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From the dizzying, ominous building chords of the opening "Dirge" to the frazzled exorcism of the closing "Neptune City", The Contino Sessions is a tooth-and-nail battle against Richard Fearless' demons. That's the last time any lazy journalist calls Death In Vegas a big beat act. This is the culmination of a long journey from Fearless' inauspicious beginnings--a Chemical Brothers protegé, playing records at the Heavenly Social--but then, The Contino Sessions is infused with a sense of all-conquering, boundless re-invention. Fearless has re-sparked the garage-punk tradition, and he's even enlisted some of junk-rock's old guard to help out. Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie wheezes his way through the smacked-out groove of "Soul Auctioneer", the Jesus & Mary Chain's Jim Reid hisses dirty threats on "Broken Little Sister" and even Iggy Pop shows up to contemplate multiple homicide on "Aisha". Mindless hedonism wearing a little thin? Death In Vegas' bleak rockin' beats end the party with decadent style. --Louis Pattison
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Abbas Rana
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Format:Audio CD
I've said it before and I'll day it again, Richard Fearless is a musical genius and this album is definitive proof of this. In the shadow of the Chemical Brothers and other Big Beat bands, 'Dead Elvis' failed to receive the critical acclaim and exposure that it deserved.
This follow-up is just as innovative but perhaps more mature in its production. 'Lever Street' is the best and most simple track on the album. It's basically a beautiful peice of organ music, which really pushes the boundary of Fearless' talent. The track that follows ('Aladdin's Story') is a chilled out, guitar-laced ditty with a lazy summer bass line. Excellent Stuff!
'Aisha' and the collaboration with Bobby G. are a change in mood and explore the more funky, moody and angry sounds of Fearless's music. Whilst 'Dirge' is an ultimately cool groovy track, 'Flying' is a floating psychedelic journey and impressive guitar hooks run through both tracks. In terms of both technical production and accessibility, this is a truly excellent album and one can't help but anticipate the next Death In Vegas record.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Their first album, the fine Dead Elvis, contained a few tracks worthy of the 'dip-in' status that most albums deserve.
This new one however is a different beast; each track is a stand alone treat - Check out Soul Auctioneer, a rambling poem by Bobbie Gillespie with a killer treatment by Fearless:
'The Stones in my shoes get sharper all the time, The soft, sick underbelly and the carcass of these times.'
Like eating opiated Turkish Delight.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
You come in at 3.00am, you want that certain sound to relax and unwind...then this album is for you. It has a quality that makes you want to put your head back and unwind, with the first trak Dirge being almost an instrumental number with a gentle voice in the background. I would recommend this Album anyone and everyone, old or young...it will find a place in any collection.
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Vital
Anyone with the slightest interest in music should own a copy of this seminal work from DiV. Even if you hate it, you will have experienced something unique by listening to it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zeus22
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Genius - Everyone should own this album!
After hearing the song Aiesha on the radio I decided to investigate Death in Vegas more so purchased this album.
It is a phenomenal peice of work. Read more
It is a phenomenal peice of work. Read more
Published on 27 April 2011 by Lulu666
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Death in Vegas cd
The cd I bought was in excellent condition. It was posted promptly and recieved within one week of order.
Published on 21 April 2010 by H. Pickens
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One that stands the test of time
This is a great album. I bought it when it first came out and I am still enjoying it all now.
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by FCA
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Buy it for track 6
As above - track 6, Lever Street will slowly tear your heart apart, with its poignant chords, that build into the aural equivalent of a broken heart. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2001 by Oscar's Czerny
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VIVA LAS FEARLESS
I've said it before and I'll day it again, Richard Fearless is a musical genius and this album is definitive proof of this. Read more
Published on 10 May 2001 by Mr. Abbas Rana
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disappointing
this album reminded me of the utah saints in that death in vegas have a few good tunes but not an lp worth. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2001 by Singlespeeder
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this is a really really good album
i bought this album because i heard dirge and really liked it. some songs took a while to grow on me but its dead good (excuse the pun). Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2000
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Transgression
Contemporary insolvency. Death in Vegas have finally shed their seemingly subjective nouveau-riche complex. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2000 by johnmoloney@hotmail.com
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Album of the Year
This latest Death in Vegas record has got to be one of my favourites purchases so far this year! It reminds me a little of Chemical Brothers... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2000
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