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The Chemical Brothers released their third album with their status as one of the UK's most exciting bands unassailable. Surrender, managed to enhance their already burgeoning reputation, drawing on the talents of a formidable array of celebrity collaborators including Missy Elliott, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner. The Brothers shifted their attention away from hip-hop breaks towards more traditional 4/4 beats, but their unique blend of visceral energy, inventive melodies and eclectic samples remained unaffected. "Out Of Control", featuring the fragile vocals of Sumner, sounds like New Order on stronger drugs, before erupting into a groovy, guitar-studded monster not dissimilar to many of Underworld's offerings. The fairytale chords and Oriental chimes of "Sunshine Underground" provide a refreshing change in direction, while Mercury Rev's Jonathan Donahue makes a refreshing appearance on the psychedelic rock finale, "Dream On". Surrender is a deeply satisfying album from a band who grow from strength to strength. --Ed Potton
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This was my favourite album of 1999 and I'm still playing it to death now. It's got something for everyone, ranging from acid-bathed stompers (Hey Boy Hey Girl) to chilled, blissed-out tracks (Asleep From Day) to shake-your-head breakbeat (Let Forever Be). But the real stand-out (and my favourite) is Out Of Control, which sounds like I Feel Love and Blue Monday whisked up in a blender and left to mix for a while. Absolutely top, in other words - much like the album, really. Miss this and you'll be missing out on a true classic.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Surrender by the Chemical Brothers is by far the dance album of the year so far and also the best effort yet from the twosome of Tom an Ed. Like the Basement Jaxx album, Remedy, it uses a wide variety of music. Just take the two ballads, Asleep from Day and Dream On compared to the hard dance track, Hey Boy Hey Girl. No song sounds remotely simialar at all and if you are looking for originality in a dance album, this is it. "Surrender" to your fianancial urges and BUY this album by the CHEMICAL BROTHERS as it is fantastic.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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When I first heard this album, I thought it was sensational. I enjoyed the Chemicals' previous two efforts but the relentlessness of the big beat sound became a little trying after a few listens. How wise the duo were to move away from such excess. This is - like all the best art - a varied experience - with crashing dancefloor anthems, superb chill-out ballads and many many changes of direction.
"Surrender" really stands head and shoulders over everything the Chemical Brothers have done, including their latest release, "Come With Us". More significantly, I have actually come to the conclusion that this could even be the best dance album of the past few years - exceeding even the excellence of 'Leftism" by Leftfield, "Dubnobasswithmyheadman" by Underworld and Orbital's "Insides".
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Classic
Bought this 10 years ago and just getting round to reviewing it now. I think it has stood the test of time very well and I still listen to 3-4 of the tracks on it regularly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by KaesarSosei
This album sparked my interest in music
Since I was very young I have been exposed to music, but didn't gain an active interest in it until quite late on. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Mr. S. England
100% fantastic
What an album! Great for getting ready for a night out, blasting in the car, or pretty much anytime when you want to feel good.
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Published on 3 Nov 2008 by Captain Joe Boston
Their Best.
Surrender is, for me, the album that defines the The Chemical Brothers, and builds on the exceptional production of Dig Your Own Hole. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by D. Shaw
Pschdelic beats
The Chemical Brothers, unlike too many dance acts, weren't satisfied with sticking to the same formula. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Mike Cormack
Great Album!
This is a great album and one of my favourites in my CD collection.
Music: Response - this song gets a bit tedious after about 3 minutes, but it has a catchy... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2004 by JayKay
Psychadelic Heaven
This is a masterpiece. Nothing less. I bought this album 3 years ago, its a timeless, inovative, and something that The Chems are famouse for, genre busting. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004
No, no, no, no, NO!!
I am sorry people but you can not deny the excellence of this album. I am still listening to it now, it has many uses - when I am down it'll pick me up, if I need some overlay... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by T. Furlong
Hits and indulgences from the Chemical Brothers
It's tough to be fans of Tom and Ed, a.k.a. the Chemical Brothers. From their early DJ sets to their breakthrough and still best album Exit Planet Dust, we know what breakbeat... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2002 by Richard Diaz
cool as
the ablum its self is very good ok its not as superb as "dig your.." but there is a lot of brilliant tracks. Read more
Published on 9 April 2002 by april__29@hotmail.com
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