Amazon.co.uk allows you to pay for your items in your local currency. Restrictions apply. Learn More. |
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What is particularly appealing in the broadly termed roots and world genres, is the fact the best music seems to come from using the stripped down elements of the cultural sub styles as building blocks in a myriad of combinations to construct something that is at once familiar but unique, stalks traditional musical hunting grounds yet is vibrant, fresh and wide-ranging. No one seems to be doing this better at the moment than 3 Daft Monkeys.
The band really hit their stride with 2008's Social Vertigo, an album than really honed the 3 Daft Monkeys sound, but as is often the way producing an album of such quality can be a double-edged sword. Setting the benchmark so high means that the next time you venture into the studio, you really have your work cut out. Well, with The Antiquated and the Arcane, this Cornish trio have not only maintained their own personal standards but have and raised their game even further, if that was indeed possible.
Whilst a Celtic folk sound is the glue that holds the whole thing together, there is a lot more thrown into the mix. At a turn, Gypsy jazz-jive wafts through on the breeze and weird waltz's wander nonchalantly by. Hypnotic klezmer spirals around, romantic Latino vibes flaunt themselves openly and this world music cruise even has time to take on board such diverse elements as ska beats, Balkan punk-folk stomps and classical string washes. And if their journey seems to meander through numerous cultures, it also seems to have the ability to travel in time as well. I guess all music does that to a lesser extent, but here we are talking centuries rather than decades.
More compact and bijou than the mass ranks of The Destroyers, more sane than the klezmer-chaos of Gogol Bordello and more genre-hopping than the stringent rules the self styled "folk police" would ever entertain; if world music does actually exist as a single musical category, then this would be the cinema trailer that entices you in.
And lyrically they are just as eclectic, weaving whimsy, wit and wisdom, through a tapestry of tales both personal and profound and across vocal styles ranging from sinister side show sneering to heartfelt warmth.
In all it's a brilliant creation that pushes 3 Daft Monkeys even further up the "bands to be reckoned with" list and it's also worth bearing in mind that this is a band that have always considered themselves more at home performing live than as studio dwellers; if this is their recorded work, imagine how good they are in the flesh.
..
The band really hit their stride with 2008's Social Vertigo, an album than really honed the 3 Daft Monkeys sound, but as is often the way producing an album of such quality can be a double-edged sword. Setting the benchmark so high means that the next time you venture into the studio, you really have your work cut out. Well, with The Antiquated and the Arcane, this Cornish trio have not only maintained their own personal standards but have and raised their game even further, if that was indeed possible.
Whilst a Celtic folk sound is the glue that holds the whole thing together, there is a lot more thrown into the mix. At a turn, Gypsy jazz-jive wafts through on the breeze and weird waltz's wander nonchalantly by. Hypnotic klezmer spirals around, romantic Latino vibes flaunt themselves openly and this world music cruise even has time to take on board such diverse elements as ska beats, Balkan punk-folk stomps and classical string washes. And if their journey seems to meander through numerous cultures, it also seems to have the ability to travel in time as well. I guess all music does that to a lesser extent, but here we are talking centuries rather than decades.
More compact and bijou than the mass ranks of The Destroyers, more sane than the klezmer-chaos of Gogol Bordello and more genre-hopping than the stringent rules the self styled "folk police" would ever entertain; if world music does actually exist as a single musical category, then this would be the cinema trailer that entices you in.
And lyrically they are just as eclectic, weaving whimsy, wit and wisdom, through a tapestry of tales both personal and profound and across vocal styles ranging from sinister side show sneering to heartfelt warmth.
In all it's a brilliant creation that pushes 3 Daft Monkeys even further up the "bands to be reckoned with" list and it's also worth bearing in mind that this is a band that have always considered themselves more at home performing live than as studio dwellers; if this is their recorded work, imagine how good they are in the flesh.
..
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having followed the 3DM for many a year its always a joy to listen to the next installment of there creative progress...
The Antiquated And The Arcane is no exception!
I think 2008s incredible Social Vertigo hinted at what was coming and the new album shines to the claim...
There is a varied feel to this album and, after several listens, each track has its own identity but without taking away from the overall 'feel' of its woven thread of Antiquated and Arcane....you begin, travel and chant along to the last track...
The get up and dance moments, so distinct of the band, are always there in splendour... but also, laced with sensitive and melodic brilliance...
It has a wonderful production and sound, especially loud, the musicianship as tight as a band could be after years of touring. With Tim Ashstons shimmering organic 12 string guitar, Athene's vital fiddle work, the walking, solid,punchy, bass lines from Jamie Waters and the amazing eclectic, exciting and earthy drumming from original 3DMs drummer Richie Mulwyne.
There seems to be more of Athene's voice on this album. Distinctive and confident along side Tims assured vocals and lyrical interpretation.
With guest spots and subtle additions of varied musical instruments, finalising in the chanting Troon choir, this album is a collection of wonderful songs from a band that has grown into a wonderful monster!
Each of the previous albums captures the progression towards this point. Each one had a 3 Daft Monkeys madness from the moment the needle rested on the vinyl.... Now, The Arcane..' its outstanding!
Looking forward to the next album! :)
The Antiquated And The Arcane is no exception!
I think 2008s incredible Social Vertigo hinted at what was coming and the new album shines to the claim...
There is a varied feel to this album and, after several listens, each track has its own identity but without taking away from the overall 'feel' of its woven thread of Antiquated and Arcane....you begin, travel and chant along to the last track...
The get up and dance moments, so distinct of the band, are always there in splendour... but also, laced with sensitive and melodic brilliance...
It has a wonderful production and sound, especially loud, the musicianship as tight as a band could be after years of touring. With Tim Ashstons shimmering organic 12 string guitar, Athene's vital fiddle work, the walking, solid,punchy, bass lines from Jamie Waters and the amazing eclectic, exciting and earthy drumming from original 3DMs drummer Richie Mulwyne.
There seems to be more of Athene's voice on this album. Distinctive and confident along side Tims assured vocals and lyrical interpretation.
With guest spots and subtle additions of varied musical instruments, finalising in the chanting Troon choir, this album is a collection of wonderful songs from a band that has grown into a wonderful monster!
Each of the previous albums captures the progression towards this point. Each one had a 3 Daft Monkeys madness from the moment the needle rested on the vinyl.... Now, The Arcane..' its outstanding!
Looking forward to the next album! :)
Format:Audio CD
This is slightly darker in tone than previous albums - but hey, how dark can 3DM ever get? (The answer is not very dark.) Great tracks from beginning to end & the usual dance-ability. Can't wait to hear this album live.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent music and musicianship
The monkeys are a superb live act who manage to transfer much of that stage presence into their studio recordings. Heartily recommended for some upbeat folk.
Published 17 months ago by Phillip Biro
They do it again
Yet another great CD from this band. I have to admit I have all their stuff and have been listening and watching them for a number of years. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. P. Harrison
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
