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Track Listings
| 1. Grand Parade |
| 2. Budapest |
| 3. Strike Me Down |
| 4. Your Sweet Voice |
| 5. I’ll be Here When You Wake |
| 6. Where I Fall |
| 7. Cartwheels |
| 8. Last Song On The Blue Tape |
| 9. Cold Water |
| 10. You Are My Joy |
| 11. Who Told You |
| 12. Whodunnit? |
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Fans of Snow Patrol, Belle & Sebastian, Alfie, Idlewild ( ug ), Arab Strap, Mull Historical Society et al can buy this album with complete confidence. To the uninitiated, it could serve as an appetiser for any of the above ( most particularly Snow Patrol, as it's predominently a Gary Lightbody project )
The mood here is far brighter than on the previous, more experimental "Y'all get scared now..." and the line-up of Glasgow-centric collaborators ( 27, though it seems far from crowded ) have put together an unashamedly melodic set of songs.
Guitars feature heavily, largely acoustic, and various bods lend gentle vocals to songs of love and loss which charm and cheer in equal measure. Standout tracks would be "You are my joy", which might've been number one in a Universe without Simon Cowell and Chris Moyles in it, and Aidan Moffat's glorious closer "Whodunnit ?"
Warmly recommended and a satisfaction guaranteed purchase for Indie fans with an ear for a good tune.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard of the reindeer section a couple of years ago, when I found out that Belle and Sebastian (one of my favourite bands) were contributing to the project. I never bought the first album but since buying this, I haven't listened to anything else. It's an album which offsets raw emotion and heartbreak with some beautiful instrumentation, including some B&S style orchestral backing music. It is simply gorgeous music to just lie down and wrap yourself up in. A delight to listen to every time it hits your speakers.
Collaborating artists include some of the leading lights of the Scottish indie scene - including B&S, the Zephyrs, Snow Patrol (Irish but y'know), Arab Strap etc. As a fan of all these bands, it was perhaps inevitable that I was going to like this, particularly as it takes all the best elements from these bands and mixes them together, while the sheer number of contributors has seemingly served as a filter to completely eradicate any poor tracks.
Pure class start to finish.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album on the strength of the review in The Times, not having heard any of The Reindeer Section's previous work, but I wasn't disappointed- all the songs on here, without exception, are so heart-wrenchingly beautiful they made we want to cry! The lyrics are incredibly touching, and they are coupled with quiet, simple melodies to make songs that are impossible to dislike. This album is like hot chocolate for ears... warm, sweet and perfect if you're feeling depressed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Reindeer Section is a great collaboration
The lyrics throughout are poignant, and the vocal harmonies, especially those of the Astrid lads are lovely. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Nessie
A supisingly good album
Although a fan of Snow Patrol I was not aware of Lightboys earlier work. I was very impressed with this album with both good tunes and good production values. Read more
Published 20 months ago by entdgc
A feast for the senses. Truly a modern day masterpiece
Imagine a softer warmer version of snow patrol...
A Snow Patrol to relax to...
Something to put on in the evening with friends, partner, during a romantic dinner,... Read more
A Snow Patrol to relax to...
Something to put on in the evening with friends, partner, during a romantic dinner,... Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by M. Bassnett
a wee gem
If you dont own this album, you need to order a copy quick sharp. It has quickly become a firm favourite with me, an album you can play over and over without tiring of and one I... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Jen Hen
A Little Known Masterpiece
This Album is so good it is truly amazing that it is not more well known. It's sound is similar to that of Snow Patrol's slower songs, due mostly to the vocals from Gary Lightbody,... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2007 by Hunter
I'll beat your love out of my chest.
If warm honey could sing it would sound like gary lightbody.
This beautiful cd is comforting and mostly dreamy. Read more
This beautiful cd is comforting and mostly dreamy. Read more
Published on 29 April 2007 by wysiwy-f-g
i love this album
this really is the best album i've bought in a long time. if you're a fan of snow patrol you will love this, and the beautiful vocals of gary lightbody really do make it. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2007 by joey
The ultimate "break up" album?
This appears on so many members' "favourites" lists that I thought I'd give it a try. Normally I loathe "slit your wrists" music but this is........ Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by Fiona Colley
Beautiful album
I bought this album by chance, having seen it on someone's 'best cd' list on amazon. Had never heard of the band before, so didnt have a clue what to expect. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2005 by "lilaclucy"
Much better that I expected
Being a Snow Patrol fan, but not so much of the other bands involved I wasn't sure how good this album would be. But it's absolutely brilliant! Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2005 by "ally1986"
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