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Tomcats Screaming Outside

~ Roland Orzabal
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 May 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Eagle
  • ASIN: B000058ANS
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,059 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Ticket To The World
2. Low Life
3. Hypnoculture
4. Bullets For Brains
5. For The Love of Cain
6. Under Either
7. Day By Day By Day By Day By Day
8. Dandelion
9. Hey andy!
10. Kill Love
11. Snow Drop
12. Maybe Our Days Are Numbered

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Although Tomcats Screaming Outside is technically his debut album, Roland Orzabal has been a solo artist in all but name for the best part of a decade. The dominant half of Tears For Fears, Orzabal turned the 1980s pop duo into a one man band after the departure of Curt Smith in the early 1990s, releasing two albums, Elemental and Raoul And The Kings Of Spain. Although "Ticket To The World", "Bullet For Brains" and "For The Love Of Cain"-big chorused, guitar led pop/rock anthems--could happily slot in to either of his post-Curt Smith albums, Tomcats is very much a return to the experimental ways of Tears For Fears' heyday. The dark production and menacing rhythm tracks of "Under Either" and "Hypnoculture", the ambient sway of "Day By Day", the grunge-esque "Dandelion" and the drum & bass of "Kill Love" and "Hey Andy"--all are coupled with contagious melodies and Orzabal's twisted vocals to leave little doubt that the imagination which separated his former band from their peers and made their songs so enduring is still incredibly fertile. Solo album or not, Tomcats Screaming Outside is the best Tears For Fears album in a decade. --Dan Gennoe

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Roland Returns; Proves Again How Great He Really Is., 9 April 2001
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Roland Orzabal returns after a six year hiatus between his last release, Tears For Fears' "Raoul and the Kings of Spain", and "Tomcats Screaming Outside." This new album, although issued under his own name, shares virtually the same lineup as the last two Tears For Fears albums. "Tomcats..." is an impressively eclectic blend of pop, techno, trip-hop, ambience, and rock. I would have to say that if "Tomcats..." were to resemble any particular album in the TFF cannon, it would have to be 1993's "Elemental." Like that album, each track on "Tomcats..." sounds different than the one before it, but also has a certain cohesiveness due to Orzabal's unique hands-on production. Unlike many electronically based albums, the songs are what matter here, not the samples. But this isn't news for anyone who has followed Orzabal through his career - the songs have always been of the penultimate importance to him. "Bullets For Brains" combines a classic Orzabalian melody and lyric with some interesting analogue synths and sonic experiments. "Day By Day By Day By Day By Day" is one of the best songs Orzabal has released in years... the production lends itself perfectly with the moody atmospheres of the melody, and the electronic nature of the arrangement doesn't hinder the song's effects in the slightest. "Hypnoculture" is, in the least, a very interesting sonic risk for Orzabal - combining African chants with a funk-bass and swirling keyboard riff. At best, its completely original, gloriously infectious and hypnotic. "For the Love of Cain" is the most 'pop' song here... one of those instant-classic-sounding pieces full of summer sun that Orzabal is so wonderful at effortlessly creating. Overall, this is a fantastic effort from an artist unduly ignored by the industry - each song here touches a different nerve, and compounds to form an entertaining, engaging listen. But "Tomcats Screaming Outside" proves most of all that Roland Orzabal is still a vital and creative artist, who is not even close to being "dried out" of ideas and inventive things to say. With this album, Roland Orzabal may not have necessarily created the best album of his career, but it is certainly his most enjoyable.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It grows on you, 24 Jul 2002
I bought this at the same time that I re-purchased 'Elemental' on CD (I used to have it on cassette). 'Tomcats' is not as immediately likeable as some of Orzabal's previous work, but it certainly grows on you after a few listens. Orzabal has always been versatile, and here you get contrasts of soft numbers like 'Day by Day', dirty rock 'n' roll like 'Dandelion' and the wonderful hypnotic techno of 'Low Life'. I think it's fair to say that he's now totally unshackled from the Tears for Fears name.

Travis and Robbie Williams may be raking in the bucks, but they're not fit to clean Orzabal's shoes. More soon please Roland.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet!, 10 Feb 2002
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This absolutely has to be the pinnacle of Roland's endeavors in my opinion. This is my favorite of his works thus far. He takes a new direction with this album, it's more 'techno' than his previous works but the messages are amazing! Each track is unique, full of emotion and magic; it definitely holds your interest to the end. From the inspiring, upbeat pumping rhythms of 'Hey Andy' to the soulful and haunting feel of 'Maybe Our Days Are Numbered', there is something here for everyone.If you want variety with the signature sound and magical lyrics that can only be Roland Orzabal, this one is definitely for you! Put it on replay and sit back for real treat! This man never ceases to amaze me!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
This CD is brilliant. If you are a TFF fan then this is a great addition to your collection.

It's really interesting to hear how Roland is still making great music... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Viper

5.0 out of 5 stars GENIUS!!
I bought this cd about two weeks ago while purchasing a couple of TFF cd's (still updating those old vinyls!!). Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Massey

5.0 out of 5 stars Roland always tries new ideas and changes the formula.
This album is a fresh and exciting mixture of drum and bass, ambience and rock. From the opening track to the finale it leaves you wanting more. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Roland's Recipe --The Cat's Meow!
Six years accrued in interlude
As Neptune's Kitchen slowly brewed
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With Orzabalian attitude!! Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A sublime, funky eclectic mix......Best album of 2001!
After a prolonged absence Mr. Orzabal has come back 6 years later with an absolute work of genius; I can't think of a bad track on this album. Read more
Published on 27 Jul 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Tomcats - Well worth the wait!
For the listeners who have followed TFF over the years, it's obvious where most of the creative genius came from. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Initial dissappointment builds into listening pleasure
Having been a TFF fan since the early/mid 80's, one would think that I would be used to the changing sounds of each album. Read more
Published on 25 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Constant Rotation
Since arriving, this disc has not left the player! A rarity for someone whose disc-changer is limited to a meager three discs. Read more
Published on 5 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Wont get the credit it deserves
From the 1st listen it was brilliant. Roland just gets better and better, easily better then TFF. I thought that Raoul was the peak, and still do not think that I am wrong, but... Read more
Published on 16 April 2001 by gray.66@virgin.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Roland amazes again with new release
A very satisfying listen, "Tomcats Screaming Outside" had me enthralled all the way. Having listened to it only once, already I'm anxious to hear it again. Read more
Published on 10 April 2001

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