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~ Alpinestars
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (17 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Riverman
  • ASIN: B0000668LP
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 60,866 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Snow Patrol (Part 1)
2. NuSEX City
3. Hotel Parallel
4. Burning Up
5. Brotherhood
6. Vital Love Disciple
7. Lovecraft
8. Crystalnight
9. Snow Patrol (Part 2)
10. Carbon Kid
11. New Ice Age

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Amazon.co.uk Review
White Noise is the second album from Krautpop duo Alpinestars--a work that finds them ransacking the vaults of cult German bands like Neu! and Kraftwerk and treating them to a slick, cartoonish modern overhaul. Their first album in 2000 B.A.S.I.C, leant a little too heavily on the established pillars of Krautrock, but White Noise rejects such an abstract approach in favour of actual songs, beckoning vocals into the mix--notably, "Carbon Kid", which features guest vocals from Placebo frontman Brian Molko. This isn't just fluffy ear candy: "Burning Up" is a fine example of the Alpinestars' skill at penning an infectious pop song but their greatest skill is in the way they infuse traditionally icy Teutonic techno sounds with a syrupy warmth, elementary synthplay, synthetic motorik beats, and starburst guitar roars coalescing into one fresh-sounding whole. Where most modern practitioners of Krautrock pursue the discipline down into a mire of off-key experimentalism and difficult tempos, at their best, the Alpinestars hold true to the original purity of the music. White Noise is the sound of the future, perfect. --Louis Pattison

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5.0 out of 5 stars Music of the future, 22 Nov 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: White Noise [VINYL] (Vinyl)
I find it quite strange to see many lukewarm reviews both in the general music press and on this site. The broadsheet papers where much more behind it giving anything betwee 8 and 10 out of 10. I think the people who didnt like it were fans of the first album, which was shamelessly retro and made for a small record label with no recording budget. In my view White Noise is a fantastic album and there is absolutely nothing like it around at the moment, both in style and contact. Alpinestars have developed into a songwriting band using all forms of instruments. They've moved away from the plethora of sampler duo (read Royksopp and Lemon Jelly) chill out music and used much more live instrument over the songs. They also sing (all but one of) the tracks themselves rather than rely on convenient cool collaborations (with Molko's reputation and battering from the press he can not be regarded as sales boosting!!). I think they've made a very rare record these days, beautiful and emotional from start to finish. Absolutely nothing like New Order (apart from Vital Love Disciple. Thats a very lazy comparison to make because they are an electronic band from Manchester). I would say White Noise is just as influenced by Nick Drake (re Burning Up, New Ice Age, Crystalnight) and Daft Punk (Nu Sex City). I think it will be a gem that people will be listening to in 20 years time over and over again and wondering why it never sold a by the million at the time.This is top drawer music, timeless and unique. Snow Patrol (Part 2, not the single version) is quite simply the most enchanting song ive heard for years, bubbling with tension and seedy lyrics. Very accessible, non pretensious, underground pop music. If you're only after ironic retro 80's revisiting, this aint the album for you, despite other misleading reviews it is stunninly diverse but flows majestically. If you dont have it, your missing out.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One not to be missed!, 12 Jun 2003
By Mr. S. Bennett "stevenbennett5" (london) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: White Noise (Audio CD)
This album is one of the best albums of 2002. Ok, so 'electronic' music is not so trendy at the moment (only because it doesn't get the exposure of course) but this record makes you realise that there's no substitute for a good tune with a melody! The use of 'electronic noises' and instrumentation is precise and together with careful use of vocals is spot-on. There is not one bad track on this album and you are guaranteed not to tire of it because it is actually quite diverse and therefore difficult to describe and pigeon-hole.

'Carbon Kid' should not really influence your decision to buy or not to buy this as White noise works very well as an album more than on an individual song basis. I listened to their first album B.A.S.I.C, which made me laugh because it was so lacklustre (which incidentally is nothing like this wonderful piece of work, B.A.S.I.C, was, in comparison, well...basic, really). There have been comparisons to New Order but that's unfair and uneccessary, just enjoy the record and give Alpinestars the credit they deserve.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be even better., 26 Jun 2002
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Alpinestars second album has much in common with the first; catchy, melodic synth inspired dance music with a kraut-rock and 80's edge to it. This time round though there's a little more emphasis on the rock with acoustic and electric guitars featuring prominently throughout the album. Their sound has certainly progressed and the addition of the rockier edge to certain tracks creates a more dynamic sound. Influences also seem to be a little more diverse and broader this time round with the vocals also stronger throughout. Highlights are the excellent singles Snow Patrol and Carbon Kid (featuring Brian Molko) plus the superb disco dance pop of NuSex City. The rest of the tracks don't match up to the high standard of the aforementioned but are by no means poor, it's just a pity they don't have that same lasting impact on the ears and mind. Certainly worth a listen and definitely worth investigation if you liked their last offering B.A.S.I.C. For the uninitiated, listen to one of the singles first and if they float your boat snap the album up. Fans of the Lo-Fidelity Allstars should also find the album interesting.
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