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Audio CD (2 Jun 2008)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Enhanced
Label: Copenhagen Records/EMI
ASIN: B00117BCC6
Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,062 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Fantastic 6

2. Fascination

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5. What Is Happening

6. Go Go

7. Touch Me Touching You

8. Rubberboots

9. Public Image

10. Nothing But My Baby

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It’s difficult not to like Danish six-piece Alphabeat. Their retro-fuelled ‘wonky pop’ is pure optimistic fun of the kind that only po-faced too-cool-for-schoolers could possibly diss. This Is Alphabeat, their UK debut, is a version of their platinum-selling Danish release Alphabeat, minus some of the cheesier moments and with three brand new tracks produced by Mike Spencer (Kylie, Beverley Knight, Jamiroquai). 80s-style pop is still very much the motto here, with singles like "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights" manifesting more than just a casual aura of fame school about them. "Boyfriend" is reminiscent of 80s Madonna and the skewed electro of "Touch Me Touching You" is ridiculously saccharine and highly infectious. One of Spencer’s additions is worth noting - a cheerful romp through PiL's "Public Image," chirpy whistling and all, that will undoubtedly make John Lydon purple with rage. This Is Alphabeat packs in the musical clichés for sure, but there’s no denying the band’s zest and sincerity. At only ten tracks, this is a short but defiantly sweet statement.--Danny McKenna

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The debut LP from Danish pop tykes Alphabeat takes in pop influences such as Abba and Wham, a vibrant and zany collection of tunes that is symptomatic of their comparative infancy. After a whirlwind of press attention on the emergence of their 'Fascination' single in early 2008 comes 'This Is Alphabeat', a slightly nostalgic but still vigorous and youthful effort that recalls the melodic fixation of fellow EuropeansThe Concretes, but with an essential buoyancy all their own. Includes the singles '10,000 Nights Of Thunder' and 'Fascination'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the other reviews-quirky and brill!, 6 Jun 2008

By	Sam "kingathon" (UK) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

I completely agree with the reviewer who said it is hard to define who Alphabeat will appeal to-could it be the younger market, or people nostalgic for eighties pop, or the "cool" music market. Because Alphabeat have (at least so far) not been tarnished with the same brush as S-Club 7 or even Abba as cheesy pop which can only be enjoyed by children or really sad people...Luckily at the moment Alphabeat are currently widely well regarded by a variety of sources-for example The Guardian gives the album 4stars as does The Sun.
1.Fantastic 6-A fantastic album opener, but it is not the best track on here by quite a long way... 7/10
2.Fascination-Quirky, addictive pop. This song is Alphabeat at their absolute best! 10/10
3.10 000 Nights-Another addictive song and it's really good, but is just slighly cornier than Fascination. 9/10
4.Boyfriend-Probably my favourite track on the album, it is unbelieveably catchy and the vocals are brilliant. 10/10
5.What Is Happening-The first time I heard this one I wasn't too impressed, but its a real grower and it is an excellent song. 9/10
6.Go Go-Again quirky, catchy, pop. 9/10
7.Touch Me Touching You-This track really is reminiscent of a bygone era and for that amongst other reasons, it's super! 9/10
8.Rubberboots-Another of my favourite tracks, the only "ballad" on the album and its not at all typical. 10/10
9.Public Image-This is an interesting cover, but I would have preferred it to be omitted as it is not their strongest. 7/10
10.Nothing But My Baby-A fantastic ending and extremely suitable! 9/10

My one main criticism of the album would be that it's too short, but then again I realise the best albums often are (e.g. Duffy-Rockferry, Amy Winehouse-Back to Black etc.)

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4.0 out of 5 stars It definately has the beat..., 6 Jun 2008

By	Just Joe (Isle of Man) - See all my reviews

"This is Alphabeat" can only be described as 'a grower'.
The two singles "Fascination" and "10,000 Nights" are the most up-beat tracks on the album, making the others seem slightly... less enjoyable. After a few run throughs though, many other songs come into their own (such as "Boyfriend"). Oh, and the cover is nice too!
Overall a good buy!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but a little disappointing..., 31 Aug 2009

By	Craig Skinner "{insert your own joke here}" (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first time I heard the single 'Fascination' I knew I had to own this album. In my opinion it has to be one of the best pop songs produced in a long time - that brilliant bouncy chorus with just the right amount of the 80's mixed in never fails to get my head nodding along!
Follow-up single '10,000 Nights' didn't grab me in the same way as 'Fascination' first did but it was a grower and before long I realised it was another nicely written, fun, grown-up pop song. Inevitably, it would always get turned up in our house when the video came on the music channels, much the same as 'Fascination' had!
So when I finally got the album I was a little disappointed...
It's not that it's a bad album by any means - it is good - and I'm happy for it to live in my CD collection... but I just don't see myself picking it out and choosing to listen to it all that often.
The album opens with 'Fantastic 6', a decent pop song if a little cheesy. For me it then peaks at 'Fascination' / '10,000 Nights' with 'Boyfriend' also being a reasonably strong effort. The rest of the album then just seems to lack something... and it's very hard to pin down what that is. It just doesn't DO IT for me. The low point though is 'Rubberboots', a monotonous slow track that seems to go on for far longer than it needs to. I also wasn't keen on the PiL cover, it just left me cold really.
To end on a positive though, the production is excellent, with the dual vocals of Anders SG and Stine Bramsen really shining though on the first half of the album.
If you like grown-up pop songs with just a touch of retro 80's cheese then you'll enjoy this album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super-dooper
If you're looking for musical excellence this is not for you, but if cheesey, pointless pop with catchy lyrics is what you're looking for you can't go wrong with this album.

Published 7 months ago by Michael Hedley

4.0 out of 5 stars great pop album,
I really enjoyed this album, it has the type of music that when your driving along, you sing out loud to, you can't help it.

Published 10 months ago by K. Bryan

4.0 out of 5 stars Just good, wholesome fun
A cracking modern pop album that doesn't take itself too seriously or try to be anything it isn't - no po-faced deep and meaningful "message" here and all the better for it. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Mr Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a debut album!
A good album very much a grower but the more you hear it the more you will love it...wasnt too impressed on first listen but now i love it.... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Chris Blake

1.0 out of 5 stars Did they drop from space?
This "band" dropped from space, or have been trapped somewhere for over 50 years, these is the only logical reasons i can think of that they must have travelled many many miles... Read more

Published 19 months ago by C. Coomber

5.0 out of 5 stars Alphabeat = Amazing
Debut album from Danish group Alphabeat. I have seen them perform live twice now, they would have to be the pop band of today. Great songs, great live performers!! Read more

Published 19 months ago by A. Noble

5.0 out of 5 stars a lovely upbeat guilty pleasure
The alphabeat album is bound to help lift the gloom of those who had a hard days work with poppy upbeat tracks like "10,00 nights of thunder" and "fascination" which are popular... Read more

Published 19 months ago by spike

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Rehash
This is not the original album. Three of the best tracks have been removed (Into the Jungle, Ocean Blue and The Hours) and replaced with sloppy generic synth-pop dribble (Gogo,... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Lee Kelly

4.0 out of 5 stars At once frothy and retro
A great album, all high-octane Scissor Sister-esque camp one moment and full-of-itself grandeur the next. Read more

Published 20 months ago by C. Porter

5.0 out of 5 stars Alphabeat - Fantastic!!!!
Alphabeat are brilliant! I saw them live twice recently in London and after the first performance i bought the album. Read more

Published 21 months ago by catherine harrison

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