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Barry Adamson is playing quite the "jazz devil" on As Above, So Below. The album sees the dark noir guru taking a detour from the more experimental electronica of Oedipus Schmoedipus into a cool, brutal concept album of aggressive, ominous rock-jazz. It seems that a great deal of Nick Cave's cinematic themes have rubbed off on Adamson from his days as a Bad Seed. Where Cave deals mostly with vampiric goth ballads, Adamson creates his art under a moody, effective jazz noir cloud. Many of the songs shuffle about with a determined sense of cool, as Adamson utilizes deep crooning vocals; he often sounds remarkably like a more sane Nick Cave, especially on "Come Hell or High Water." Perhaps Adamson's work on David Lynch's Lost Highway soundtrack inspired the tales of dead detectives and shady women detailed on As Above, So Below. One can easily imagine these songs coming from a younger, rocking, and more sinister Angelo Badalamenti, a frequent Lynch collaborator. The album's high points include "Can't Get Loose," "Still I Rise," and "The Monkey Speaks His Mind." "Can't Get Loose" sees Adamson cooly cooing over keyboards reminiscent of New Order, with a fun, suave xylophone sound and a sample of "Can't Get Used to Losing You" by legendary songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. The song operates under a pleasant, humorous atmosphere, while still displaying ample doses of Adamson's warped, dark vibes. "Still I Rise" is monumentally cool. Adamson sounds quite angry and defensive, sing-screaming "still I rise" repeatedly, alternating that mantra with verses of autobiographical, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. The final cry is as punishing and entertaining as it is crass. Barry Adamson has yet to release an album that isn't entirely compelling. As Above, So Below is a strong, winning mix of style, emotion, and rock-jazz noir power. It's a bold, satisfying vision from an artist who shows no fear in expressing the seedier sides of life.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
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Doc Pomus, Composer - Mort Shuman, Composer - Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Adamson, Composer - Flood, MixingEngineer - Rob Kirwan, MixingEngineer - Atticus Ross, Producer - Barry Adamson, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Alan Vega, Composer - Martin Rev, Composer - Barry Adamson, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Barry Adamson, Composer, MainArtist
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
Chronique
Barry Adamson is playing quite the "jazz devil" on As Above, So Below. The album sees the dark noir guru taking a detour from the more experimental electronica of Oedipus Schmoedipus into a cool, brutal concept album of aggressive, ominous rock-jazz. It seems that a great deal of Nick Cave's cinematic themes have rubbed off on Adamson from his days as a Bad Seed. Where Cave deals mostly with vampiric goth ballads, Adamson creates his art under a moody, effective jazz noir cloud. Many of the songs shuffle about with a determined sense of cool, as Adamson utilizes deep crooning vocals; he often sounds remarkably like a more sane Nick Cave, especially on "Come Hell or High Water." Perhaps Adamson's work on David Lynch's Lost Highway soundtrack inspired the tales of dead detectives and shady women detailed on As Above, So Below. One can easily imagine these songs coming from a younger, rocking, and more sinister Angelo Badalamenti, a frequent Lynch collaborator. The album's high points include "Can't Get Loose," "Still I Rise," and "The Monkey Speaks His Mind." "Can't Get Loose" sees Adamson cooly cooing over keyboards reminiscent of New Order, with a fun, suave xylophone sound and a sample of "Can't Get Used to Losing You" by legendary songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. The song operates under a pleasant, humorous atmosphere, while still displaying ample doses of Adamson's warped, dark vibes. "Still I Rise" is monumentally cool. Adamson sounds quite angry and defensive, sing-screaming "still I rise" repeatedly, alternating that mantra with verses of autobiographical, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. The final cry is as punishing and entertaining as it is crass. Barry Adamson has yet to release an album that isn't entirely compelling. As Above, So Below is a strong, winning mix of style, emotion, and rock-jazz noir power. It's a bold, satisfying vision from an artist who shows no fear in expressing the seedier sides of life.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 10 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:47:30
- Artistes principaux : Barry Adamson
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Mute
- Genre : Pop/Rock Rock Alternatif et Indé
1998 Mute Records Limited This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. Mute Records Limited 1998 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mute Records Limited
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