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- Date Released: May 9, 2000
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock, Alternative
- Label: Mantra Recordings
Scottish band makes their chamber pop masterpiece
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We Say...
Utterly, utterly delicious, this album swims in beautiful, elegant, lavishly textured melodies. It should have transformed the only band named after a Tour de France cyclist from mainstays of the '90s Scots indie circuit into superstars. Yet despite a Mercury Music Prize nomination, the Delgados' third album — an unequivocal classic — was destined to leave the commercial world unmoved and the band split after failing miserably to match it with their next one. Still, it's not too late to discover the many, subtle joys of The Great Eastern, with its orchestral settings, surprising melodic shifts, visionary production (Dave Fridmann), the gorgeous, fragile, fractured vocals of Emma Pollock and an unfailing capacity to surprise, not least when you fathom out lyrics much harsher than you'd imagine from the mellow soundscapes. "American Trilogy," "Accused of Stealing" and, especially, "Knowing When to Run" stir all the right senses.
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They Say...
On the Delgados' third album, their dreamy, loose-limbed, and slightly folky pop music continues to mature, and their skill at songwriting is increasingly matched by a talent for orchestration. Some listeners will find this trend off-putting, but be patient: The horn section on "The Past That Suits You Best" may sound pretentious on first listen, but it sounds perfect by the third. Ditto for the time signature changes on "Accused of Stealing," which is also distinguished by guitarist Emma Pollock's delightfully plain-spoken vocals. "American Trilogy" is a pretty cringe-worthy song title, but the song is pretty enough and the strings are subtle. And on "No Danger," Alun Woodward has the good taste (and, probably, the ironic sensibility) to lift the melody from Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through the Night." The album ends with a strong gesture: the minimalist "Make Your Move," on which Pollock sings a sweetly simple melody supported largely by piano, Dobro, and cello.
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The Past That Suits You Best |
6:21 |
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| 02. | |
Accused of Stealing |
5:42 |
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| 03. | |
American Trilogy |
4:46 |
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| 04. | |
Reasons for Silence |
3:28 |
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| 05. | |
Thirteen Gliding Principles |
3:44 |
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| 06. | |
No Danger |
6:32 |
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| 07. | |
Aye Today |
4:55 |
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| 08. | |
Witness |
4:04 |
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| 09. | |
Knowing When to Run |
3:26 |
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| 10. | |
Make Your Move |
3:12 |
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10 Total Tracks, 46:10 Total Length
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