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Track Listings
| 1. Endless Dream |
| 2. Face the Music |
| 3. Pilgrimage |
| 4. One Word |
| 5. I Believe |
| 6. Beyond Being |
| 7. Extraordinary Way |
| 8. Dying Light |
| 9. Forever Lost |
| 10. Into the Escape |
Product Description
Product Description
With Conjure One being Rhys Fulber's (Frontline Assembly & Delerium) solo debut, he expands upon the promise of Karma with a rapturous blend of lush textures, hauntingly beautiful melodies and softly curved electrobeats. Nettwerk. 2005.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Conjure One's debut CD was a large scale work based in global-ambient electronica. For the follow-up release "Extraordinary Ways", Rhys Fulber decided not to travel around the world looking for musical inspiration, and, for better or worse, the results of this decision weigh heavily on the final product. The CD, recorded entirely in LA, drops the global aspirations of the debut with a strong focus on ambient pop. As always, the studio-craft and production are first rate as are the guest vocalists. However, the album is a tad front-loaded. The last three songs are the weakest, and although the vocalists attempt to keep these pieces afloat, it becomes clear that the "melodies and hooks" of these pieces are somewhat lacklustre. Overall, this is a tastefully recorded ambient-pop CD of dreamy atmospheres. It may not pack as much of a punch as the debut Conjure One CD, but it is still worth checking it out.
By Curio
Format:Audio CD
As the one other customer review points out for this CD, Conjure One's second album is decidedly less ethnically influenced, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.
The self-titled debut of Fulber's project was brilliant with its exotic Middle Eastern influences, adding much spice and mystery to his always atmospheric compositions. In this album, it is certainly toned down, but not at all non-existent. Contrary to the other review, I thought the last 3 tracks were still very strong; I really only had difficulty with the track "One Word," because it's much too sweet--it just stood out amidst the moodier tones of the collection, and it has a commonplace feel to it.
Fulber's strongest effort is shown in his lyricless pieces (well, Chemda may have been crooning in Arabic, but still), because they have that Delerium-esque feel back in the days of Karma. These are at once brooding, sweeping, and bumping to fierce bass--when they're not, inspired, edgy, ambient pop bridges the gap. In other words, I thoroughly enjoyed this latest offering. The world would be a boring place if you had to follow to formula what was accomplished before, so it was a wonderful next step while still holding to a recognizable foundation.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
POE'S RETURN TO CONJURE ONE IS EXTRAORDINARY
Jun 15 2006
By Howard L. Salter
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I'm not happy with the negative reports that people have been provided here. My inital exposure to the clever lyrical content of POE was initally through a Conjure One CD and I've since bought her other solo material in addition to these collaborative efforts. POE definately has a fan in Milwaukee. The songs and content of this CD are engaging and a light pop orientation in the vein of DJ Armin Van Burne, Balligomingo, and Enigma, and Delerium. I've been getting into another act in this genre called Collide and that band happens to be my favorite in the Genre. This album however, has been played daily on my ipod for the last two weeks. I can't get the song "Extra Ordinary Ways" out of my head. If you like these other bands then this line up is great. I'd love a chance to see how they collaborate and some behind the scenes stuff on how Rhyes (spelling) worked with these other artists and how his collaborative procesess work. I also secretly wonder if he's hip to other projects out there outside this genre like Dream Theater? Well, if you like Pretty or Vocal Trance music this is for you. It has a more poppy flavor than the Energizer Bunny Trance sounds and is definately more loungy. Enjoy it.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album, but the 1st one is better
Sep 2 2005
By Anthony Morelli
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Bought it Wednesday morning and I like it. Took a couple of listens for me to get used to it. I was expecting something closer to the 1st album...with the familiar tribal, euro and techno beats. That one offered so much color. But this album is much more laid back and slow. It was slightly harder to digest and it's my only reason for the 4-star rating.
Track 4 "ONE WORD" (Sung by Poe) is beautiful and my favorite off the CD. Anyone who owns this CD will notice that Poe's name isn't mentioned at the end of the lyrics of each of her songs. Instead, the name "JANE" pops up. Is that her real name? Or am I missing something? As for the songs with the male voice & distortions...I don't really care all that much for them. And, they're too slow and repetitive...but are tolerable.
I've followed Rhys Fulber since 2001 when the Maxi Single of "A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" was released by Sarah Brightman & her record company. Rhys Fulber did a remix and i think his is the best of the 5 "publically released" mixes. His work is great, regardless if the song is slow, fast or both.
When he teamed up with POE and Sinead O'Connor, they made magic. This time around, I appreciate Poe more, and only wish the rest of the album was more up-tempo. If it weren't for Poe's collaborations, this album would be darker and I don't think it would have made it to my "will listen to again" pile.
I was honestly disappointed during the first time I played Extradorinary Ways, to the point where I really didn't want to review the CD, nor did I want to listen to it again. But it certainly saved my own rear-end by taking the time to listen to it entirely a 2nd & 3rd time. Now I like it.
If you don't already own the 1st album, do buy it. The 1st one's a lot more eclectic and RF's choice of collaborating artists is amazing, and it fulfills me each time I pop the CD into the stereo or discman.
I heard there won't be a 2CD set version of this album. That's good, because it will be less hard to find this album in all the store for future customers. The 1st album was and still is scarce, whether it's the standard 1-disc version or the 2-disc.
Tracklist
01- Endless Dream - 4:30
02- Face the Music - 4:35
03- Pilgrimage - 6:48
04- One Word - 4:40
05- I Believe - 6:07
06- Beyond Being - 7:07
07- Extraordinary Ways - 4:40
08- Dying Light - 6:45
09- Forever Lost - 4:46
10- Into the Escape - 4:15
This album is great for the Rhys Fulber collectors, but not a "Must Have".
Track 4 "ONE WORD" (Sung by Poe) is beautiful and my favorite off the CD. Anyone who owns this CD will notice that Poe's name isn't mentioned at the end of the lyrics of each of her songs. Instead, the name "JANE" pops up. Is that her real name? Or am I missing something? As for the songs with the male voice & distortions...I don't really care all that much for them. And, they're too slow and repetitive...but are tolerable.
I've followed Rhys Fulber since 2001 when the Maxi Single of "A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" was released by Sarah Brightman & her record company. Rhys Fulber did a remix and i think his is the best of the 5 "publically released" mixes. His work is great, regardless if the song is slow, fast or both.
When he teamed up with POE and Sinead O'Connor, they made magic. This time around, I appreciate Poe more, and only wish the rest of the album was more up-tempo. If it weren't for Poe's collaborations, this album would be darker and I don't think it would have made it to my "will listen to again" pile.
I was honestly disappointed during the first time I played Extradorinary Ways, to the point where I really didn't want to review the CD, nor did I want to listen to it again. But it certainly saved my own rear-end by taking the time to listen to it entirely a 2nd & 3rd time. Now I like it.
If you don't already own the 1st album, do buy it. The 1st one's a lot more eclectic and RF's choice of collaborating artists is amazing, and it fulfills me each time I pop the CD into the stereo or discman.
I heard there won't be a 2CD set version of this album. That's good, because it will be less hard to find this album in all the store for future customers. The 1st album was and still is scarce, whether it's the standard 1-disc version or the 2-disc.
Tracklist
01- Endless Dream - 4:30
02- Face the Music - 4:35
03- Pilgrimage - 6:48
04- One Word - 4:40
05- I Believe - 6:07
06- Beyond Being - 7:07
07- Extraordinary Ways - 4:40
08- Dying Light - 6:45
09- Forever Lost - 4:46
10- Into the Escape - 4:15
This album is great for the Rhys Fulber collectors, but not a "Must Have".
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawless - My favorite album of 2005, hands down.
Dec 6 2005
By Rex A. Lloyd
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I enjoyed so much of Conjure One's first self-titled album, but it never seemed to flow properly for me. This album is all flow.
If you felt the same way... and if you liked Delerium's Symantic Spaces, Karma and Poem... if you're an old fan of This Mortal Coil and all things 4AD.. If you yearn constantly (as I do)for dark, lucious, brooding female vocals atop gorgeous flowing soundscapes... This album is the answer.
If you felt the same way... and if you liked Delerium's Symantic Spaces, Karma and Poem... if you're an old fan of This Mortal Coil and all things 4AD.. If you yearn constantly (as I do)for dark, lucious, brooding female vocals atop gorgeous flowing soundscapes... This album is the answer.
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