crannya
5.0 out of 5 stars
this WILL be the album of 2012
The debut album from We Are Augustines 'Rise Ye Sunken Ships' WILL be the album of 2012. Reminds me of The National & Arcade Fire at their best.
Published 13 months ago by jwracing
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring stuff for the elderly...
some nice melodies but all the cineastic despair and drunken from sadness behaviour thing remembers me laughing to some other guys doing that in the eighties... Read more
Published 15 months ago by waidler
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