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  • Audio CD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • ASIN: B000052089
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 106,847 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Cousteau are not the first or last bunch of young men to have lit upon Scott Walker's epically lachrymose solo albums as a design for living. However, very few other bands have trudged in Walker's weary footsteps with quite this much poise. Cousteau is possessed of a confidence rare in debut albums, and the really good news is that Cousteau is often nearly as great as Cousteau clearly think it is. Their stock-in-trade is the grand pop ballad, a form that has been sadly neglected as too many new groups have drifted towards irony to justify a fondness for strings, sweeping tunes and heartfelt lyrical sentiment (The Divine Comedy, for example). The songs on this album are, without exception, lovely--"The Last Good Day Of The Year", indeed, is worthy of being sung by Glen Campbell--and Cousteau play it resolutely straight, falling in behind the alternately soaring and swooping vocals of Liam McKahey with a versatility that would do either the Bad Seeds or Tindersticks proud. --Andrew Mueller

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get home & Destress!!, 25 Nov 2000
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Its great to "stumble" across a CD like this - intelligent songwriting, REAL instruments and a lazy, relaxing vibe that flows through every track. Think Colin (Black)Vearncombe's voice, replace the 80's synth backing with acoustic instrumentation and you've got it! This Band deserve to be huge!
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pop record., 1 Nov 2000
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A reviewer's lazy reference to Scott Walker, Frank Sinatra or Nick Cave usually leads to disappointment. Witness the cynical and artless foppery of Divine Comedy, the shallow parody of Jack L or mumbling chancers Tindersticks. These references are valid in the case of Cousteau, but only insofar as they provide a context that is gloriously transcended. Vocals, lyrics and arrangements are all superb and the odd clanger contained therein only adds to the naïve charm of the record. Buy and tell all your friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars buy it!, 11 Jun 2002
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last good day of the year is an amazing song.. one of the best on this sleazy bluesy lounge pop album .Comparisions have been made to Scott Walker are well-founded as the both have the same rich smooth vocals. This album is great..buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars COUSTEAU BECOME MOREAU
This is a darkly moody beautiful debut from London based songster rockers Cousteau.From the swaggering opener "Your Day Will Come" through the shimmering mystery of "You My Lunar... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2004 by bobbytobasco2

5.0 out of 5 stars Lush
Fans of Jackie Leven, Scott Walker or Cathal Coughlan (with whom the lead singer shares his luscious, smooth beguiling vocals) will love this album. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2002 by Mrs. A. C. Whiteley

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically dramatic album from a great new band
Why this incredible album isnt lauded as a masterpiece is a mystery to me. There is genuine passion to Liam Mcaheys vocals while the melodies are beautiful. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2000 by Mr. C. Smithson

5.0 out of 5 stars the best new band in Britain, by far!
It's not often one can muster up any excitement for a group these days, so when a band like Cousteau come along, it's a real shock to the system. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2000

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