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Thanks to a gloriously raw and vibrant sound, courtesy of the ever-reliable Steve Albini, Cornwell's endearingly sardonic observations on freedom, comsumerism and Madonna Louise Ciccone crackle with energy...he sounds more engaged and intense than he has in years. It ends with the menacing sprawl of In The Dead Of Night, Cornwell's finest and most unashamedly epic moment since the punk era. --Dom Lawson, Classic Rock, September 2012
Cornwell...continues to produce compelling, individual work. Totem and Taboo (the title references a collection of essays by Sigmund Freud) was produced by Steve Albini, who has worked with everyone from Nirvana to The Stooges, and the result, over these 10 songs, is a record that has some of the propulsive, gritty energy of early Stranglers, driven by Chris Bell's drumming and Steve Fishman's driving bass work. --Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, September 5th 2012
Cornwell...continues to produce compelling, individual work. Totem and Taboo (the title references a collection of essays by Sigmund Freud) was produced by Steve Albini, who has worked with everyone from Nirvana to The Stooges, and the result, over these 10 songs, is a record that has some of the propulsive, gritty energy of early Stranglers, driven by Chris Bell's drumming and Steve Fishman's driving bass work. --Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, September 5th 2012
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CD Founder Member/Singer/Songwriter Of The Stranglers
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By Ossian
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Sometimes albums just work, coming together as greater than the sum of the parts. This one certainly comes up trumps, with all the elements gelling into a sonically sublime musical feast. The clarity of sound marks this out as one of Hugh Cornwell's finest albums. Everything is clear as a bell, so you can hear everything that is going on, as well as appreciate the collective performance. The songs are all really good, some hitting me immediately and other growers keeping me interested. I've been listening non stop to this album in the car since I got it. Every word is audible, and with lyrics as clever and thought provoking as these, no lyric sheet is required. Hugh uses his life experience to come up with cracking lines about all sorts of subjects. It's fun trying to work out the meanings behind his one liners. The guitar sound is superb, with some fine sustained, twangy Telecaster notes and quirky solos. Drum and bass sounds are also captured really well - no kitchen sink thrown in here, just fine bass runs and resonant drum and percussion noises. Hugh's voice has always been unique and enjoyable to listen to, and his vocal chords are obviously maturing nicely. All in all, a fantastic album that I will be playing a lot more in the future. Get it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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sounded poor at first listen and a few more, went o see him live and the album came to life., Well pleased now
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i really loved this album. i recently got the stranglers album -giants - and was very dissapointed apart from a few great tracks - so this made up for it. in the dead of night is the best thing cornwell has done or the stranglers for that matter for donkeys years. i do hope before jet black shuffles off this mortal coil that a one off glastonbury performance might happen. that would be lovley.
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Totem & Taboo
Grows on you the more you play it. I like the barbed lyrics and guitar sound. I'd say buy it.
Published 5 months ago by D. Pike
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Brilliant back to basics
Great album,basic guitar,bass and drums but sounds fresh.Best solo album by far.Like any great album I've had it on repeat for the last month
Published 5 months ago by Aski69
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Weak
Poor old Hugh, when i listen to the latest Stranglers album which is awesome, i wonder if he thinks where did it all go wrong. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Martin J. Clarke
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Hugh at his very best
This is a great album. Clever, witty and perceptive and showcasing Hugh's magnificent vocals. Not as angry or snarling as I like, but I guess it's not 1977 anymore and it's great... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lara S
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Shug does it again!
This is a great album. The guitars are just brilliant, vibrant and in your face. The lack of keyboards in my opinion adds to the tightness of this particular trio. Read more
Published 7 months ago by William Young
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Hugh Cornwell's Totem & Taboo
This will be the album that brings in the Stranglers' fans. No keyboards weighing things down. This is a tight power trio. The guitar work is creative and intense. Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Kenney
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Simply Splendid
I've always loved Hugh. He is, for so many reasons, a personal hero of mine. But I am also a realist and frankly his Hooverdam album was a dud. Read more
Published 7 months ago by The Great Elmyra
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Hugh's best work in 3 decades
Give or take a few filler tracks from various solo + Stranglers albums I like everything Hugh Cornwell has ever released. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Adam Neil
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Hugh's best solo effort
What a great little album this is! If you're a Cornwell fan the sound is instantly recognisable, but for me this stands out as his best work since the Stranglers because I'm... Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. Cannon
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Still got it
A great progression from Hooverdam with better production and more importantly much much better songs. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kid01
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