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- No More Apologies [UK-Import]
- View to a Kill [JAPAN-Import]
- Store in a Cool Place
- Dirk Wears White Soc
- Live and Loud
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- Another Planet
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- King of the Kill
- Refresh the Demon
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- Embrace the Death
- Axis Mundi
Average customer rating:
- A great album
- Apology accepted
- an emotional affair
- an emotional affair
- Breezy, dreamy, volatile
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No More Apologies
A House
Manufacturer: Setanta UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Similar Items:
- I Want Too Much
- Wide Eyed & Ignorant
- I Am the Greatest
ASIN: B000000IHP
Release Date: 1998-01-13 |
Tracks:
- The Start
- Into The Light
- Cry Easily
- No More Apologies
- My Sweet Life
- Sisters Song
- Twist And Squeeze
- Love Is...
- Without Dreams
- Just Because
- I Can't Change
- Clothes Horse
- My Mind
- Broken
- A Happy Ending
Customer Reviews:
A great album.......2005-10-21
Fortunately, there is still one 'A House' album available new. I have had it ordered in and have to say it's another treat, as 'A House' usually serve up. However, I am very critical of the album, and if you don't want to read my criticism, skip to the next paragraph. My criticism is: I think this album suffers from happy-sounding songs teamed with dark lyrics. You know, the lyrics and the music don't sit well together. The music is awesome, by the way. To sum up what I'm saying, had they put happy lyrics to the happy songs and made that half the album and put dark music to the dark lyrics and they were the other half of the songs on the album, this might very well be a five star release.
To understand what it sounds like, it's very 60's pop with a folk edge at times and the music sounds really upbeat, and David Couse sounds happy. Throw in lots of art-pop, using various textures and tones and echo techniques, and some style fusion, and you have what this album sounds like. There are some very easy listening songs. But just as I'm about to smile and enjoy the song, I listen to the lyrics an they're dark. 'My sweet life' is an art-pop fused with hip-hop extravaganga and the title track is really pleasant. It has an ethereal/country flavour. There is disco overtones on the fantastic 'Love is...'.
In closing, this album is well worth getting. Amazingly, it's still in print and is very interesting. As ever, David Couse is the utlimate spiritual guru, analysing life in a way most people would shudder in fear of. He is willing to put himself in the spotlight and say 'Well, yes, I did stuff up'. If you buy this album you will be given a taste of the sprightly art-pop A House made and the fresh approach to life that Couse offers in his lyrics.
Apology accepted.......2005-05-26
A House were a victim of the bands non-sucess. A band that almost thrived on being famous for not being famous, they existed in the hushed tones of music know-it-alls and popped up occasionally with brilliant reviews, swiping interviews and memorable videos. No More Apologies is their last album.
Many bands don't consciously sit down to record their last album, it's generally forced on them. A House had written on the wall well before this album came out and as is , it really sounds like a last album. Form the aptly name opener ' The Start ' the band rattle through an apparently chronologically recorded remembrance of all that was A House. It's all here, from the downbeat, all most shoe-gave rock of the early albums ( Without Dreams - My Sweet Life ) to the breezy pop ( Cry Easily - Love is... ). Love is... is especially note-worthy as it was a sure fire hit has it of been handled correctly. Without dreams was the only single released from the record ( The inside cover of the single was a fax copy of a Lottery Ticket! ) and featured their last video and heartbreaking stuff it was... It's not all heart bruising though.. The title track's is one of the bands greatest ever songs. Clotheshorse is the smiths for grown ups and Into the Light is as honest and sweet pop tune you'll ever hear
The thing about this album is that only people that really cared bought it and that's why it's unsettling. It's like listening to a family member leaving. It's all a bit too personal for the A House fan. For the casual listener it has it all. Recommended ( If you have a soul )
an emotional affair.......2000-05-21
So much can be said about this album, but what matters most is its effect on people. I was living temporarily in Ireland when the album was released and slipped it into the CDplayer occasionally when I had friends over, or at parties. Without exception the album charmed everyone involved. It touched people in a gentle and suave way. Created a friendly atmosphere. They felt immediately comfortable with it in a deep personal way. So I started wondering why, why?, why does this band not have a huge mass appeal? Maybe because they strike a truer chord inside us than the mass media can handle? I wish I knew.
The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it is not a musically innovative (despite its clever melodies). But if I rated it by expression or quality of the soul, or its naked personal lyrics, it would easily get it all.
"No more Apologies" is my alternative to REM's "Automatic fot the people" as a mood-setter. Being perhaps slightly more melancholic, bitter and poignant. How fitting it was to have the split after this fine album! A touching swan-song.
"Sometimes this world, can be so cruel... Sometimes this world, can be so cool"
an emotional affair.......2000-05-21
So much can be said about this album, but what matters most is its effect on people. I was living temporarily in Ireland when the album was released and slipped it into the CDplayer occasionally when I had friends over, or at parties. Without exception the album charmed everyone involved. It touched people in a gentle and suave way. Created a friendly atmosphere. They felt immediately comfortable with it in a deep personal way. So I started wondering why, why?, why does this band not have a huge mass appeal? Maybe because they strike a truer chord inside us than the mass media can handle? I wish I knew.
The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it is not a musically innovative (despite its clever melodies). But if I rated it by expression or quality of the soul, or its naked personal lyrics, it would easily get it all.
"No more Apologies" is my alternative to REM's "Automatic fot the people" as a mood-setter. Being perhaps slightly more melancholic, bitter and poignant. How fitting it was to have the split after this fine album! A touching swan-song.
"Sometimes this world, can be so cruel... Sometimes this world, can be so cool"
Breezy, dreamy, volatile.......1999-08-12
A fine swan song for a band that stood for everything good in independent music making in Europe. Much mellower than previous recordings, Dave Couse's lyrics have a strain of tiredness in them, whilst still sharing the most basic of emotions with his listener. The guitars are not as brash as their earlier albums, but is a much more snug fit, and the production values are more natural. Not as exciting as "I am the greatest", but is does have it's moments. Songs that particularly stand out are "Cry Easily", "No More Apologies" and "Clothes Horse". Fans of previous material may not find this as quirky, but it is good to listen to this band mature on this album, and it is only a shame they have slipped away from our grasp. The only recomendation is to buy all their albums, everyone being very different, with "I am the Greatest" their gem.
Average customer rating:
- A great album
- Apology accepted
- an emotional affair
- an emotional affair
- Breezy, dreamy, volatile
|
No More Apologies
A House
Manufacturer: Setanta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Indie Rock
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rock
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B000006YZX
Release Date: 1996-01-01 |
Tracks:
- The Start
- Into The Light
- Cry Easily
- No More Apologies
- My Sweet Life
- Sisters Song
- Twist And Squeeze
- Love Is...
- Without Dreams
- Just Because
- I Can't Change
- Clothes Horse
- My Mind
- Broken
- A Happy Ending
Customer Reviews:
A great album.......2005-10-21
Fortunately, there is still one 'A House' album available new. I have had it ordered in and have to say it's another treat, as 'A House' usually serve up. However, I am very critical of the album, and if you don't want to read my criticism, skip to the next paragraph. My criticism is: I think this album suffers from happy-sounding songs teamed with dark lyrics. You know, the lyrics and the music don't sit well together. The music is awesome, by the way. To sum up what I'm saying, had they put happy lyrics to the happy songs and made that half the album and put dark music to the dark lyrics and they were the other half of the songs on the album, this might very well be a five star release.
To understand what it sounds like, it's very 60's pop with a folk edge at times and the music sounds really upbeat, and David Couse sounds happy. Throw in lots of art-pop, using various textures and tones and echo techniques, and some style fusion, and you have what this album sounds like. There are some very easy listening songs. But just as I'm about to smile and enjoy the song, I listen to the lyrics an they're dark. 'My sweet life' is an art-pop fused with hip-hop extravaganga and the title track is really pleasant. It has an ethereal/country flavour. There is disco overtones on the fantastic 'Love is...'.
In closing, this album is well worth getting. Amazingly, it's still in print and is very interesting. As ever, David Couse is the utlimate spiritual guru, analysing life in a way most people would shudder in fear of. He is willing to put himself in the spotlight and say 'Well, yes, I did stuff up'. If you buy this album you will be given a taste of the sprightly art-pop A House made and the fresh approach to life that Couse offers in his lyrics.
Apology accepted.......2005-05-26
A House were a victim of the bands non-sucess. A band that almost thrived on being famous for not being famous, they existed in the hushed tones of music know-it-alls and popped up occasionally with brilliant reviews, swiping interviews and memorable videos. No More Apologies is their last album.
Many bands don't consciously sit down to record their last album, it's generally forced on them. A House had written on the wall well before this album came out and as is , it really sounds like a last album. Form the aptly name opener ' The Start ' the band rattle through an apparently chronologically recorded remembrance of all that was A House. It's all here, from the downbeat, all most shoe-gave rock of the early albums ( Without Dreams - My Sweet Life ) to the breezy pop ( Cry Easily - Love is... ). Love is... is especially note-worthy as it was a sure fire hit has it of been handled correctly. Without dreams was the only single released from the record ( The inside cover of the single was a fax copy of a Lottery Ticket! ) and featured their last video and heartbreaking stuff it was... It's not all heart bruising though.. The title track's is one of the bands greatest ever songs. Clotheshorse is the smiths for grown ups and Into the Light is as honest and sweet pop tune you'll ever hear
The thing about this album is that only people that really cared bought it and that's why it's unsettling. It's like listening to a family member leaving. It's all a bit too personal for the A House fan. For the casual listener it has it all. Recommended ( If you have a soul )
an emotional affair.......2000-05-21
So much can be said about this album, but what matters most is its effect on people. I was living temporarily in Ireland when the album was released and slipped it into the CDplayer occasionally when I had friends over, or at parties. Without exception the album charmed everyone involved. It touched people in a gentle and suave way. Created a friendly atmosphere. They felt immediately comfortable with it in a deep personal way. So I started wondering why, why?, why does this band not have a huge mass appeal? Maybe because they strike a truer chord inside us than the mass media can handle? I wish I knew.
The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it is not a musically innovative (despite its clever melodies). But if I rated it by expression or quality of the soul, or its naked personal lyrics, it would easily get it all.
"No more Apologies" is my alternative to REM's "Automatic fot the people" as a mood-setter. Being perhaps slightly more melancholic, bitter and poignant. How fitting it was to have the split after this fine album! A touching swan-song.
"Sometimes this world, can be so cruel... Sometimes this world, can be so cool"
an emotional affair.......2000-05-21
So much can be said about this album, but what matters most is its effect on people. I was living temporarily in Ireland when the album was released and slipped it into the CDplayer occasionally when I had friends over, or at parties. Without exception the album charmed everyone involved. It touched people in a gentle and suave way. Created a friendly atmosphere. They felt immediately comfortable with it in a deep personal way. So I started wondering why, why?, why does this band not have a huge mass appeal? Maybe because they strike a truer chord inside us than the mass media can handle? I wish I knew.
The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it is not a musically innovative (despite its clever melodies). But if I rated it by expression or quality of the soul, or its naked personal lyrics, it would easily get it all.
"No more Apologies" is my alternative to REM's "Automatic fot the people" as a mood-setter. Being perhaps slightly more melancholic, bitter and poignant. How fitting it was to have the split after this fine album! A touching swan-song.
"Sometimes this world, can be so cruel... Sometimes this world, can be so cool"
Breezy, dreamy, volatile.......1999-08-12
A fine swan song for a band that stood for everything good in independent music making in Europe. Much mellower than previous recordings, Dave Couse's lyrics have a strain of tiredness in them, whilst still sharing the most basic of emotions with his listener. The guitars are not as brash as their earlier albums, but is a much more snug fit, and the production values are more natural. Not as exciting as "I am the greatest", but is does have it's moments. Songs that particularly stand out are "Cry Easily", "No More Apologies" and "Clothes Horse". Fans of previous material may not find this as quirky, but it is good to listen to this band mature on this album, and it is only a shame they have slipped away from our grasp. The only recomendation is to buy all their albums, everyone being very different, with "I am the Greatest" their gem.
Average customer rating:
|
No More Apologies
A House
Manufacturer: Setanta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Indie Rock
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0000DEQW6
Release Date: 1996-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Start
- Into the Light
- Cry Easily
- No More Apologies
- My Sweet Life
- Sister's Song
- Twist & Squeeze
- Love Is...
- Without Dreams
- Just Because
- I Can't Change
- Clotheshorse
- My Mind
- Broken
- Happy Ending
Music:
- Gardens of Grief [UK-Import]
- Land of Rave: U Got 2 Move [US-Import]
- Paradise Now [UK-Import]
- Pure Mania
- The Beggars Banquet Punk Singl
- My Beach [US-Import]
- Gracious
- Meetings With Menmachines
- Body Love [UK-Import]
- A Great Day for Gravity
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