Elected [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
Taken from the U.S. indie act's critically acclaimed 2004 debut album 'No Danger'. The title track is b/w one exclusive track, 'James Bond', & two album tracks, 'Search For The Bees' & 'Father's House'. Sony. 2004.

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Average customer rating: Sub pop should have higher standards a masterpiece! Best I could've hoped for Like Rays of Sun Tanning all day under 'Sun Sun Sun'

Sun, Sun, Sun The Elected Manufacturer: Sub Pop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: More Adventurous Fox Confessor Brings the Flood The Crane Wife At War with the Mystics Southern Manners ASIN: B000CETZPU Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Clouds Parting (8:14 P.M.)
2. Would You Come With Me
3. Fireflies In A Steel Mill
4. Not Going Home
5. It Was Love
6. Sun, Sun, Sun
7. Did Me Good
8. Bank And Trust, The
9. Old Times
10. Desiree
11. I'll Be Your Man
12. Beautiful Rainbow
13. Biggest Star
14. At Home (Time Unknown)

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Even when on sabbatical from his "other" band Rilo Kiley, guitarist Blake Sennett keeps a great distance from stagnation. In a record driven by elongated performances and an unending interstate (and recorded in various locales along the journey), this Sennett-fronted foursome mirrors its highly commended debut Me First with another mix of razor-sharp and patently droll songs—this round with more of an emphasis on beach-blanket pop than bell-bottomed country. The nomadic Sennett boosts the usual orchestration with lap steel, accordion and saxophone, but it is his own guitar, piano and falsetto vocals that transport wistful tunes like the anxious "Not Going Home" and the Doubting Thomas love song "It Was Love" (backed by Rilo vocalist Jenny Lewis) into bare, intimate anthems. The melancholy melodies of late compatriot Elliott Smith are recalled in the title song, as well as the record's most reflective track, "Fireflies in a Steel Mill." "Should we turn our tails and flee," Sennett asks, "Or just sit tight and breathe deep?" Chances are he'd choose the former, as the latter seems downright impossible. --Scott Holter

Album Description

The rope-strong, luminous follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2004 debut, "Me First". Recorded while singer/songwriter Blake Sennett was on tour with his other band, Rilo Kiley, the album is propelled by the kind of unsettled, exploratory impetus that's only native to the American open road. While portions of the album were recorded in studios, Sennett recorded and produced the majority of his creations in environments he was passing through. The dichotomy between feeling completely at home and at the same time homeless on the road fuels Sennett's biting, reflective lyricism and grand, sweeping compositions.

Customer Reviews:

Sub pop should have higher standards.......2007-06-27

It has been a long time since I have been this disappointed with an album. The songwriting is very campy and silly. The arrangements remind me of Queen only less original. It's comes off as pretentious. The lyrics are as though the author really wants to inform the listener of his deep inner struggles, but that nothing that bad ever really happened to him. It's like reading Dean Koonts when your in the mood for Kurt Vonnegut. This record is just bad fiction. It's really sad that a history making label like Sub-Pop would have released this nonsense.

a masterpiece!.......2007-06-17

And no, I don't use that noun carelessly. I heard this album when it came out as a DJ at a college indie station. When everyone said it was boring and static I listened to the album anyway because I liked the instant family-vacation-in-the-wilderness-cabin album art. The first track I listened to was The Biggest Star. Holy hell! By the first couplet of the first verse I was in love! I felt like a school girl with a crush on this singer and was glad nobody was in the studio to witness my whoops and hollars! Needless to say, The Biggest Star opened my 6am radio set....really woke me up with those horns. ANd a great use of horns, I might add. I have taken a fancy to other musical ventures of this particular singer, and even though I hear he is a pompous bas--rd I don't really care for the mild vibes of Rylo Kylie, or however you spell her name. I want more Elected! The easy going vibes proves a strong consistent indie rock-relaxation founded in pure vocal talent. He knows how to approach the mic. I must say, the lyric "Met a kitten in the street. Not fond of cats but this one got me" tickles my funny bone as I have the same outlook and experience toward felines. Great album. You better buy it. You will thank me as I thank you for reading this.

Best I could've hoped for.......2006-04-26

This album represents everything I wanted this band to achieve. Awesome melodies, wanderous lyrics, and an all around heartwarming sound. I could have wished for nothing more from this second Elected release. If this album doesn't make you smile while listening to it, there is definitely something wrong with you.

Like Rays of Sun.......2006-03-16

www.AbsolutePunk.net

Blake Sennett is gonna grab you by the bootstraps and giddyup off into the sunset with your country heart, assuming you've got one. Finally answering the question, "What would Elliot Smith have sounded like if he dug up his old lap-steel and watched too many old Clint Eastwood flics?" (not that anyone ever actually asked) the Rilo Kiley guitar-man lays down part breathy emo cry-baby and part baroque alt-country ballad and ends up with something either simply endearing, overly glitzy, or a combination of the two.

A relatively far cry from Rilo Kiley counterpart and love interest Jenny Lewis' nakedly melodic solo debut, and also from The Elected's electronically pampered premiere, the sophomore Sun, Sun, Sun bursts with a sense of relief and exuberance. Despite Sennett's always meek vocal quality, the arrangements on this disc flood forth like rays of sunshine through the clouds, unabashedly hopeful and maybe even celebratory. You've got to imagine that an artist titling his record as such isn't dwelling on the gloomy side of life, and while bluesy at times, these songs certainly won't get you down. As Blake says in the soulful "Did Me Good", "I've seen trouble come my way/I've seen many a dark day/But I've seen the sun comin' up in your face." Each song seems to develop a cheerful mantra of sort, as the choruses repeat phrases like "It was love," "I'm not going home, I'm already there," "You did me good," and "I'll be your man."

In the vein of Bright Eyes and similar projects, there is a wealth of personal story-telling going on in the verses, making for a distanced listening experience, which really sets the instrumental work on display. The abundance of clean licks, rhythmic keys, and an expressive brass section will charm your ass relentlessly, but by the time track 11 or so rolls around, the luster starts to feel too familiar, and you might find yourself wishing Mike Mogis had been back on board for the second go-around.

Call it pageantry, or call it an artist merely expressing radiance, Sun, Sun, Sun shines vibrantly throughout. Perhaps there is no song as thrillingly sweet as Me First's "A Time for Emily" and perhaps the record as a whole is lighter fare than the last. Still, you can't fault a man for making a big cheery record, especially not when it's crafted by hands and hearts as skilled and delicate as those of The Elected.

-www.AbsolutePunk.net

Tanning all day under 'Sun Sun Sun'.......2006-03-15

This album at first glance seems somewhat mediocre but leaves
a craving in your ear that does not go away. It's addiction
is beyond belief and attaches itself to your life instantly. It's all simple brilliance wrapped in tireless melody and guitar. The piano ballads compliment Blake Sennet's guitar and vocals perfectly. Other elements of blues and country play a role but the album floats whole heartedly like clouds on a Shin's cover. It's all truly captivating as well as compelling. It's depth is unreal. Taking you so far under the surface, you forget there was one. It's indie soul but it's also more. If your a rilo kiley fan, it's probably not at all what you would expect but hints at emulation in shadows. This is album is truly a sleeper, at first glance it doesn't appear to
have a whole lot under the hood or seems to have much depth. But like a flower under the 'Sun Sun Sun' it flourishes into something powerful. I must have listened to this album atleast a dozen times consecutively, for the moment it made no other album matter. It's laid out so brilliantly that you insist on searching through it's timeless depth. It's a great songwrite album like Ryan Adams or Bob Dylan but it speaks on different parallels, it's certainly aggressively passive. It's subtle and passionate. I haven't listened to an album this much since Ryan Adams 29. This album carries with it an obscure country twang, truthful indie rock, well produced fusion of harmony, folk and singer-song write mastermind. It's intruiging around every corner. I now realize where a lot of Rilo Kiley's brilliant melodies come from. Blake's voice may not be the strongest force out there but he makes it up with passion and originality, it's more like a heavy sketch of hills and valleys
than it is a solid vector. All framed carefully in its brilliant production.

Average customer rating: Amazing album that hasn't left my playlist THIS ALBUM IS AMAZINGLY 3 Stars Don't miss it. Perfect Album Turn into Cowboy for a minute

Me First The Elected Manufacturer: Sub Pop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: More Adventurous Let It Die Fox Confessor Brings the Flood Southern Manners Set Yourself on Fire ASIN: B00018D4V8 Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

1. 7 September 2003
2. Greetings In Braile
3. My Baby's A Dick
4. Time For Emily, A
5. Don't Get Your Hopes Up
6. Waves (The Time That You're Awake)
7. Miles 'Til Home, The
8. Go On
9. C'mon, Mom
10. Response To Greed, A
11. Don't Blow It
12. British Columbia

Album Description

This is the new project from Blake Sennett, co-singer/songwriter of Rilo Kiley. "Me First" includes the help of Mike Mogis (Saddle Creek Records partner and producer extraordinaire), Jimmy Tamborello (Postal Service, Dntel), Jason Boesel (Rilo Kiley), Daniel Brummel (Ozma), Orinda Fink (Azure Ray), Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley, Postal Service), Schmed (Arlo), and many others. It incorporates everything from lap steel to melodic, glitchy electronics. A compelling, cinematic framework for Sennett's exemplary songwriting.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing album that hasn't left my playlist.......2005-12-09

The Elected's Me First is music that grows on you with every listen. From the first track to the last, you will be amazed.

I'm very much looking forward to the Elected's new release in January, Sun, Sun Sun.

THIS ALBUM IS AMAZINGLY 3 Stars.......2005-10-10

this album is not five stars. the album has good variety, and three damn good songs, but the rest of the album is thrown into the categorie of uncreative country rock. Blake Sennett's guitar work is, as always, superb, and the overall album is good, but five stars, dont be ridiculous.

Don't miss it........2005-10-02

To be brief: Brilliant song writing, perfect execution. Lyrical and edgy at the same time. A wonderful experience.

Perfect Album.......2005-06-25

A Perfect Album full of perfect hooks, written by perfect musicians in perfect land.
Maybe thats a bit of an exxageration but i can say honestly that i personally cant see a flaw in this beautiful collection of songs and i have owned this Album for about a year now. i still cant get enough of it.
Hope they put out another album sooner rather than later

Turn into Cowboy for a minute.......2005-04-10

This cd is absolutely awesome....I love that guitar riff....it's so interesting how many musicians, producers colloborate and formulate an excellent piece of music. The lead ...has a very distinct voice....I dare not compare it to Conor Oberst, however he's second in line to it. Each song is just catchy, drums,guitars, everything. Don't get me wrong but i'm getting into this folk/indie rock...A few bright eyes songs has this sorta sound...songs such as Laurent, Laurent and No War. They're my favorite songs on his Lifted album, with that being said every single one of these songs are 10 times better!!! with more attitude and ryhthm. This is a cd you pop in your car put your windows down..smoke a cigarette....put your arm around the chick sitting next to you and rock out!

Average customer rating: super duper fresh Turned on to Volume All*Star

Self-Connected/Twice-Elected Volume All Star Manufacturer: Slabco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DH0M Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

1. Theme Fom Self-Elected
2. Compound Elements
3. Swiss Timing's Boomkit-Vol.1
4. Tune in Tokyo
5. What Are Fairgrounds For?
6. Farnheit 206
7. Richlens Kickin Chicken
8. The Tranquility Of Obessing
9. Steady Pacer
10. Swiss Timing's Boomkit-Vol.2
11. Just Regards

Customer Reviews:

super duper fresh.......1999-04-03

Super unique, super cool, super fres

Turned on to Volume All*Star.......1999-01-05

I had to review this album for my college's newspaper. At first I didn't know what to expect because I'm not one for turn table, sampling schtuff, but to my surprise, I LOVE THIS ALBUM! It has a great feel to it and is muy groovy. Volume All*Star has made me a fan of turn table and sampling, and I long for more.

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Elected Gangsta President ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000RJP93W

Product Description

Real Live Records, 17 Tracks

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Mappleton Sands 201298 EP Salako Manufacturer: Jeepster Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000MLSBMQ

Product Description

Starting as a bedroom recording project, England's Salako began casually in 1995, recording in drummer Luke Barwell's bedroom, with guitarists David Langdale and James Waudby, drummer Luke Barwell, and friend Stu on bass. The band's light, wistful sound appealed instantly to fans of international indie pop. They open this release with "San Francisco Baby Rides," and it finds them in familiar territory with an unobtrusive drum machine beat and echoed-out vocals in the background and some pretty, acoustic guitar and breathy vocals in charge of things. Right before the end of the track, it drifts into near freak-out territory, but restrains before launching into the quite grooving second track called "(Have You Heard) Musicality?" This time, though, the group does go into spaz mode about a minute from the end of the track and they let out a flaming guitar solo for about 15 seconds before calming down again. The third track is probably the strangest thing the group has ever done, while they wind things down with a minute long instrumental (with some nice flute) before closing out the disc on the quiet and pretty "The Overhead Projector Theory." The Mappleton Sands 201298 EP sounds more like folky psychedelia than the light indie pop fare that the band started with. TRACKS: 1) San Francisco Baby Rides 2) (Have You Heard) Musicality 3) The Answailans 4) The Three Crows of Life Vs The Woodpigeon of Death 5) You know It's True 6) The Overhead Projector Theory

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Elected Inouk Manufacturer: Independiente ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002Y9TJC Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Elected
2. James Bond
3. Search For The Bees
4. Father's House

Album Description

Taken from the U.S. indie act's critically acclaimed 2004 debut album 'No Danger'. The title track is b/w one exclusive track, 'James Bond', & two album tracks, 'Search For The Bees' & 'Father's House'. Sony. 2004.

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Elected Manufacturer: Atomic Brother Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA6SFE Release Date: 2004-10-19

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Les Plus Beaux Chants Religieux Du XVeme Siecle au XXeme Siecle Manufacturer: Dom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008EZS7 Release Date: 1998-01-12

Tracks:

1. Velitchit Doucha
2. Inorodniy Sini
3. Angel Vopiache
4. Vo Tsarstvivo
5. Tebe Po
6. Ninitpoustchahy
7. Otche Nach
8. Ninitpoustchahy
9. S Nami Bog
10. Vsbrannii Voodi
11. Kherouvimska
12. Vetcheri Tvoe
13. Radousia Lidoudi
14. Predstatelstvo Khristian
15. Ninitpoustchahy
16. Tvoriangeli
17. MnogaLi
18. Otche Nach
19. Apostoli
20. Ie Din Gospodi
21. Slava Otsou...
22. MnogaLi
23. Stikha Bogoroditsi
24. Poglasitsa
25. Gospodi, Kristou Tvoou

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