- Audio CD (16 Jan 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Indie Europe/Zoom
- ASIN: B0030JYVJO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Format:Audio CD
Ho hum, I thought James Murphy was really onto something when he signed Shocking Pinks to DFA, but judging by the current price of their LP online, I'm guessing it tanked? Such a shame, not only does it succinctly channel the amazing music of New Zealand's 1990s Dunedin scene (Shocking Pinks hailing from sunny Christchurch, NZ) into a contemporary "indie" environ, it's also approximately 200 times better than anything the NME/Artrocker were foaming at the mouth about at the time...
Anyway, this eponymous European CD was/is essentially a compilation of the Shocking PInk's NZ catalogue so far (originally released by Flying Nun) & is a curious, enjoyable meld of classic Kiwi acts like The Clean & The Verlaines with the keynote l90s American slacker sound of bands like (early) Pavement. It's no masterpiece, but still runs wonkily melodic rings around anything Pitchfork is likely to be raving about this week. Buybuybuy.
Anyway, this eponymous European CD was/is essentially a compilation of the Shocking PInk's NZ catalogue so far (originally released by Flying Nun) & is a curious, enjoyable meld of classic Kiwi acts like The Clean & The Verlaines with the keynote l90s American slacker sound of bands like (early) Pavement. It's no masterpiece, but still runs wonkily melodic rings around anything Pitchfork is likely to be raving about this week. Buybuybuy.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I can't believe no one has reviewed this record!
13 Dec 2007
Format:Audio CD
This is a fine album. Easily on of the best to come out this year. I guess it's just of of those great records that don't catch on. I actually read about this band on pitchfork and then checked them out on myspace (i know, nothing about that isn't shamefull) nevertheless, then I bought their record and it completely surpassed my expectations. Their songs aren't immeadiately catchy but there is something about them. A lot of really great albums have come out this year, the national, feist, Andrew Bird, Animal collective, LCD soundsystem, Beirut, Kanye, Broken Social Scene, MIA, Jens Leckman...this one is definitly among them as one of the best of the year.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Bit Dissapointing, but . . .
21 Feb 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My introduction to this band was song #4, "Second Hand Girl," which I thought was great. Then I heard "How am I not Myself," I think, and decided to buy the whole album. My initial reaction was that this is a very consistent, solid album, though a tad repetitive in sound. But my major reservation with it is its derivativeness of early The Church. Their pre-"Heyday" (1986) albums such as "Remote Luxury" were obviously a direct and powerful influence on the Pinks, and for my money the band--particularly the singer--has failed to slay the father.
That said, this is clearly a band with a lot of talent, and I think they will only get better, hopefully emerging with new dna grafted on top of their current allotment. If you've never listened to these source albums to which I refer (as certainly most people haven't), you'll certainly have a different reaction, yet the 1980s sound may still cause some to flee to the present and still others to go to the past. I only wish I'd downloaded the single "Second Hand Girl" (and maybe a couple others as I appreciate them more in small doses) and waited for this band's future LPs to see what they become.
That said, this is clearly a band with a lot of talent, and I think they will only get better, hopefully emerging with new dna grafted on top of their current allotment. If you've never listened to these source albums to which I refer (as certainly most people haven't), you'll certainly have a different reaction, yet the 1980s sound may still cause some to flee to the present and still others to go to the past. I only wish I'd downloaded the single "Second Hand Girl" (and maybe a couple others as I appreciate them more in small doses) and waited for this band's future LPs to see what they become.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Shocking Pinks Uniquely Good
2 Feb 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Three songs are very good, two more are good, a couple more could be thrown out. Overall, a good album for those who like early New Order, Joy Division, and other British early new wave/ post punk.
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