Stars Nightsongs
Format: CD.
Label: Le Grand Magistery.
Label reference #: HRH-019.
TK Mailorder Reference ID: M6791
Approximate release date: December 12, 2000.
Genres: Rock/Pop
Price: $10.97 [Out of Stock]
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Track listing:
1. "Counting Stars On The Ceiling"
2. "My Radio (AM Mix)"
3. "Going, Going, Gone"
4. "This Charming Man"
5. "On Peak Hill"
6. "International Rock Star"
7. "The Very Thing"
8. "Write What You Know"
9. "Tru"
10. "Better Be Heaven"
11. "Liar"
12. "Tonight"
13. "Toxic Holiday"
14. "My Radio (FM Mix)"
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Twee Kitten review of Nightsongs
by Keith Mclachlan
As the first few songs passed I wondered why Ms. Kate liked this cause it sounded a lot like the Melys and she has no time for the Melys, but myself, I was thinking at least the Melys are welsh and Stars, they're just canadian and as a former Canadian myself I know firsthand there is absolutely no allure in being Canadian. But then things got a lot more interesting. It actually sounds something like you would imagine Ian Catt's solo record sounding like (mind Ian may have already released several records I have no idea), if he had absorbed all of the influences of bands he has produced in the past ten years. There is some Saint Etienne here, some Field Mice, of course I would need to add the Smiths though their influence appears mostly to resonate only in the decision to cover the most perfect of Smiths songs 'This Charming Man' and well while that cover is interesting it is so only because while not a radical re-interpretation it only vaguely resembles the original by including a sample of the original guitar riff. It is the Smiths made less sexless though, and considering the repressed energy of the original that is a fine accomplishment. Wearing their Canadian on their sleeves, it is impeccably mannered and somewhat non-aggressive save for the few profane moments. Which, then, makes me wonder then why did not Wordsworth cuss? Cause those bad words seem out of place in moments of melancholy and graceful streams the likes of which are present in loads on this record, and their profane thoughts blunt act merely as bluntly dimming effects, at least to my ears. The music is indiepop/trip-hop and while the trip-hop genre is long past its sell date somehow they charm enough to make the disc rather outstanding actually, must be their cuteness quotient that overcomes. This, belonging to me, sort of reaction is entirely a surprise as they interview poorly and I fully expected to hate their record once I finally got around to listening. But, somehow, I don't, indeed it is all very pretty.
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Format: CD.
Label: Le Grand Magistery.
Label reference #: HRH-019.
TK Mailorder Reference ID: M6791
Approximate release date: December 12, 2000.
Genres: Rock/Pop
Price: $10.97 [Out of Stock]
On Sale! (Usual price
List price:
1 unit in cart. Remove from cart.
Track listing:
1. "Counting Stars On The Ceiling"
2. "My Radio (AM Mix)"
3. "Going, Going, Gone"
4. "This Charming Man"
5. "On Peak Hill"
6. "International Rock Star"
7. "The Very Thing"
8. "Write What You Know"
9. "Tru"
10. "Better Be Heaven"
11. "Liar"
12. "Tonight"
13. "Toxic Holiday"
14. "My Radio (FM Mix)"
listen to all tracks as .m3u playlist
Twee Kitten review of Nightsongs
by Keith Mclachlan
As the first few songs passed I wondered why Ms. Kate liked this cause it sounded a lot like the Melys and she has no time for the Melys, but myself, I was thinking at least the Melys are welsh and Stars, they're just canadian and as a former Canadian myself I know firsthand there is absolutely no allure in being Canadian. But then things got a lot more interesting. It actually sounds something like you would imagine Ian Catt's solo record sounding like (mind Ian may have already released several records I have no idea), if he had absorbed all of the influences of bands he has produced in the past ten years. There is some Saint Etienne here, some Field Mice, of course I would need to add the Smiths though their influence appears mostly to resonate only in the decision to cover the most perfect of Smiths songs 'This Charming Man' and well while that cover is interesting it is so only because while not a radical re-interpretation it only vaguely resembles the original by including a sample of the original guitar riff. It is the Smiths made less sexless though, and considering the repressed energy of the original that is a fine accomplishment. Wearing their Canadian on their sleeves, it is impeccably mannered and somewhat non-aggressive save for the few profane moments. Which, then, makes me wonder then why did not Wordsworth cuss? Cause those bad words seem out of place in moments of melancholy and graceful streams the likes of which are present in loads on this record, and their profane thoughts blunt act merely as bluntly dimming effects, at least to my ears. The music is indiepop/trip-hop and while the trip-hop genre is long past its sell date somehow they charm enough to make the disc rather outstanding actually, must be their cuteness quotient that overcomes. This, belonging to me, sort of reaction is entirely a surprise as they interview poorly and I fully expected to hate their record once I finally got around to listening. But, somehow, I don't, indeed it is all very pretty.
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