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Static & Silence

Sundays Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (23 Sep 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • ASIN: B000003TCJ
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 139,091 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Summertime
2. Homeward
3. Folk Song
4. She
5. When I'm Thinking About You
6. I Can't Wait
7. Cry
8. Another Flavour
9. Leave This City
10. Your Eyes
11. So Much
12. Monochrome

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This British act, led by Harriet Wheeler, was always one of the more uplifting members of the shoe-gazer crowd, a point emphasized here by lovely lead single "Summertime" (which was released at precisely the wrong time of the year, sadly). The five-year hiatus from their last album has created a more mature, strum-along sound best heard on "Homeward," the guitar-textured "Another Flavor," and the orchestral "She." As for Wheeler, she's enchanting even when singing a track called "Monochrome." --Jeff Bateman

BBC Review

The Sundays' career seems, with hindsight, to have been one of a band who may have been a little before their time. True enough, their sound may have seemed to have been mainly forged out of a melding of those two 80s icons, The Smiths and The Cocteau Twins - all fey vocals and flanged, jangling guitars - but it was a wilfully more commercial take on the formula. Their legacy in the UK may have faded somewhat, but their influence on US college-based rock is still felt today.

Time may not have been as kind to Static & Silence as many of its contemporaries: Unfortunately one can easily see why their poppy, lighthearted fare seems so suited to its frequent role as either atmospheric soundtracking to stateside teenage dramas (their music has been used in both Buffy and The OC) or as a signifier for shows wishing to convey 'young, carefree and hip' (this album's 'Another Flavour' was used as the theme tune to comedian David Baddiel's show). But if this makes Satic & Silence sound shallow it's only by association. It's a lovely collection of summery pop rock, all balancing on Harriet Wheeler's delightfully sparkling voice.

Recorded after a lengthy hiatus (self-enforced by Wheeler and co-founder Dave Gavurin's break to have a child) Static... was a much chirpier collection than the previous album, Blind. Featuring their most successful single, the slightly funky (in a late 80s indie kind of way) ''Summertime'', it still played to all their strengths; filled with songs that are gossamer light (to the point of non-existence) but still hauntingly effective, such as the other best cut here; ''Monochrome'' (about watching the '69 moon landings).

Other highlights include the aforementioned 'Another Flavour' and the whispy 'Folk Song'. But Static & Silence should really be seen as a whole piece and as a completion to a fine run of three albums. Now on permanent break, who knows whether we'll ever see more from this seminal band? --Chris Jones

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 'One Of The Most Beautiful Records Ever Made' 14 May 2007
By Antony May TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
After two albums of varying quality, with 'Static And Silence' The Sunday's finally got the balance between 'indie folk noodling' and 'commerciality' dead right. All of the songs on this album have a distinct personality of their own yet as a whole they fit together as part of one of the greatest albums of all time. Single 'Summertime' is just about as magnificent an upbeat yet whistful ode to the summer as has been recorded while conversely the other single 'Cry' has an overpowering sentimentality about it that just cannot fail to touch you and bring a tear to you eye. Harriet Wheeler's voice is superb throughout this album and for once (I feel her voice was rather 'lost' on their previous albums) her and David Gavurin's production really brings the beauty and variation in her voice to the forefront of the mix. Two superb, but totally different, tracks 'Homeward' and 'Folk Song' litterally drip with emotion and serve best to highlight what I mean about Harriet's vocals. 'Another Flavour' has a 'How Soon Is Now' sound to it and will appeal to those sensitive to our Mozzer's most emotional works, as will the hauntingly beautiful 'When I'm Thinking About You'. The use of orchestration really adds to the atmospheric nature of the songs too and (I feel) gives the overall sound the 'body' the duo's previous albums were lacking. If you like, whistful, intelligent, acoustic folk with a slightly commercial edge you simply must buy this album, you won't find a better one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 28 May 2010
By polo
Format:Audio CD
I was aware of this band in the late 90's, I bought their tapes and among them this one. I really liked it back then and a couple of months ago I decided to to replace my long forgotten tape for the cd. And the music, the tricky arrangements, chords progressions, harriet's voice, melodies etc, everything is just perfect for a quiet and relaxing afternoon.
If you like something that could give you some peace of mind, not boring at all that can manage to keep your attention for it's 40 something minutes...then this is your choice. Too bad they never released anything else. Even their b-sides were great.
Enjoy it!.
regards,
Polo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Time has told.. 13 Feb 2004
By J. Rowe
Format:Audio CD
Mystifyingly lacklustre reviews when it was originally released. It's one of the most richly melodic and satisfying albums you'll ever here by one of our most distinctive songwriters (David Gavurin)coupled with one of our finest female voices (Harriet Wheeler). The disappointing element of the album is how low in the mix Harriet's voice often is.Once you're 'into' the Sundays they become a lifelong joy. Their next album is highly anticipated even after all these years. This year perhaps David and Harriet?...Please!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back
I'd forgotten about this album til a friend did a compialtion for me recently; trip down memory lane, to Uni days and youthful ways.
Published 6 days ago by plash
5.0 out of 5 stars a very beautiful album
If it is possible to make musical instruments sound cheerful, happy, and sweet, then surely this is it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by dan
5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE GET BACK TOGETHER
I love all the albums by the Sundays

They are all time classics and I will never tire of her beautiful voice

There has never been another band like... Read more
Published 16 months ago by woodhills wishes
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Excellent cd
brilliant songs especially ANOTHER FLAVOUR
soundtrack to newman and babbiel show , those who remember. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2010 by suhail umar
5.0 out of 5 stars A lost classic...
You have to feel slightly sorry for the Sundays. The band's first album was released on indie label Rough Trade who subsquently went under soon after, forcing the band into self... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Mr Ticko
3.0 out of 5 stars OK I SUPPOSE
Apart from the track Summertime this is a pretty ordinary CD that just plods along. Infact this is one of those album that even though I have had this album a few years now, I... Read more
Published on 1 April 2010 by Stephen
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite as good as their first album...
Great little album this.

It's not quite as good as their first album which would be difficult to top given how different that sounded when it was released back in the... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Douglas Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Missed
Like one of the other reviewers I totally missed The Sundays in the 90's, other pre-occupations around that time. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by P Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
I first heard about The Sundays after discovering them on a Buffy the Vampire compilation. (Sorry 'bout that !). Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2007 by Rosanante1
5.0 out of 5 stars Static and Silence - Your Sunday Best
If you know nothing of The Sundays, now is the time to stop missing out. After a hard day with the children, uncork a bottle of re wine, relax in a comfy chair (preferably on a... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2006 by Martin Baldry
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