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THE GREAT DESTROYER

Low | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 Jan 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Rough Trade Records
  • ASIN: B0006GUFFS
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,911 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  6. On The Edge Of 3:49£0.79
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Listen  8. Step 3:18£0.79
Listen  9. When I Go Deaf 4:41£0.79
Listen10. Broadway (So Many People) 7:14£0.79
Listen11. Pissing 5:08£0.79
Listen12. Death Of A Salesman 2:28£0.79
Listen13. Walk Into The Sea 2:56£0.79

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Amazon.co.uk Review

This may be an attempt by Low to shrug off the ridiculous 'slowcore' tag they've been labelled with, or it may simply be that someone's decided it would be funny to spike Low's tea with amphetamines. Either way, The Great Destroyer is the result, and it's the best album you'll likely hear in 2005. Gone are the funereal, pin-drop arrangements of "Trust"; instead we have lush dense songs filled with keyboard drones, apocalyptic drums and squelchy fuzz bass -and that's only the first track.

Dave Fridmann's trademark production will no doubt leave some fans wondering if this is the same band they've loved, but they needn't worry- as always, the rough/ smooth combination of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker's vocals provide the focus of the band, sounding as warm and lush as anything on the chorus of the single "California", and totally heartbreaking on the poignant high point of "When I Go Deaf" and "Broadway"- a perfect counterpoint to the music that in lesser hand would sound overwrought. Although there are epic moments for those who prefer Low's soundscape past, an added dash of Flaming Lips style-magic on every song will be welcomed by nearly all. An essential purchase for everyone. Thom Allott

Album Description

On The Great Destroyer, Low's seventh album, it seems that their signature slow-core sound has been significantly updated--it might even be defined as a rock record. It's a fantastically rich album, produced by Dave Fridmann, and an early contender for Best of 2005.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yes it's lush, perhaps they'll find it hard to do it live, no it's not as bare and minimal as before.

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This album is on fire. It sandblasts you with noise, moves you with melody, heals you with harmony, thrills you with ripped-out guitar, pulls your heart out. Blimey: rock doesn't rock like this often these days. Low have made a classic.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
loud! 22 Feb 2005
Format:Audio CD
Sometimes i wish some of my favorite bands would do something unexpected, but often don't. Beck's 2002 album 'sea change' was one of those albums that was welcomed with open arms by me as it showed yet another side to beck breaking his unpredictable mould yet again.

So, i'm there late at night last summer listening to 'sunflower' and 'dinosaur act' from 2001 things we lost in the fire thinking that it would be great if low did an album full of these huge sounding tracks - just for a change, a one off, just to see, you know, what happens.

Here it is, and it's like low on steroids. I'm sure some fans will feel ostracized slightly, not quite sure what the hell is going on after an hour of this epic. They really shouldn't, ok it's louder, but the trademarks are there and to me it sounds like a natural next step after their last, 'trust'. In the sometimes bitter noise the perfect (really!) harmonies linger again and again. by low's standards the production is adventurous at times but won't offend anyone as it stays uncomplicated and to the point ensuring that the great destroyer sounds focused and real. Theres quiet moments too, quite a few scattered among the 13 tracks keeping everyone happy.

A one off or the shape of things to come? i think i'm happy either way

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I've had the same reaction to hearing this album as the other reviewers (and I imagine, anyone who has heard it) - totally stunned. Not only will it remain the best album of 2005 but, without going over the top, I can't think of a better record that has been released this decade. There is not one bad track on this CD, not even one that is merely good or less than great, most are brilliant. Highlight for me is "On The Edge Of" but to be honest this record can only be listened to and appreciated as a whole, something I've been doing continuously since I bought it.

If you don't own this record, click Buy Now immediately and look forward to hearing some of the best, most life-affirming music you are likely to hear in this or any other year. Or decade. Or century.

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The glory, the glory.
This is another excellent album by Low. They must be one of the most important but underrated bands currently around. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Marlois
Just fabulous
The best album in the world. - Probably.

Their live show is an uplifting experience and a definite must see. The title track is usually on the set list.
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by R. Wright
Up is the new Down
So here we are. Low spread their wings and turn up the amps. But is it all as it seems?

I'm frustrated with this album. I like it, but frustrated nonetheless. Read more

Published on 5 April 2005 by John Peck
essential
frankly, if you consider yourself to be a serious collector of music then you either purchase this CD or throw any audio equipment you own out with the garbage. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2005 by "digitalinkdesign"
Fast goes fast, slow go low...
...but not anymore, well not as much. Reading the various reviews anyone would think that Low had gone from one musical extreme to the other. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by degrant
My favourite Low-album since 'Secret Name'...
While only having had this album a few days, I'm already blown away- Low haven't really made a bad-record, but here they push on & advance on prior work (the album with Steve Fisk... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2005 by Jason Parkes
Superb Album
Powerful, great tunes and harmonies.
Innovative production by Dave Fridmann [check out Flaming Lips,Delgados and Mercury Rev. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005
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