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~ Life Without Buildings
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (26 Feb 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Tugboat
  • ASIN: B00005AKO2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 113,977 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The right stuff..., 3 Jul 2007
By Jason Parkes "We're all Frankies'" (Worcester, UK) - See all my reviews
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Life Without Buildings were a Scottish band formed in 1999 who split in 2002 - their material getting a thumbs down from the NME at the time, though the reaction to their recent posthumous live LP Live at the Annandale suggests that they are viewed positively. Their name appears to come from a Japan b-side, though anyone expecting to find a Ladytron/Electroclash type band will not find that here. The sound is very post punk, what I'd generally describe as a meeting between The Slits/The Raincoats and the revered Kenickie - you could hear someone like the Little Flames & the Mescalitas in this too (though those two bands have split/shed a member lately!). Life Without Buildings have a jangly angular thing, so were definitely ahead of the pack when they released this offering - post-punk a much more in thing now, especially with bands like Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol and Maximo Park following in that particular slipstream. I also thought that the indie/angular thing reminded me of Postcard Josef K and Orange Juice, both of whom have had great retrospective releases on Domino.

Several of their Tugboat singles are found on Any Other City - 'The Leanover b/w New Town, 'Let's Get Out' (though not it's double a-side 'Is Is and the IRS')and 'Young Offenders' - though not 'Love Trinity.' I think if you like one track, you'll like it all - though the angular material and Sue Tompkins' vocals won't be for everyone. It might be only angular indie rock, but I like it - the right stuff/the right stuff - as the opening track 'PS Exclusive' has it. Any Other City is a fine album, one passed over by some people (me included) - well worth tracking down, alongside the recent live album...

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars he's the shaker baby!, 4 May 2001
By D. P. Briggs (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is really refreshing record. It'll put a smile on your face. The music has got great spirit and vitality. The Leanover (their debut single) is excellent, and this CD sees an even better recording of this song. Juno, Envoys and Sorrow are also particularly good. The music has got a great rough LoFi feel to it. I like it lots.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's like someone continually blinking at the light, 6 Mar 2001
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Just listened to this and I can't decide if it's the best album of the last few years or actually just very average. But if I were you I'd definitely buy it and decide then. Your life will improve for having listened to this record. There is something so fresh and sparkling about the atmosphere on it; it reminds me of blankets of snow in cities in the winter...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly uplifting
Lets get it over with, it just isn't possible to review this album without mentioning Sue Tompkins rather distinct, half-spoken delivery, that you'll either love or hate... Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Marcus Carlsby

5.0 out of 5 stars so soft...
this is a very understated album, repetetive and mesmeric. some ramling muse with disordered and, occasionally, inane lyrics deliverered in a near-whisper speech-song. Read more
Published on 16 April 2004 by Daniel Dalton

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as the nme reckon!
This is an awesome album. The vocals are esoteric and resonant against a background of simple and effective post rock stylings. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2004 by L. Hardt

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb - Buy
A fantastic album - this is one of my favorite cds (and believe me I have an extensive collection). It is a highly original album the like of which I haven't heard before. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2002 by a_v_b

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