- Audio CD (30 May 2000)
- Label: Msi
- ASIN: B00000C3B4
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 101,828 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After hearing Toyah's cover of "Echo Beach" I became interested in finding out more about the Canadian band Martha & the Muffins. I was not dissappointed one bit. This album contain 18 songs all distinct and largely experimental. I've never heard a band quiet like the Muffins. Many of the songs touch on several genres. The erie sound of "Swimming" and the layering of the chorus is awesome. The chorus and melodic guitar of "World Without Borders" is dreamy. "Danseparc" is very stylish and catchy. "Several Styles of Blondie Girls Dancing" is one of the most odd songs, but one of the most brillant. But "Song In My Head" is my personal favorite. I can't seem to get this highly danceable song out of my head. The strenght of these songs is reason enough for me to rate this album five stars. Martha & the Muffins seems to be another one of those brillant bands that tragicly receives little attention from the media.
Format:Audio CD
This is a great compilation from an underrated band. Whilst being best known in the UK for the single "Echo Beach", which is on so many compilation albums, this collection shows the breadth & depth of the bands music across a number of albums. My fav's are "Swimming", "Women Around The World At Work", "Black Stations/White Stations" & "Cooling The Medium". Give this a listen and treat your ears.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Amazing album!
7 Nov 2001
Format:Audio CD
After hearing Toyah's cover of "Echo Beach" I became interested in finding out more about the Canadian band Martha & the Muffins. I was not dissappointed one bit. This album contain 18 songs all distinct and largely experimental. I've never heard a band quiet like the Muffins. Many of the songs touch on several genres. The erie sound of "Swimming" and the layering of the chorus is awesome. The chorus and melodic guitar of "World Without Borders" is dreamy. "Danseparc" is very stylish and catchy. "Several Styles of Blondie Girls Dancing" is one of the most odd songs, but one of the most brillant. But "Song In My Head" is my personal favorite. I can't seem to get this highly danceable song out of my head. The strenght of these songs is reason enough for me to rate this album five stars. Martha & the Muffins seems to be another one of those brillant bands that tragicly receives little attention from the media.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Long awaited return of the Muffins
4 Mar 1999
Format:Audio CD
Often dismissed as one hit wonders in the UK, Martha and the Muffins made about seven great albums and are still around today. A brilliant compilation from a talent that is still fresh and original after 20 years as the new track (Resurrection) shows. The only criticism which stops me giving this collection five stars is the strange inclusion of a clunker like 'Suburban Dream' at the expense of the infinitely better 'Was Ezo'. Now what does it take to get a record company to release their back-catalogue?
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A secret treasure
12 Feb 2003
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased my first M&M album (yup, vinyl) years ago out of a discount bin just because it looked interesting. This is music which defies labels and generalizations. The lyrics are whimsical and complex ("cynosures hiding in the air"). This isn't top-40 fluff, it's engaging and fun and challenging, all at the same time. Take a chance and try it.
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