Talk Talk - Spirit of Eden
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Free Music Review: Shimmering beauty in every note
Hit: 5 Stars
I can't determine why Amazon chooses to call this album "ambient" - the clanging cymbals, muscular, noisy, almost Zeppelinesque riffing of "Desire" certainly puts that careless assertion right on its head. Although most of this music is quite ethereal it has too much pulse, structure, and quiet intensity to describe it as "ambient". The stunning opener, "The Rainbow" contains one of the most searing musical riffs of all time, and its played by Mark Feltham on a distorted harmonica, of all things! Its also hard to classify this as "prog" although its certainly ambitious and self-indulgent enough to describe it as such, and very nearly as radio-unfriendly as that genre. The music is at once stunning, well-orchestrated, challenging, and textured, with precocious instrumentation and thoughtful, although somewhat obtuse lyrics. Perhaps "The Rainbow" contains some political overtones, but Mark Hollis whispers his words as often as he chooses to sing them, so the overall effect is more of him being another well-crafted element of the musical climate rather than having an actual message stay with the listener.
I regard this album as one of the finest rock albums ever made, and in their canon, its very much a companion to their next ( and IMHO best) offering, _Laughing Stock_, in the way that it offers beauty, structure and orchestration to dissonance, formlessness and impressionistic tendencies. It should be owned by anyone who likes music that is both challenging and moving at the same time.
Free Music Review: One of the best albums ever
Hit: 5 Stars
For eight years, in the Eighties, I was a rock critic corresponding from Los Angeles for several European magazines. Before that, perhaps unusually, I had acquired, in Italy, a thorough and hands-on education in classical music. Jazz also featured prominently in my formative years. I must admit I missed "Spirit of Eden" when it was released, and found out about it only years later. Many of the reviews spoke of a music that made demands on the listener, and that would pay one back only after several listens. Nonsense: I expected something as abstruse as Anthony Braxton, I was delighted to chance upon a work which is great from the first note, and at the first listen. Yes, it will leave some listeners guessing, if they are not used to slightly more rarefied music. But even those who are, will continue to enjoy it after many listens. The thing that is most surprising is how quickly Mark Hollis learnt about "cultured" music and how tastefully he managed to incorporate his new finds, as if he had been jamming with Miles Davis or conducting music by Arvo Pärt. He had obviously metabolized all the great composers and musicians he had been avidly listening to, yet forging a very personal style. In conclusion, this is one of the best albums in the Eighties and indeed one of the best ever recorded. By not belonging to any specific genre, and yet by being so knowing and profoundly satisfying, it is a work for all listeners who want the most from music.Free Music Review: thank goodness this cd is in my life
Hit: 5 Stars
My story with this CD begins with my friend and I going to a high-end audio store pretending that we were going to actually buy something. My friend had worked in a recording studio for a couple years, so he knew the ins and outs of what the guy was saying, but I just stood there drooling over all the pretty things I could neither understand nor afford. Near the end of the tour, the two of us and the saleman went into a room with a couple chairs, a recliner, a couple amazing looking turntables, and a set of speakers in the front of the room. Of all the CDs, my friend pulls this one out. After making sure the speakers were perfectly balanced (of course I couldn't tell the difference) we popped in the CD. I nearly fell off my seat. Then my friend offered the recliner to me, which was situated directly in front center of the speakers. I had NEVER heard anything so beautful in my life. It made me tear up right there in the store.
I love this whole CD, from that amazing harmonica to the percussion spectacle in the middle of "Desire". My friend was right in saying that he's ruined me for life. The production and emotion of this album can only be truly appreciated blasted on decent headphones or speakers. One part of me wants to buy a bazillion copies of this and air-drop it over the world so everyone can hear it, but another part of me likes having it as my own personal gem. An incredible piece of work.
Free Music Review: Pure art
Hit: 5 Stars
this is true.if you search from true,untamed and beautifull sounds then propably this album is one of the best ambitious musical works ever.eventhough Talk Talk became popular with inteligent pop tracks like "Dum dum Girl" and "Such a shame",their later albums were slowly becoming more adult adn mature.while "Colours of spring" still contained catchy rock tunes,this album shows Talk Talk's melancholy in full shape,uncovered from synths,heavy rhythm section and a bit cheesy arranges.the only thing that is left is Mark Hollis incredibly moving vocals.Melodies are much better than on their previous releases.the good thing that is new here is a bit distorted bluesy guitar in few tracks ("Desire" is real rocker) and a lot of strange instruments that are making "Spirit of eden" so special.
from the beginning to calm "wealth" you will experience musical journey through pain,love,anger,desire and sadness.music is really rich and deep,sounds like it was recorded yesterday....
i just can't describe the whole album in few words and i do not want to write too much.well maybe it is not that helpfull but the only way to discover this amazing work of art is to listen to it.eventhough while in te beginning you may not like it gove it a chance."Spirit of eden" is really what should be called Art,not just music.
Free Music Review: Not your mamas new wave!
Hit: 5 Stars
Talk Talk to many are remembered as a sort of Fixx-like new wave synth rock band with their big hit Its my life and a few others. What many people dont realize is that TAlk TAlk ditched their "new wave" sound and dove headfirst into ambient freeform art rock with classical overtones and produced two of the best albums of the last 20 years- and in the case of Spirit of Eden the best sounding and most uncommercial pop record of the eighties. THe first song or piece here is over 20 minutes- moving from hushed ambient rock into almost jazzlike like moodiness(think Miles Davis ala In a silent way). The music weaves in a dark underbelly of despair and redemption with Singer Mark Hollis's odd mixed low voice rising and falling at the right times. The effect is stunning- but dont expect instant satisfaction. This is an album that needs to be listened to in the darkness or a sunday morning with ears and mind wide open. The whole mood is downtempo- sometimes bleak but always uplifting. Its littered with guest musicians and exotic and classical instruments- great fretless bass and brush drums. Sprit of Eden is TAlk Talk's masterwork which is just slightly better than the very similiar Laughingstock- another excellent album and the bands swansong. Seriously- you wont even think this is the same band and in many ways they no longer wore. A desert island disc without a doubt.