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It’s difficult not to like Danish six-piece Alphabeat. Their retro-fuelled ‘wonky pop’ is pure optimistic fun of the kind that only po-faced too-cool-for-schoolers could possibly diss. This Is Alphabeat, their UK debut, is a version of their platinum-selling Danish release Alphabeat, minus some of the cheesier moments and with three brand new tracks produced by Mike Spencer (Kylie, Beverley Knight, Jamiroquai). 80s-style pop is still very much the motto here, with singles like "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights" manifesting more than just a casual aura of fame school about them. "Boyfriend" is reminiscent of 80s Madonna and the skewed electro of "Touch Me Touching You" is ridiculously saccharine and highly infectious. One of Spencer’s additions is worth noting - a cheerful romp through PiL's "Public Image," chirpy whistling and all, that will undoubtedly make John Lydon purple with rage. This Is Alphabeat packs in the musical clichés for sure, but there’s no denying the band’s zest and sincerity. At only ten tracks, this is a short but defiantly sweet statement.--Danny McKenna
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I completely agree with the reviewer who said it is hard to define who Alphabeat will appeal to-could it be the younger market, or people nostalgic for eighties pop, or the "cool" music market. Because Alphabeat have (at least so far) not been tarnished with the same brush as S-Club 7 or even Abba as cheesy pop which can only be enjoyed by children or really sad people...Luckily at the moment Alphabeat are currently widely well regarded by a variety of sources-for example The Guardian gives the album 4stars as does The Sun.
1.Fantastic 6-A fantastic album opener, but it is not the best track on here by quite a long way... 7/10
2.Fascination-Quirky, addictive pop. This song is Alphabeat at their absolute best! 10/10
3.10 000 Nights-Another addictive song and it's really good, but is just slighly cornier than Fascination. 9/10
4.Boyfriend-Probably my favourite track on the album, it is unbelieveably catchy and the vocals are brilliant. 10/10
5.What Is Happening-The first time I heard this one I wasn't too impressed, but its a real grower and it is an excellent song. 9/10
6.Go Go-Again quirky, catchy, pop. 9/10
7.Touch Me Touching You-This track really is reminiscent of a bygone era and for that amongst other reasons, it's super! 9/10
8.Rubberboots-Another of my favourite tracks, the only "ballad" on the album and its not at all typical. 10/10
9.Public Image-This is an interesting cover, but I would have preferred it to be omitted as it is not their strongest. 7/10
10.Nothing But My Baby-A fantastic ending and extremely suitable! 9/10
My one main criticism of the album would be that it's too short, but then again I realise the best albums often are (e.g. Duffy-Rockferry, Amy Winehouse-Back to Black etc.)
1.Fantastic 6-A fantastic album opener, but it is not the best track on here by quite a long way... 7/10
2.Fascination-Quirky, addictive pop. This song is Alphabeat at their absolute best! 10/10
3.10 000 Nights-Another addictive song and it's really good, but is just slighly cornier than Fascination. 9/10
4.Boyfriend-Probably my favourite track on the album, it is unbelieveably catchy and the vocals are brilliant. 10/10
5.What Is Happening-The first time I heard this one I wasn't too impressed, but its a real grower and it is an excellent song. 9/10
6.Go Go-Again quirky, catchy, pop. 9/10
7.Touch Me Touching You-This track really is reminiscent of a bygone era and for that amongst other reasons, it's super! 9/10
8.Rubberboots-Another of my favourite tracks, the only "ballad" on the album and its not at all typical. 10/10
9.Public Image-This is an interesting cover, but I would have preferred it to be omitted as it is not their strongest. 7/10
10.Nothing But My Baby-A fantastic ending and extremely suitable! 9/10
My one main criticism of the album would be that it's too short, but then again I realise the best albums often are (e.g. Duffy-Rockferry, Amy Winehouse-Back to Black etc.)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"This is Alphabeat" can only be described as 'a grower'.
The two singles "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights" are the most up-beat tracks on the album, making the others seem slightly... less enjoyable. After a few run throughs though, many other songs come into their own (such as "Boyfriend"). Oh, and the cover is nice too!
Overall a good buy!
The two singles "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights" are the most up-beat tracks on the album, making the others seem slightly... less enjoyable. After a few run throughs though, many other songs come into their own (such as "Boyfriend"). Oh, and the cover is nice too!
Overall a good buy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A great album, all high-octane Scissor Sister-esque camp one moment and full-of-itself grandeur the next.
"Go-Go" and "Boyfriend" sound like True Blue-era Madonna, having a mix with Opportunities-era Pet Shop Boys, whilst "10,000 Nights" and "Fascination" could have been on the last SS's album.
There's also a Grease soundtrack / rockabilly thing going on, which resurrects the shades of Aqua and <<shudder>> The Cartoons, but there's a great sense of genuine fun and songwriting nous which elevates this album way beyond any of that.
The male vocalist has a kind of twang to his delivery that put me in mind of the lead vocalist of The Tubes ('Fee' Waybill) - no bad thing, in my book.
I didn't expect to like this, to be honest, but it has an inevitability and joie de vivre that's simply irresistible, as Robert Palmer once said.
Yes, there are other acts exploring similar ground, but this lot have the smack of authenticity about them.
Fun!
"Go-Go" and "Boyfriend" sound like True Blue-era Madonna, having a mix with Opportunities-era Pet Shop Boys, whilst "10,000 Nights" and "Fascination" could have been on the last SS's album.
There's also a Grease soundtrack / rockabilly thing going on, which resurrects the shades of Aqua and <<shudder>> The Cartoons, but there's a great sense of genuine fun and songwriting nous which elevates this album way beyond any of that.
The male vocalist has a kind of twang to his delivery that put me in mind of the lead vocalist of The Tubes ('Fee' Waybill) - no bad thing, in my book.
I didn't expect to like this, to be honest, but it has an inevitability and joie de vivre that's simply irresistible, as Robert Palmer once said.
Yes, there are other acts exploring similar ground, but this lot have the smack of authenticity about them.
Fun!
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Feel every beat
Get past the often dodgy lyrics - 'You should wear rubber, always wear rubber', as one example, and you have a great upbeat slice of Europop from Scandinavia's latest. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
Alphabeat, Cheesey and lovin it
this album is the must have for all lovers of cheesey feel good beats. every song is excellent a real winner. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
Good but a little disappointing...
The first time I heard the single 'Fascination' I knew I had to own this album. In my opinion it has to be one of the best pop songs produced in a long time - that brilliant bouncy... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Craig Skinner
Super-dooper
If you're looking for musical excellence this is not for you, but if cheesey, pointless pop with catchy lyrics is what you're looking for you can't go wrong with this album.
Published on 29 July 2009 by Michael Hedley
great pop album,
I really enjoyed this album, it has the type of music that when your driving along, you sing out loud to, you can't help it.
Published on 22 April 2009 by K. Bryan
Just good, wholesome fun
A cracking modern pop album that doesn't take itself too seriously or try to be anything it isn't - no po-faced deep and meaningful "message" here and all the better for it. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2008 by Mr Smith
Good for a debut album!
A good album very much a grower but the more you hear it the more you will love it...wasnt too impressed on first listen but now i love it.... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2008 by Chris Blake
Did they drop from space?
This "band" dropped from space, or have been trapped somewhere for over 50 years, these is the only logical reasons i can think of that they must have travelled many many miles... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2008 by C. Coomber
Alphabeat = Amazing
Debut album from Danish group Alphabeat. I have seen them perform live twice now, they would have to be the pop band of today. Great songs, great live performers!! Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by A. Noble
a lovely upbeat guilty pleasure
The alphabeat album is bound to help lift the gloom of those who had a hard days work with poppy upbeat tracks like "10,00 nights of thunder" and "fascination" which are popular... Read more
Published on 28 July 2008 by spike
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