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Track Listings
| 1. When An Old Man Dies |
| 2. Add Me |
| 3. Words Can Save Us |
| 4. Hull Or Hell |
| 5. El Fusilado |
| 6. Unpindownable |
| 7. I Wish That They'd Sack Me |
| 8. Word Bomber |
| 9. All Fur Coat And No Knickers |
| 10. Fine Line |
| 11. Lord Bateman's Motorbike |
| 12. A Fine Career |
| 13. To A Little Radio |
| 14. (Words Flew) Right Around The World |
| 15. Sing About Love |
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This new 25 track album from Chumbawamba is gentle and warm in tone but caustic in intent. It includes "Add Me", pre-released only on Chumbawamba’s MySpace site, a gentle dig at the creeps who clutter up cyberspace. The album features guest artists The Oysterband, Roy Bailey, Robb Johnson, Barry Coope and Jim Boyes. Tracks: When An Old Man Dies / Add Me / Words Can Save Us / Hull Or Hell / El Fusilado / Unpindownable / I Wish That They’d Sack Me / Word Bomber / All Fur Coat & No Knickers / Fine Line / Lord Bateman’s Motorbike / A Fine Career / To A Little Radio / (Words Flew) Right Around The World / Sing About Love / Bury Me Deep / You Watched Me Dance / Compliments Of Your Waitress / RIP RP / Charlie / The Ogre / Refugee / Same Old Same Old / Waiting For The Bus / What We Want. Also available: A SINGSONG AND A SCRAP (NMCD23, £8.42), GET ON WITH IT: LIVE (NMCD26, £8.42)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow! this is an outstanding album and a triumph for purveyors of fine, original and passionate music. Like many others my only previous experience of the Leeds band is their (almost) chart-topping 90s anthem: Tubthumping'. That and seeing them douse John Prescott with water at the 1998 Brit Awards. So I was more than pleasantly surprised to hear a band I'd presumed long-gone, appear on Radio 2 performing tracks from this album for Mark Radcliffe. The sheer versatility, range and refusal to be pigeon-holed deserves acclaim in itself; not since The Beautiful South's 'Carry on up the Charts' have I heard a pop song as witty and inventive as 'Add Me': The thoughts of an internet stalker; whilst 'El Fusilado' is a plaintive ode to a man who survived execution by firing squad. These are just two of the twenty-five gems on the album - not all full length songs but some simply snatches of thoughts and ideas. The band also line-up several 'icons' for their caustic firing squad: Margaret Thatcher, Bono, Manchester United FC and Hello magazine to name but a few. The real beauty of the album though, lies in its determination to say it how it is; this is not simply a lukewarm dig at popular culture but a brave and original statement against corporate life and the insidious erosion of the freedom and originality that Britain was once famous for. Bittersweet is an overused adjective but it certainly fits here - and the elements of pop, folk and acoustic rock are the perfect counterpoint to the blunt and necessary lyrics. Buy this album; don't download it, or I fear the boy bands really will have won.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Prior to buying The Boy Bands Have Won, Anarchy was the only Chumba album in my collection. Boy Bands is entirely different and yet entirely recognisable.
There are strong tones of English folk music - banjos, trumpets, tin whistles and beautiful accapella - mixed with jaunty little tunes, most of which I could sing along to on the first listening. The music is sweet, gentle, friendly. The lyrics (as you might expect) are cutting, insightful, political and, at times, almost painful, yet in a way that makes me smile.
My baby daughter hasn't yet developed much in the way of language skills, and till then I'll very happily play this to her for it's happy sound. When her vocabulary starts to develope I shall probably stop, so as not to taint her innocence with the knowledge that somethimes the world ain't that nice a place. When she gets to her teens I might play it to her again so she knows that all hope is not lost.
I think Chumba have summed themselves up with one particular track on this album - "I don't want to sing about the things I always sing about, I just want to sing about love."
10 out of 10 - best album I've heard in a long long time and I can't stop singing it to myself!
There are strong tones of English folk music - banjos, trumpets, tin whistles and beautiful accapella - mixed with jaunty little tunes, most of which I could sing along to on the first listening. The music is sweet, gentle, friendly. The lyrics (as you might expect) are cutting, insightful, political and, at times, almost painful, yet in a way that makes me smile.
My baby daughter hasn't yet developed much in the way of language skills, and till then I'll very happily play this to her for it's happy sound. When her vocabulary starts to develope I shall probably stop, so as not to taint her innocence with the knowledge that somethimes the world ain't that nice a place. When she gets to her teens I might play it to her again so she knows that all hope is not lost.
I think Chumba have summed themselves up with one particular track on this album - "I don't want to sing about the things I always sing about, I just want to sing about love."
10 out of 10 - best album I've heard in a long long time and I can't stop singing it to myself!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been a fan of Chumba since the late 80's/early 90's. I didn't think that they'd top A Singsong And A Scrap. I'm wrong. The album is a beautiful modern folk acoustic album. It's got everything you could want from Chumba.....unless you only know of "the hit". It's thought provoking, funny, serious, caustic, cute and undoubtedly folky. there's even a song I can sing at Morris music sessions.....El Fusilado...probably my fave track, although Sing About Love is a wonderfully subtle protest song. I love the shortness of many of the tracks...it's amazing that you can make a point in song in such a short space of time. The harmonies are (as ever) a wonder.
I am in awe of Chumbawamba, and their ability to make music that is so affecting.
I am in awe of Chumbawamba, and their ability to make music that is so affecting.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
This album has opened my eyes!
Heard 'Add Me' on radio 2 one night and bought the album on the strength of that. Never listened to Chumbawamba before but this is a great place to start. Read more
Published 18 months ago by chris (the dad machine)
DIRE
WISHY-WASHY, LIMP, BORING, BLAND, FLAT.
NOT the Chumba's of gutsy inspired lyrics and tight punchy music - NOT AT ALL! Read more
NOT the Chumba's of gutsy inspired lyrics and tight punchy music - NOT AT ALL! Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Pagan Ronnie
This album changes lives.
I can't believe this album. As a big fan of the old Chumba sound of 'Anarchy' and 'Tubthumper', I've always been wary of the new folk incarnation. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2008 by Gorodish
Not what I'd usually listen to
A great album - Thought provoking, melodic and peaceful. I normally listen to hip-hop but this album is a beautiful change. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by S. Smart
Brilliant as Usual
This album is absolutely brilliant. Thoughtful lyrics and superb music
After listening to this album you will realise the the Boybands will never win
Long... Read more
After listening to this album you will realise the the Boybands will never win
Long... Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by K. Chamberlain
Musical cowards?
Don't get me wrong, I love Chumbawamba. I have over 10 CD's and seen them live. Intelligent lyrics, great melodies and of late, as on this album, great vocals. Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by Whistleblower
just fantastic
Saw Chumba live, singing loads of these songs, couldn't wait to get the album. They are just out of this world in terms of vocal perfection, harmonic gorgeousness and thought... Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by Annelies (Guildford, UK)
Anarchists put boy bands to flight !
What a fine album and a big surprise.Now reinvented as a folk band, Chumbawamba have left their tubthumping days behind,shed several members and re-emerged as an acoustic... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by Arthur Dooley
Album of the year???
When it comes to Chumbawamba, I've been one of those people who, in the words of another reviewer here, "only knows the hit". Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by jimweibo
Can't get the tunes out of my head
Their usual fabulously catchy tunes with powerful and thought provoking lyrics. Brilliant. Saw them at Warwick recently and bought the album straight away. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by H. Brown
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