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Dissociatives

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  • Audio CD (2 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Eleven
  • ASIN: B0001VWPHE
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 70,294 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Album Description
The Dissociatives was conceived by Daniel Johns and Paul Mac. The pair first met when Paul remixed "Freak" by Daniel's band, Silverchair, in 1997. Over the years that followed, Paul worked on both Silverchair's Neon Ballroom and Diorama albums. He also guested onstage with the band a couple of times. Through these creative experiences the guys became friends. This led them to create an experimental EP called "I Can't Believe It's Not Rock" in 2000.

In mid 2003 the pair got together to write and record The Dissociatives. They produced the album themselves; all the music was written jointly with Daniel subsequently penning the words and melodies. They recorded the basic tracks in London then a few months later they regrouped in Sydney and Newcastle to finish it off. It includes the singles "Young Man, Old Man" and "Somewhere down the Barrel".

CD Description
With Silverchair on hiatus, frontman Daniel Johns is joinedby Australian dance pioneer Paul Mac for this their self-titled debut album. A mix of Daft Punk style electronica and indie rock, the album sees the duo bring the two styles together in perfect harmony. Guest vocals also come from Johns' wife Natalie Imbruglia.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Daniel Johns works his magic again..., 24 Sep 2004
If you're expecting another Silverchair album like the almighty Diorama, then you'll be in for a shock when you hear this. The Dissociatives are not Silverchair, but are just as good in their own way. The album is very experimental, almost as experimental as trying to crossbreed a camel with a penguin... Back to the point, the album is filled with atmospheric sound effects and ambience, overlaid with piano/keyboard parts and light guitars. Don't try and listen out for heavily distorted guitars boys and girls, cos there ain't any. The music is very soft, poppy, easy on the ears (a bit like some tracks on Diorama I guess), and quite commercial. The work that Paul Mac and Daniel Johns have put into this album is very imaginative using all sorts of different arrangements and styles throughout. The strongest point for me is Daniel Johns' vocals. His melody lines, harmonies, lyrics and general song writing is brilliant, and he hasn't taken a step back at all for this project. He is still consistent and powerful as ever with this band as he is with Silverchair. A born genius. So the bottom line is, if you're open to something a bit different to Silverchair and you like Daniel John's vocals, then you'll be proud to own this album and place it next to your Silverchair collection within the midst of your CD racks. It shall not be put in the "to burn and destroy"' pile where you may find the likes of Linkin Park and Evanescence! Anyway, I definitely recommend this album to anyone, it takes a while to get into, but hey, that's always the fun part. Enjoy!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, 6 Mar 2006
While many bands lately are experimenting with rock music to all degree's, from the enchanting sound of Arcade Fire's 'Funeral' to the electro beats ridden within the likes of Panic! At The Disco and Head Automatica, The Dissociatives seem to capture the perfect balance of all of these sounds with their own unique flare into a brilliant album. Many artists end up sounding 'messy' when trying to experiment and come up with fresh sounding music, however The Dissociatives have produced an album that flows and keeps you intrigued and captivated throughout. Whether you want a cd to chill out to, dance to, or just to have as background music, this album is perfect for everyone!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars APPRECIATE THIS FOR WHAT IT IS., 8 April 2005
WARNING: THIS IS NOT SILVERCHAIR. And it is for that very reason where its strengths lie. If you aren't too elitist to appreciate edgy, crunchy electro-pop, then this may well be for you.

In my humble opinion, the album's strengths lie in the combination of Paul Mac's intelligent musical structure and techno-bloops, versus Daniel Johns' lyrical and melodic eccentricities. It's a two-man show - the band wouldn't exist without the two geniuses clunking about together; for all his acclaim, Johns could not have done this by himself.

Standout tracks for me are We're Much Preferred Customers, which literally takes me to another place entirely, and Horror With Eyeballs - a carnival-esque, musical dodgem-ride around Johns' musical brain. The singles (Somewhere Down The Barrel & Young Man, Old Man) are fun, and more accessible.

All I can say is that this record is a little gem to someone who loved Silverchair massively, but was a little fed up of all the angst. It is mature but fun, experimental, melodic and intelligent. Enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance and Genius from Messrs Johns and Mac
I first heard "Young Man, Old Man" on the radio (I'm on holiday in Australia right now) so I knew immediately it was Daniel John's vocals. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2005 by Karen Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
buy this album. you will not regret it. beautiful.
Published on 12 May 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
well one can't expect the silverchair riffing on 'One way mule' or the early stuff but hey this album deserves a very good rating. Read more
Published on 12 May 2004 by fqabar

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy. Funky. Genius. This album iseverything.
When you listen to something for the first time and you just don't knowwhat to think of it, it’s extremely easy to just dismiss it and call itaverage, or even rubbish for... Read more
Published on 28 April 2004 by Andy Reynolds

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