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4.0 out of 5 stars
Up periscope! - take a look at The Submarines , 29 Oct 2008
Like other reviewers, I only found out about The Submarines through Aimee Mann; they supported her at her Sheffield gig a week ago. I checked out their Myspace page the night before and the audio there (most of this album) convinced me to get to the gig early enough to see them. I wasn't disappointed! They are good live, and I bought the album there and then.
Having played it every day since, these songs have really grown on me, and there is a happy, warm feeling conveyed in the music - uplifting and positive stuff. It may not be deep, or emotional, and it may sound a bit poppy and disposable, but it's addictive. Many of the tracks simply bring a smile to your face with their catchy rhythms, varied noises and effects, and pretty harmonies. "The wake up song", "swimming pool" and "you me and the bourgeoisie" all have great hooks, that you want to hear over and over.
It is hard to say exactly who The Submarines are like, as they have their own sound; but I can hear similarities to The Cardigans, The Sundays, and Dubstar.
Anyway, I'm hooked, and I'm already about to purchase their 2006 album to complement Honeysuckle Weeks. I hope plenty of other people who'd like a bit of `happy' music now and then will give them a listen.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky, 24 Oct 2008
I agree with my fellow reviewer.. I stumbled across this band after seeing them mentioned on an Aimee Mann website - my all time favourite singer/songwriter Aimee Mann.. if its good enough for Aimee its good enough for me, type thing.
Anyway I bought this album and really like it.
To me it is a quirky cross between The Cardigans, Fiona Apple, an Australian band from the 90's called Frente and yes I also agree there is a touch of Bjork about one song in particular.
This album made me feel summery and bright and breezy even though I was on a cold damp London train into work this morning but the songs, voices and is that a stylophone! they use all made me think of roller skating down an LA beach and drinking colouful cocktails in American diners...
There's nothing earth shatteringly brilliant about this album but its a fun, feelgood ride and while quite short (only 34 minutes) it fills the time nicely for a dreary commute and thats all I ask.
It also has good lyrics.. not the usual drivel that seems to be about at the moment. The lyrics are actually quite clever sometimes and one song can change tempo a couple of times during that song so it keeps it interesting.
Luckily also I am seeing Aimee Mann at the O2 venue tonight and The Submarines are supporting.. lucky coincidence....?!?!?
Nice one...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Flower power, 24 Oct 2008
I must admit that the first time I heard of the Submarines is when I went to see Aimee Mann's concert. They were the supporting act. I later found out that one of the tracks from the album, You, Me and the Bourgeoise was used in Apple iphone 3G commercial in the States (haven't had never heard it over here). Unlike the other tunes from Apple, to me anyway, still remained underplayed and highly infectious!
Honestly, I think they are good. Both album and also during live performance. Hazard and Dragonetti are the brains of the band. The music are infectious, almost-hippie like and at times, it reminded you of Bjork! Although in saying that it's nothing like Bjork's! I find it difficult to describe their style. In one way, it's almost child-like, flower-power but certainly with a definite sense of tune and attitude.On the other hand, it's relatively mature and touching. Perhaps folkish? (rather harsh to say that!) tune with an extreme attitude!
I love it. I would give it a try or at least go to their website to judge it for yourself.
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