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  • Audio CD (23 Feb 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Virgin
  • ASIN: B0001E5UD2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 97,452 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Debut album from Bristol trio who combine the lush, languidsound of 60s easy-listening pop in the vein of Serge Gainsbourg or Brazilian tropicalia with jazz, funk and soul influences. Their use of modern production techniques and trip-hopbeats is at times reminiscent of Lamb or Massive Attack. Includes the single 'Bellissimo'.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A journey to dreamland, 1 Mar 2004
This review is from: They Died for Beauty (Audio CD)
This is one of the best chilled-out and laid back albums I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

The vocals are reminiscent of Alison Goldfrapp, Shirley Bassey, and Beth Gibbons. This, mixed with delicate but huge sounding orchestral, cinematic symphonies almost makes it sound more like a film score than an 'typical' album.

For fans of early Goldfrapp, Zero 7, even Portishead and any chilled out trip hop acts I would definitely recommend this album to you. Its slightly more orchestral and jazz orientated than those acts, but non the less still excellent music to have on in the background when working, at dinner parties, or just before going to bed - it really helps you to relax and drift off.

Overall 'They died for beauty' is a beautiful, orchestral, continental-sounding gem of an album and well worth a look.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly Beautiful, 26 Feb 2004
This review is from: They Died for Beauty (Audio CD)
How to classify this so that others have a reference point to decide whether buy this is a difficult proposition. Is it cinematic trip-hop? Well sort of... Most reminicent of Goldfrapp's "Felt Mountain" and the oft forgotten and overlooked but seminal "Formica Blues" by Mono, this album combines cinematic strings with modern beautiful vocals, up to date treatments, current beats and often a cool jazzy style. Fans of John Barry, David Arnold, Burt Bacharach, Zero 7, Blue States, Air, Telepopmusik, Snooze, Les Jumeaux, Hooverphonic, Bebel Gilberto, more orchestral Drum 'n'Bass (Goldie/LTJ Bukem) and even Portishead may find something to listen to here.

Perfect arrangements, nostalgic samples, quality production and being almost completely different from anything you will hear in the mainstream, makes this a five star purchase.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The new beginning.., 27 May 2004
Well what can i say? This is simply THE best CD i've bought this year, and will remain in my heart and soul for years to come. An album that flows seamlessly, and conjures up images of lazy afternoons and evenings where your troubles have taken a restbite. Go on, indulge yourselves. It's well worth it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo!
This has to be one of the best chill-out albums ever. Easily as good as Zero 7's beautiful debut, "Simple Things" (2001), Kate Bush's inspirational and delightful double-disk... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2007 by N. Sutherland

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!
I can't really recommend this album enough. I won't add much to what the other reviewers said, except to say that this is probably my favourite album of all time (and i don't say... Read more
Published on 6 July 2005 by Duncan Rhodes

4.0 out of 5 stars a worthy cause
There must be something in the local produce of Bristol for once again it has delivered unto us an inspiring and dreamy group with all the little flourishes, which touch the heart... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2004 by vincenzo1uk

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting!
This CD has a very beautiful vocal, and some really excellent dreamy lounge, although it is not your usual lounge! It is dreamy, sparse, and somewhat cinematic in parts! Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2004 by P. Bulos

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible - I can't stop playing it!
I buy alot of music but until this CD I've never, ever, been moved enough to write a review. It's hard to describe what genre it falls into and I feel that it does it an injustice... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars future classic
resolutely un-fashionable and all the better for it.
beautiful, intellingent and very musical - the uk press probably won't admit to liking this until it's sold a million... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Beauty endures
There must be something in the local produce of Bristol for once again it has delivered unto us an inspiring and dreamy group with all the little flourishes, which touch the heart... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2004 by vincenzo1uk

5.0 out of 5 stars All I've been expecting, was make true!
I've heard their 2 ep's, which were so magic so beatiful that I couldn't hardly wait till the complete album to be released.
But there it is. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2004 by mogkumo

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