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- Original Release Date: 1 Mar 2003
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| Play | 1. The Rainbow (1997 - Remaster) | 9:09 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. Eden (1997 - Remaster) | 6:34 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Desire (1997 - Remaster) | 6:57 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. Inheritance (1997 - Remaster) | 5:23 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. I Believe In You (1997 - Remaster) | 6:10 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. Wealth (1997 - Remaster) | 6:43 | £0.89 |
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I remember how eager I was to own this album when it first came out around 1990, and how on hearing it for the first time I was completely dumb struck. It is a feeling that has never diminished.
I get frustrated trying to explain just how good it is - how original, moving, unique and thought provoking, yet can never really do the piece justice. I once read an interview with Rob Dickinson (brother of Iron Maiden's Bruce) from the band Catherine Wheel, who summed it up perfectly by describing it as "organic, breathing, what love truly sounds like". He describes the opening section as like "blood seeping from a wall". I couldn't ever better it. It is indeed music for the soul. It commands you to sit quietly and just let it wash over you.
There are too many things to recommend about the Spirit of Eden, whilst it is in six parts, it is actually a "whole". If I had to choose one track, then "I believe in you" is the piece that will stay with me always. How does someone write a piece like that?
I would have to say it would be my Desert Island disc - it has been the soundtrack for so much of my life, including recently the birth of my Son.
I read recently an interview with Turin Brakes who also cite Talk Talk's influence on them. It seems to be the case for so many people.
It is one of those rare albums that can be classified as truly "timeless".
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ought too preface this by stating that 'Spirit of Eden' would be amongst my desert island selection, so be prepared for some minute musings. For the casual reader, please simply read many of the other reviews of this wonderful, soulful, near spiritual masterpiece which crosses genres to simply produce music which draws on so many influences, from Satie, Miles Davis, blues, soul, gospel, rock and pop and yet effortlessly finds it's own, near unique, niche. A genuinely GREAT album, to employ a hideously over-used word when it comes to music criticism.
First a minor gripe re. the packaging - James Marsh's front cover painting is back to its original orientation, having been 'flipped' for the previous remaster, but it is reproduced at around 75% of it's previous size, and loses from the re-sizing. A pity. The original album rear typography is indifferently imitated too - why can't designers simply leave these things alone - they were better as they orinally were? A minor gripe. The interior booklet restores the original hand written lyrics and for the first time they are legible, so well done on that score.
The real question I'd like to raise is to ask if this has been remixed? There is now a greater clarity of sound than either of the previous releases but I'm sure that some of the quieter passages have been boosted. I don't go in for digital analysis, but I'm sure someone might, as it feels as if a layer of ethereal mist that swirled, and I think intentionally so, around the original recording, has been lifted and waved away?
The music 'feels' more clearly defined but it also feels as if it's an album that I've spent the last 25 years (crikey) listeing to on virgin vinyl, in analogue has now been presented in digital clarity. It sounds clearer but I'll reserve judgement as to whether this is an improvement, or if it is the case that an ambient layer that was intentionally retained has now been rubbed away by an over enthusiastic restoration?
That having been said it's still some of the most magnificent music I've had the pleasure of listening to and it's another reason to listen to again. And again.
I think I've seen it mentioned that Mark Hollis was consulted with regard to this release. I'd love some sort of comment from the now (unfortunately) retired prodigious talent, to let the listeners know what the full score is with this series of reissues.
First a minor gripe re. the packaging - James Marsh's front cover painting is back to its original orientation, having been 'flipped' for the previous remaster, but it is reproduced at around 75% of it's previous size, and loses from the re-sizing. A pity. The original album rear typography is indifferently imitated too - why can't designers simply leave these things alone - they were better as they orinally were? A minor gripe. The interior booklet restores the original hand written lyrics and for the first time they are legible, so well done on that score.
The real question I'd like to raise is to ask if this has been remixed? There is now a greater clarity of sound than either of the previous releases but I'm sure that some of the quieter passages have been boosted. I don't go in for digital analysis, but I'm sure someone might, as it feels as if a layer of ethereal mist that swirled, and I think intentionally so, around the original recording, has been lifted and waved away?
The music 'feels' more clearly defined but it also feels as if it's an album that I've spent the last 25 years (crikey) listeing to on virgin vinyl, in analogue has now been presented in digital clarity. It sounds clearer but I'll reserve judgement as to whether this is an improvement, or if it is the case that an ambient layer that was intentionally retained has now been rubbed away by an over enthusiastic restoration?
That having been said it's still some of the most magnificent music I've had the pleasure of listening to and it's another reason to listen to again. And again.
I think I've seen it mentioned that Mark Hollis was consulted with regard to this release. I'd love some sort of comment from the now (unfortunately) retired prodigious talent, to let the listeners know what the full score is with this series of reissues.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
'Spirit Of Eden' (1988) contains six long free-form pieces. 'The Rainbow' opens with glacial muted cries of trumpet and electronics. Two minutes pass before the glacial silence is disturbed by melancholy blues guitar licks and harmonica that match the gloomy vocals.
At just over three minutes, vocals emerge as if out of the nowhere. Fleeting piano, organ and trumpet float wistfully on the surface, while guitar accompanied by harmonica, become increasingly strained and the pace recedes before the anthem of the song acquires a dense psychedelic overlay. Everything appears to be subtly calculated for maximum effect. A dozen instruments contribute to the arrangement, and the effect is beautifully understated and spartan.
'Eden' is as equally restrained as a piece but appears to be more disorientated as it slows, fades and pauses for breath. A lucid and trance like quality pervades the piece which delicately seques into 'Desire' - its souful theme reminscent of Steve Winwood's 'Traffic'. The track highlights a gospel organ, jazz trumpet and strained vocals which are all suddenly extinguished.
A similar theme pervades 'Inheritance'. Minimilist keyboards, bass and woodwind instruments alternate and flicker to an arrangement worthy of chamber music.
The sweet lullaby of 'I Believe In You' uses a vortex of harmonious arrangements, with an angelic chorus as a counterpoint. A kind of psychedelic trance and universal mysticism ensues. The effect is spellbindingly beautiful and emotionally intense.
The final track 'Wealth' announces a heartfelt hymn in which quivering vocals appear to almost crack with emotion. The piece closes with a long droning organ which fades to a ghostly silence.
'Spirit Of Eden' is a stunning 'slo-core' masterwork that references advanced electronic and celestial free-jazz and rock in the tradition of Canterbury. This astounding achievement is unquestionably the single greatest piece of work to be produced by a British band and ranks as one of the ten greatest albums ever produced anywhere.
At just over three minutes, vocals emerge as if out of the nowhere. Fleeting piano, organ and trumpet float wistfully on the surface, while guitar accompanied by harmonica, become increasingly strained and the pace recedes before the anthem of the song acquires a dense psychedelic overlay. Everything appears to be subtly calculated for maximum effect. A dozen instruments contribute to the arrangement, and the effect is beautifully understated and spartan.
'Eden' is as equally restrained as a piece but appears to be more disorientated as it slows, fades and pauses for breath. A lucid and trance like quality pervades the piece which delicately seques into 'Desire' - its souful theme reminscent of Steve Winwood's 'Traffic'. The track highlights a gospel organ, jazz trumpet and strained vocals which are all suddenly extinguished.
A similar theme pervades 'Inheritance'. Minimilist keyboards, bass and woodwind instruments alternate and flicker to an arrangement worthy of chamber music.
The sweet lullaby of 'I Believe In You' uses a vortex of harmonious arrangements, with an angelic chorus as a counterpoint. A kind of psychedelic trance and universal mysticism ensues. The effect is spellbindingly beautiful and emotionally intense.
The final track 'Wealth' announces a heartfelt hymn in which quivering vocals appear to almost crack with emotion. The piece closes with a long droning organ which fades to a ghostly silence.
'Spirit Of Eden' is a stunning 'slo-core' masterwork that references advanced electronic and celestial free-jazz and rock in the tradition of Canterbury. This astounding achievement is unquestionably the single greatest piece of work to be produced by a British band and ranks as one of the ten greatest albums ever produced anywhere.
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This album is almost 24 years old. I bought it on vinyl in 1988, bought it again on cd in 1990, and finally bought it a third time - this beautifully detailed remaster - in 1997. Read more
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I have two copies of this album....
.....one for me and another to pass on to others, everyone should hear it. The greatest album ever made, in my opinion.
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