Epinions Recent Reviews for adicarter

Shaded Etienne

Mon, 29 May 2006 19:42:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - The Sound of Water is one of those albums that I’m glad I didn’t review too quickly. A cursory listen with this one is by no means enough to get the full weight of what this album delivers. This was the band’s sixth album, released in 2000. Six years...

A Philosophical Approach To Man's Darker Drives

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:40:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - As part of my studies at Sheffield University A.Alvarez is a name that has cropped up on the periphery of some of my coursework. “The Savage God” was not required reading but in the context of the material I was covering this book did pique my...

Almost Definitive...

Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:57:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - New Order’s back catalogue has been subject to a series of compilations over the last decade or so. From the sublime collection of “Substance” through to the decidedly patchy “Best Of” in the mid nineties through to the recent...

Electropop's Twisted Little Sister...

Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:32:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Cosmetique represent something of an unknown quantity for this reviewer considering I picked there debut album up from Amazon on the strength of Sarah Churchill (the vocalist performing a guest spot on Saint Etienne’s “Finisterre” album). It was a cheap...

New Order...Waiting For An Average Album?

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:47:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - There’s been a renewed interest in New Order of late, tying in another and presumably final single release from “Waiting For The Sirens’ Call’ album with yet another plundering of their back catalogue in the form of another greatest hits package. Rather...

Soft Industrial ?...Saint Etienne's 2002 Model.

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:25:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Finisterre was Saint Etienne’s release for 2002 and proved that although the band had achieved a significant degree of success they weren’t prepared to stand still in their musical endeavours. This isn’t the band taking a completely new...

Mylo, Retro, Samples & Rock and Roll!

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:10:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Mylo’s profile in the UK has become somewhat elevated of late. His debut album “Destroy Rock & Roll” has enjoyed a not insignificant level of commercial success and has spawned a couple of notable singles. He is in demand for remix work and the music...

Pop Growth...Take A Journey To Tiger Bay.

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:36:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - So far I’ve looked at Saint Etienne’s career more or less from both ends of the spectrum in terms of their releases. From the flawed potential of their debut “Foxbase Alpha” and subsequent “So Tough” and at the other end of the scale the polished...

A Well Kept Secret...

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:27:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - If you had asked me who The Decemberists were a few months ago then I would have been unable to furnish you with any information. My introduction to them came courtesy of the track “The Engine Driver” which was getting some rotation on BBC’s 6Music...

The Pop Blueprint Made Good

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:43:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Saint Etienne in 2005 finds the release of Tales From Turnpike House showing the band at the peak of their powers. A band that is confident and assured in their craft with a collection of songs that are delivered with style and substance. This is the...

So Tough...Better But Not Best.

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:44:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - 1993’s “So Tough” release by Saint Etienne marks a transition for the band in terms of approaching their potential. There is definite evidence of musical growth in the selection here yet on the flip side of the coin there are still negative factors left...

Classic Debut...Maybe Not.

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 08:29:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Long lauded as a classic debut Saint Etienne’s “Fox Base Alpha” is now nearly fifteen years old. Commonly seen as a precursor to the Britpop movement of the 1990’s. Saint Etienne have always delivered singles of finely crafted quality...

The New Queen of Pop...Holding The Crown?

Wed, 4 Feb 2004 18:08:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Following on from the synthesised rebirth that was ‘Fever’ Kylie Minogue has decided to continue her plans for pop domination with the release of the album ‘Body Language’. This is the album that many people were watching closely, after all ‘Fever’ was...

The Daddy of all Rucksacks!

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:06:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - A rucksack is something I carry with me almost everywhere. On a day to day basis there is always something I need to take with me that’s going to require being contained in a bag or carrier. Whether that be my laptop or simply folders and things I need...

History Revisited.

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 07:47:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - As the Star Trek universe grows it’s inevitable that there will be authors keen to fill in the gaps that the actual shows leave behind. You don’t have to search far these days to see a glut of Star Trek novellas coming from a variety of sources.
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OS X : Getting ready for the Big League?

Sun, 18 Aug 2002 17:57:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - The way it seems to me at the moment I represent the ‘old Mac’ brigade.

Both the systems I use at home are quite frankly from the age of beige, sure they are both G3 systems but in terms of what is available in technological terms for the...

Still Sleek and Still Sexy...The story of a middle aged Powerbook G3.

Sun, 11 Aug 2002 17:31:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Ok folks, here’s how the story goes.

Once upon a time Adi got into computers, he started building his own and generally began a learning curve that would last up until this present day. He would upgrade and update while slowly but surely...

Kylie's Finest ?

Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:13:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - If you’re from the UK and you’re reading this review then you pretty much know what Kylie Minogue is about. Let’s face it, in the UK she’s pretty hard to miss. The public over here can’t get her out of their heads (couldn’t resist that one) and she...

The Sound of The Best Night Out Ever...?

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 18:16:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - In my estimation ‘Since I Left You’ by The Avalanches is quite possibly one of the most important albums in the genre of dance music to emerge in the last few years.

Arranged, produced and recorded by Bobby and Darren Seltman what you have...

Pulp : His 'n' Hers : Sex in the City ?

Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:37:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Released in 1994 ‘His ‘n’ Hers’ was definite evidence of Pulp on the rise, with singles starting to trouble the lower reaches of the Top 40 and a distinct live following one of Sheffield’s long standing musical forces was starting to gather pace and head...

Once More Into The Beats...

Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:44:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ is something of a fan favourite when it comes to tracks by New Order. Originally featured on the 1986 album ‘Brotherhood’ it was chosen as a single release from this album in the same year. The producer and remixer of the day Shep...

Master Strokes ?

Tue, 4 Sep 2001 07:57:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - The Strokes seemed to come out of nowhere, riding on a huge foaming wave of hype they landed in the UK as the music papers latest press darlings. The live shows were heralded as the finest you would see anywhere and tickets were changing hands for...

The Evolution of New Order.

Mon, 3 Sep 2001 16:00:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - The evolution of a successful band over a period of time can at times be an interesting thing to observe. As times change different flavours of music come in and out of fashion. Musicians often develop a trademark sound which can live with them for a...

New Order : As Good As They Get...?

Mon, 3 Sep 2001 08:35:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - Just recently I’ve been on something of a spending spree when it comes to music. It’s not that I’ve just reawakened my urge to buy new stuff but I’ve also started picking up some of my old favourites on compact disc. Mainly to preserve the vinyl...

Depeche Mode : The Gentle Touch ?

Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:52:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adicarter - When you are dealing with a band as prolific as Depeche Mode it can make you wonder when the magic will run out. After all there are few bands who can claim to have released material as consistently good as this since the early 80’s.

One of...