- Audio CD (Sep 21 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Outside Music
- ASIN: B0002VEQRK
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #25,448 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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The first release 'Birthday/Last Exit' came in October 2003 - a four track EP with a remix by Fennesz which brought them unanimous acclaim when it caught the attention of a loose collective of music writers & bloggers who jokingly tagged them "the greatest band you've never heard." The 'High Come Down' EP followed in February 2004 with a Manitoba remix & word began to spread. This brings us to the album Last Exit, due for release on the 21st of September on Domino. It was recorded at the end of 2003 by Matt & Jeremy in Hamilton & the new duo have put together a live show which will grace clubs across North America this fall.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
last exit - pitchforkmedia,
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This review is from: Last Exit (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
Over the past year, the praise this band has received in the blogosphere has been so constant that listing their generous number of touchstones has practically become sport. But tellingly, for every time someone says Junior Boys sound like Timbaland goes for New Pop, or an amorous two-step trying to coax indie-pop onto the dancefloor, they're only telling a part of the tale. Despite Last Exit's high dance IQ and its luxuriously monochromatic sensuality, the record feels like the fey, Anglocentric indie music of the early 80s, if dressed up with graceful, hopeful romanticism rather than self-deprecating fatalism. At times, that sense of hope seems buried under throbbing beats or kept at arm's length by cold, pristine sonics, but dip your toes beneath its sleek surface and you'll find an album of great warmth, beauty and even soul.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews) 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Dreamworld in Your Speakers,
By Auramor - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Exit (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
I heard Last Exit for the first time about a month ago at a friend's house. I say with confidence that this is the first album in years that had me craving it so badly mere hours after hearing it, I made a special trip to the record store at 9PM in order to have it in my possession permanently.A month later, I'm still listening to the album almost every day (on repeat), and find myself experiencing withdrawal symptoms after a couple of days of not hearing it. It's at the same time sexy, elusive, relaxing and energizing. "High Come Down" is the first track that really got my attention. Its slow motion, sweaty dancefloor feel suggests early Timbaland-produced, drum-and-bass-like pops and beats. The lyrics urge "When I see you/You make my high come down/And I want to/See you shake this whole d**n crowd." Jeremy Greenspan sings with such a sense of anticipation, you hold your breath, wanting nothing but the same. The pace of the album is well-crafted. Shifting between the pleasant, Royksopp-ish feel of songs like "More Than Real" and "Bellona" to hot, head-swaying tracks like "When I'm Not Around" and "Birthday", to melancholy and almost urgent melodic phrases in "Teach Me How to Fight" and "Under the Sun", Last Exit is at once polished and organic. These songs are consistent, yet blips and beeps come at perfectly unexpected times to keep you on your toes without ever feeling jarred awake. This is one of those rare albums that fits a variety of moods in its entirety. It's party music, bed music, headphone music and morning music in one genius collection. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet One,
By ander - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Exit (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
For those who are unsure about this CD, the closest that I can come to describing it would be if you took Depeche Mode when they were recording Violator and then gave them large doses of Valium. It is definitely not a CD to play when you fighting to get your energy up. This CD will be perfect for me when it is minus 30 at night and I am wearing headphones out walking the dog and the snow is gently falling all around me. It will be warming me up inside out. Really...what I am trying to get at is this is definitely a moody CD. If you are looking to be put into a certain relaxed state of mind, then this is for you. If you are already in that state of mind and want to enhance it, then this is for you.It is a more mature, more ambient Postal Service (who I like very much.) I highly recommend Last Exit. Is it the best CD this year?.....ummm no. Is it close? Yes. If you go to amazon.ca, you can listen to the snippets and decide for yourself. I am extremely pleased I took the chance. Standout tracks are BELLONA, LAST EXIT, BIRTHDAY, UNDER THE SUN, TEACH ME HOW TO FIGHT and the entire bonus CD. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great blend of pop-electronica,
By Adam Parker "artman" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Exit (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
This CD is great. NME gave it 9/10 and I agree. But in the case I'll round up and give all 5 stars to them because I can't give 4.5. This is a great blend of interesting drum beats and melodic vocals. The music sounds very simplistic but is in-fact very complex. The CD does not vibe with everyone, some find it boring, but most everyone can't help but fall in love with this CD after a few listens. I think my favorite track is "Teach me how to Fight." That was the first song I heard and it blew me away. Well for anyone who loves very interesting drum machine beats with melodic vocals they should pick this one up.
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