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Gods and Monsters [CD + DVD] [Limited Edition]

~ I Am Kloot
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (11 April 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Limited Edition
  • Label: Echo
  • ASIN: B0007SK9OW
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 82,558 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. No Direction Home
2. Gods and Monsters
3. Over My Shoulder
4. An Ordinary Girl
5. The Stars look Familiar
6. Strange Without You
7. Astray
8. Hong Kong Lullaby
9. Sand and Glue
10. Avenue of Hope
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Disc: 2
1. A Strange arrangement of colour (Live at the Ritz)
2. From your Favourite Sky (Live at the Ritz)
3. 3 Feet Tall (Live at the Ritz)
4. Not A Reasonable Man (Live at the Ritz)
5. Same Deep Water As Me (Live at the Ritz)
6. Here For The World (Live at the Ritz)
7. Proof (Live at the Ritz)
8. Life In a Day (Live at the Ritz)
9. Life In a Day (Video)
10. 3 Feet Tall (Video)
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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
It seems the kind of fan I Am Kloot attracts is the same kind of devotional follower as Belle & Sebastian's--the kind that would have played the previous two albums to death, and will see no fault in the release of Gods & Monsters. And building on the previous two records- which, in retrospect, have their own charming, but undeniable faults- third time's a charm for John Bramwell and co.

Initial single "Over My Shoulder" is the most commercial thing here, but the rest of the album is equally excellent, rocking (opener "No Direction Home"), cynical (the bitter title track,) and mysterious ("An Ordinary Girl", reminiscent of Freaks-era Pulp) in equal measures. However, it's the second half of the album, with the divine "Avenue of Hope" that pushes the album into the five-star category.

Between the bittersweet delivery by Bramwell, and the suitably sparse production, this album exudes a charm that's rarely heard today--lyrics far more interesting than anything Chris Martin or Kelly Jones write, and melodies strong enough to stand alone without any window-dressing. It's a testament to the power of the band that this album is as affecting- and essential- as Leonard Cohen or Tindersticks. --Thom Allott

CD Description
'Gods And Monsters' is the third album from Manchester based trio I Am Kloot. This release recalls the acoustic driven indie rock of their debut album, 'Natural History'. The single 'Over My Shoulder' is also included.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Their time has come, 8 April 2005
By Mr. M. A. Brown "bear2005" (UK) - See all my reviews
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How much do I like I Am Kloot? Lots and lots. And how grateful am I that they persisted? Lots and lots. As with every album this one currently travels everywhere with me on my iPod.
'Kloot's' slow, careful rise to prominence, which could well kick into orbit with this, their best work by far, can be seen as a major triumph of raw talent over adversity.
Whilst the first two albums were both class acts they have now acquired a fuller, jazzier, moodier sound.
Highlights (if I must) being; single "Over My Shoulder" with a country-ballad feel but delicate jazzy drums and infectious bass hooks; "Astray" is pure poetry and closest to the old sound, a guitar-and-voice ballad on love, and whose melancholy is so heartfelt that it makes your legs shake. "Sand and Glue", a darker and more enraged rock song. "Dead Men's Cigarette" with its surreal lyrics goes beyond irony into a deeper disillusion feeling, while final track "I Believe" is the glorious conclusion of a meaningful, thought out and mature album.
I Am Kloot's debut "Natural History" was one of my favourite albums of 2002, and "Gods and Monsters" matches its quality while expanding their sound.
God's and Monsters threatens to become one of the soundtracks to 2005. Although too eclectic and, probably too clever to lift them to Coldplay or Keane status, it will certainly provide inspiration for a generation to come.
If you don't really know them, take a chance, you might just love them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Divine Music, 5 May 2005
I bought this album having liked their first, and although this album is definitely by the same band, each of the songs has a pleasingly unique sound, while the lyrics and voice of John Bramwell tie the album together. For me the outstanding songs here are 'Strange Without You', a catchy, jazzy song and the title track, which marries the trademark darkly humorous lyrics perfectly to the tune.
The individuality of the songs adds to the appeal for me, as it's nice to hear a band try something different, and prevents the songs from sounding tired or reused.
A well earned five stars.
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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Stuff, 11 April 2005
I first came across "I am Klute" when a mate lent me their first albumn, at that stage it was available in Australia, I got there second when it came out and then this newbie, and its all good, from the start to the end. There seems to be little on this band on the net, or I know not where to look, but they are a band of much substance, I saw there clips once on late night tv and this band is one of the lesser known gems, not sure if there big in the Uk but there cds are no longer available in Aus. If you like Turin Brakes & Doves you will like this and you dont like them you will still like this because its all good. Buy it and help make this band bigger so they become more wide spread.
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