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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Emotionally gripping., 31 May 2001
This is one of the most emotionally gripping albums I've ever listened to. This should not be compared to Godspeed as it sounds nothing like them, although there are tape drones and field recordings. The band consists of members from Godspeed: Efrim-piano; Sophie-violin; and Thierry-bass, and together they make an album that fits its title as the music really does bring out loneliness and sadness. There are essentially two songs on the album made up of several parts. The second, 'the world is sickSICK (so kiss me quick), which features the last three songs, is unbelievable. '13 angels' is my favourite with a hamonious organ sounding like angels singing, a repetitive bass line, and a violin that swoons over the top in an almost prayer type manner. The singing on, 'movie(never made)', although not brillaint does act in contrast and helps bring a more human quality to their music. If you're into Godspeed, or any other Montreal based band you need this record, you won't regret it. It may take a while to get into because it's a little repetitive, but it's still just as good as anything Godspeed have ever done.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
stunning, 4 Sep 2001
I stumbled across this whilst looking for some Godspeed You Black Emperor, and decided to have a listen... At its most basic, it's some of the most gripping music you are ever likely to hear. There's an incredible amount of tension running throughout the CD, and the atmosphere, (although not the sound by any means), is comparable to recent Radiohead material. The sound ~is~ reminiscent of Godspeed, but it's far closer to Do make say think and, somewhat surprisingly, Sigur Ros. Primarily acoustic, with stunning use of strings and pianos, I don't think you could possibly be genuinely disappointed with this. At worst, you'll find it interesting but slightly long-winded; at best, it will blow your mind.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing stuff, 9 Jan 2004
For anyone wondering about the content of this album, well, you gotta think that you're venturing on Constellation's territory. Of course, like a million times before, it gets compared to GYBE & I must admit it's getting a little annoying. You want some Godspeed, you buy some Godspeed. Now, if what you are looking for is music that speaks so loud & with such beauty it will make you cry, then I could never recommend any of the Silver Mt Zion enough.
Started as a side project by Efrim (piano, guitars, voice,...), Sophie (violin, voice) & Tierry (bass) from GYBE, they then expanded to a larger ensemble over the following 2 albums, which to me work as one piece (check out Constellation's website if u want to know more).
Of course, this is as remote to pop tunes as you could think. Instead, you get music that comes from pure hearts, tourmented at times, taking you along for a ride you will not forget. This is the kind of record that you'll be happy to have spent some of your life with, & probably still in 20years time. It's completely out of time, achingly beautiful, poetic & sad too. Listen to "13 angels standing gard..." & it will all make sense.
Buy all 3 albums in order & u'll will never regret it.
Simply amazing stuff...
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