- Original Release Date: 18 Jun 2012
- Label: Smalltown 12
- Copyright: 2012 Smalltown Supersound
- Total Length: 50:59
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- ASIN: B00841V6RI
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,797 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | 1. Cashback | 5:58 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 2. Dream Baby Dream | 8:24 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 3. Too Tough To Die | 5:13 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 4. Sudden Moment | 8:26 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. Accordion | 6:10 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 6. Golden Heart | 4:43 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 7. Dirt | 6:47 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 8. What Reason Could I Give | 5:18 | £0.89 |
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a very interesting collaboration between Neneh Cherry and a Scandinavian Free Jazz trio called the Thing.
Those who have only heard the pop/rap/R&B singles of the Raw Like Sushi era - are going to be very surprised by this album! But before that, Neneh was in a raucous band Rip Rig + Panic which might give you more of a clue as to where this one is going.
Also, Neneh's stepfather was Don Cherry, who with Ornette Coleman was at the forefront of Free Jazz in the 1960s. So this album has a track written by each. Coleman's "What Reason could I give" and Don Cherry's "Golden Heart".
So in a way, although this album is a cohesive artistic statement made by 4 musicians - it is also like a summary of Neneh Cherry's life and influences. These lie between Punk, Rap and Free Jazz - so we have songs from the aforementioned Jazz artists, but uniquely they sit alongside songs by Iggy Pop, Suicide and one from Madvillainy [Explicit]!
However, none of this explains how the album sounds. The Thing are a trio of Sax, Double Bass and Drums - so we have no keyboards or guitars - no instruments providing chords (apart from some brief vibes on one track). The main thrust of the the sound therefore is Ingebrigt Haker Flaten's Double Bass - which is very well-recorded and you can really hear every nuance, every creak and rattle. Bass provides lots of repetitive hooks, which can be quite funky - but are usually dark and moody.
Drums add colour and massive noise!... Read more ›
Those who have only heard the pop/rap/R&B singles of the Raw Like Sushi era - are going to be very surprised by this album! But before that, Neneh was in a raucous band Rip Rig + Panic which might give you more of a clue as to where this one is going.
Also, Neneh's stepfather was Don Cherry, who with Ornette Coleman was at the forefront of Free Jazz in the 1960s. So this album has a track written by each. Coleman's "What Reason could I give" and Don Cherry's "Golden Heart".
So in a way, although this album is a cohesive artistic statement made by 4 musicians - it is also like a summary of Neneh Cherry's life and influences. These lie between Punk, Rap and Free Jazz - so we have songs from the aforementioned Jazz artists, but uniquely they sit alongside songs by Iggy Pop, Suicide and one from Madvillainy [Explicit]!
However, none of this explains how the album sounds. The Thing are a trio of Sax, Double Bass and Drums - so we have no keyboards or guitars - no instruments providing chords (apart from some brief vibes on one track). The main thrust of the the sound therefore is Ingebrigt Haker Flaten's Double Bass - which is very well-recorded and you can really hear every nuance, every creak and rattle. Bass provides lots of repetitive hooks, which can be quite funky - but are usually dark and moody.
Drums add colour and massive noise!... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S. Richards
Format:Audio CD
Terrific modern jazz album from Neneh Cherry and The Thing In the mould of The Art Ensemble of Chicago's Les Stances a Sophie" or Archie Shepp's "Blase". Exciting sounds from the Thing with wonderful vocals from the inimitable Neneh. i see some wise person has at last released the Rip, Rig and Panic albums as MP3's - if you like this check that out too.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The last time we heard from Neneh Cherry, it was back in 1996 with her fantastic album "Man" that spawned the hit single "Woman" and included her famous duet with Youssou N'Dour, "7 Seconds". A whopping 16 years later, and after a few albums released with her group Cirkus, Neneh finally returns with "The Cherry Thing", her fourth studio album and first with an experimental Jazz group called The Thing. I can safely say that this album is her most experimental to date as the blend of Hip-Hop style vocals and Jazz influenced arrangements is so unique and inspirational. Therefore, this fabulous collaboration should most certainly not go unnoticed.
The opener "Cashback" has elements of Funk, Trip-Hop and Hip-Hop blended with Jazz instrumentation which makes it a very interesting and creative song. "Dream Baby Dream" is just as intriguing and original, with a chaotic and experimental feel to it that grows as the song progresses. "Too Tough To Die" has a menacing Rock inspired bass, some wonderful Jazz influenced arrangements and some punchy vocals from Neneh making it the first highlight of this album. The curiously addictive "Sudden Moment" is a strange song with Funk influences and a bizarre melody which lends itself to improvisation. The second highlight is "Accordion", a dark Trip-Hop influenced creation with those superb vocals from Neneh and a great rap section that flows so well with the experimental Jazz chaos embrassing it. "Golden Heart" is a much softer track written by Neneh's father Don Cherry and has a soothing melody. The soulful and sombre third highlight "Dirt" has a punchy Rock influenced melody with more great vocals and arrangements.... Read more ›
The opener "Cashback" has elements of Funk, Trip-Hop and Hip-Hop blended with Jazz instrumentation which makes it a very interesting and creative song. "Dream Baby Dream" is just as intriguing and original, with a chaotic and experimental feel to it that grows as the song progresses. "Too Tough To Die" has a menacing Rock inspired bass, some wonderful Jazz influenced arrangements and some punchy vocals from Neneh making it the first highlight of this album. The curiously addictive "Sudden Moment" is a strange song with Funk influences and a bizarre melody which lends itself to improvisation. The second highlight is "Accordion", a dark Trip-Hop influenced creation with those superb vocals from Neneh and a great rap section that flows so well with the experimental Jazz chaos embrassing it. "Golden Heart" is a much softer track written by Neneh's father Don Cherry and has a soothing melody. The soulful and sombre third highlight "Dirt" has a punchy Rock influenced melody with more great vocals and arrangements.... Read more ›
By simon vessey
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found I didn't like many of the tracks. A couple were ok but generally wasn't what I was expecting.
I've given it away after two plays.
I've given it away after two plays.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
True jazz. Really, really good album, surprisingly good. Deep, dark jarring beats and searching, imaginative lyrics. I absolutely love it.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
And accessible. You can hear how much they enjoyed making this. It will surprise you. You will love it. Go for it,
By Graeme
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This is a gutsy, coarse and loud (for the most part) post jazz-rock set full of fire and passion, with the edginess of a spirit cutting close to the human psyche's darker side. They were featured in a gig on Jazz on 3 (bbc radio 3) and the elements of the ragged amp sound just added more grit to their pungent overtones. If you are looking for more than the usual jazz genre this is well worth a try.
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
Incredible mix with Neneh Cherry & the new blood of jazz-punk. Raw & direct music for our stomach. Really brand new jazz.
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