- LP Record (Dec 3 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Access Music Label
- ASIN: B000A1OFTG
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Sure they look pretty and sound pretty and all, but is this Montreal-based quartet ever going to amount to much, you know in the course of "rock history"? Very likely, if their captivating third album, Set Yourself on Fire, is any indication. Vocalists Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell have never harmonized better together, and the whole keyboard-heavy band is at that delectable place where they transcend their influences. Great pop music is not about "originality" (nor has it ever much been); it’s a passionate marriage of idea and conviction. Sure, you can still hear the mark of Beulah, the Smiths, New Order, Broken Social Scene and Super Furry Animals in their songs. But the group has never been as confident with their marriage of lush, exuberant dreampop and dark, clever lyrics as they are here. --Mike McGonigal
Album Description
Approaching the follow-up to an album you adored is a tricky thing -- there are all those expectations to wade through. Luckily, Montreal/Toronto soft-focus popsters Stars more than live up to last year's endlessly charming Heart with their latest, Set Yourself on Fire. Universal. 2004.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
beauty.,
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This review is from: Set Yourself On Fire (Audio CD)
catchy, introspective, expansive, beautiful.if you get a chance to see them in concert, do. they are pitch-perfect, dreamy, and put on the greatest live show. this album is terrific. check out the write up on it on arts-crafts.ca it will help you appreciate the depth and beauty of this work
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of this year's best,
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This review is from: Set Yourself On Fire (Audio CD)
I had never heard of Stars until this year, and I'm sure glad I did. This album will go down as "the one that saved music for me" in 2004. Although Set Yourself on Fire is reminiscent of Jesus and Mary Chain, Rilo Kiley, the Cure, Hope Sandoval, New Order, Postal Service and Grandaddy - it maintains its own completely original, gorgeous sound. Conversational lyrics between the male and female lead singers, glittery guitars and electronic pulses make this entire album one of the most interesting and exciting listens in a long time. But words can't do it justice. Go out and buy this one - or at least download a few of the standout tracks and see for yourself. This one is worth the trip to the record store.Standout tracks include the beautifully sad-but-happy opener "Your Ex-Lover is Dead", the hyper title track "Set Yourself on Fire", the Beth Orton-esque "One More Night" and the final track "Calendar Girl", which contains lyrics so ridiculously exquisite, it's almost hard to wrap your head around the idea that a mere mortal wrote them. The whole thing is REALLY that good.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!!,
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This review is from: Set Yourself On Fire (Audio CD)
I just picked this CD up, without knowing who Stars were or what kind of music they played. I was completely blown away. This CD is one of the best CD's in my collection. Their lyrics are beautiful and the songs are so powerful. If the lyrics don't get you the music will. Each song is completely different from the last and the vocals are incredible! I was lucky enough to catch Stars in concert and they play even better live. If you have the chance, check them out. Best tracks are Ageless Beauty, One More Night, and Your Ex-lover Is Dead. Go out and get this CD!!! A must have!!!
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