- Audio CD (Jan 22 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: BMG Music Canada Ltd.
- ASIN: B00005UK0N
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Any Day Now |
| 2. Red |
| 3. Little Beast |
| 4. Powder Blue |
| 5. Bitten By The Tailfly |
| 6. Asleep In The Back |
| 7. Newborn |
| 8. Don't Mix Your Drinks |
| 9. Presuming Ed (Rest Easy) |
| 10. Coming Second |
| 11. Can't Stop |
| 12. Scattered Black And Whites |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Asleep in the Back, Elbow's frighteningly competent debut album, presents 11 tracks of rain-sodden misery blown up into the breed of gracefully elegiac fatalism that once formed the essence of, say, Joy Division. Elbow's foggy psychedelic swirl and sewer-deep dub bass lines might recall the prog-rock indulgences of Radiohead, but their grievances are unmistakably aired from the far end of a welfare line. "Any Day Now" veritably fidgets with small-town frustration, with lead singer Guy Garvey (a man with the voice of an angel and the face of a brickie) repeatedly hissing a mantra of desperation: "Any day now / How's about getting out of this place / Anyways?" Should we take it as a given that Elbow will break out of this rut of depression and despair? Asleep in the Back is good enough to suggest so, while also suggesting that fate can be awfully cruel. --Louis Pattison
Album Description
Japanese pressing of the UK Brit Pop bands debut album includes the bonus track 'Vum Garda', lifted from the b-side to their 'Red' single. 12 tracks in all including the singles, 'Red', 'Any Day Now' & 'Newborn'. 2001 release.
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Most helpful customer reviews
Pretty Awesome
Jan 5 2004
Format:Audio CD
I would give this album 4.5 stars. Not too many people have heard of these guys, and I just happened to stumble upon them one day. I picked this album up at a Newbury Comics, and I must say that the sky is the limit for this band. Their songs are so patient and beautiful, while not lacking a sense of urgency (Bitten by the Tailfly comes to mind). I would say that anyone who is a fan of music should get this. Comparisons to Radiohead and Coldplay are common place, but Elbow IS their own band. Check it out.
face value: wonderful
Nov 21 2003
Format:Audio CD
This album is a good listen if you like alternative rock music. I could say if you like Radiohead, or Coldplay, or any of the other ten thousand brit alt rock bands that have been taking the world by storm, but I simply say rock because when inspected and listened to multiple times closely, you will notice that Elbow is their own band, not just a cheap knock off. Every song is complex, and endearing, and interesting. If you're one who simply labels music by what it reminds you of, you may notice a plethora of analogous bands, but that's because of the archetypal nature of rock in the first place.
So long story short, just because some band sounds like Radiohead doesn't mean it sucks. This album is awesome no matter how you slice it, and no matter what amazing band you compare it to.
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Most recent customer reviews
Little bit of everything
What a curious album... sometimes sounds like Radiohead, sometimes like Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, and even Cousteau. Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003
Bittersweet, wonderful, and weird
This is one of my FAVORITE albums!! Soaring and emotional, it sucks you in. Truly bittersweet! Be sure to read the lyrics . . .they are truly beautiful!! Read more
Published on Oct 22 2003 by DJ
Bad
It's too much of a Radiohead knock-off to be admired, or even pay attention to.
Published on Oct 17 2003 by "smashingcarlos"
Incredible Debut
This CD creates an atmosphere of desperation and at times uneasiness. My personal favorite is "Don't Mix Your Drinks", although the collection of songs plays almost like... Read more
Published on Sep 21 2003 by B. Bowman
Could be the start of something great
"Red" and "Powder Blue". Even if this album just consisted of these two songs it would be worth the price of the disc. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2003 by Would-RVM245
Wonderful stuff
The sombre bass and piano of "Powder Blue" hooked me immediately. Guy Garvey's soothing vocal reminisces on "Scattered Black n Whites" sealed the deal. Read more
Published on May 27 2003 by Thomas Tracy
Amazing
This CD is by far one of the best albums I put my money into. The songs are elegant, desparing, and some even joyful. A lot of critics label them as having a Radiohead-esque sound. Read more
Published on April 25 2003 by Lauren
....time well spent
I've been actively listening to music for about 45 years and I continue to have a thirst for new music from anyone putting out something unique and challenging. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2003 by Stephen Babb
independent woman..? eh?
i just wanna know where to get the kitty song, as so brilliantly displayed at http://www.rathergood.com/independent_woman/
Published on Jan 4 2003 by Barleyjuice
Deep majestic gloom. Like diving under heavy water.
I bought this CD out of sheer curiosity. Now I'm more than pleased with my choice of giving it a chance. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2002 by e.s. ortiz-gonzalez
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