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With the Scissor Sisters taking their campy rock revolution manifesto and running all the way up the charts with it, Fischerspooner returned in 2005 with surprisingly little hype, save that their sophomore release is "more organic" and "more rock." Odyssey is about as "rock" as New Order's synthier releases, but they're right when they say "more organic," in so much as Fischerspooner sound like a band here, one that's able to accommodate guests and deliver Linda Perry songs with conviction. Hitmaker Perry works with the duo on three breezy, "human" numbers here -- the hippy-trippy "Happy," the even more so "All We Are," and the widescreen road number "A Kick in the Teeth" -- and while they're all very pleasing, it's the handclapping funkster "Never Win" that helps the band overcome the sophomore jinx more than anything else on the album. It's the duo's "Get the Party Started," just a lot less brash and without Perry's help. If there's a "rock" influence to be found, it's in the record's pacing. Track one recalls the familiar ("Just Let Go" could be "Emerge"'s little brother), track two proves they're up to something different, track three pulls you back with an obvious hit, and then everything bounces between insular, reflective, and ambitious with spot-on pop about every third number. It feels incredibly comfortable for anyone who's enjoyed a classically constructed rock album, but the tones and temperament are still synth pop and no lover of the genre will feel betrayed. Add a cerebral set of lyrics from David Byrne for "Get Confused," a minimalist and wry poem from Susan Sontag for "We Need a War," call producer Mirwais for some help, and tack a clever Boredoms cover to the end and you've got a smart and totally successful way to follow up a "revolution or bust" debut. Odyssey is filled with vivid melodies, well-constructed soundscapes, and just the right amount of slick strangeness, but what really makes it great is that with an album so solid, it's hard to sneer at Fischerspooner. Their fabulous electro-clash revolution didn't wipe away mundane pop as promised, but Odyssey makes their transition from flag-waving fashionistas to serious, rewarding band smooth and entirely believable.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
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Warren Fischer, Percussion, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lee Groves, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jacques Lu Cont, Producer, Additional Producer - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2004 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist, Bass (Vocal) - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MIRWAIS AHMADZAI, Producer - Eric Erlandson, ComposerLyricist - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Wolfington, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, ComposerLyricist - Fischerspooner, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Casey Spooner, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.
Warren Fischer, Engineer, Programmer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Linda Perry, ComposerLyricist - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stephen Fitzmaurice, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tony Hoffer, Producer - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Vocal Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Casey Spooner, Vocals, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lizzy Yoder, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Percussion, Piano, Programmer, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lee Groves, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, Drums, Engineer, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Jimmy Harry, ComposerLyricist - Warren Fischer, Guitar, Percussion, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Treahearn, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MIRWAIS AHMADZAI, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lizzy Yoder, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Susan Sontag, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Programmer, Triangle, Mix Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Mira Billotte, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Victor Van Vugt, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer - Adam Peters, Producer, Additional Producer - David Byrne, ComposerLyricist - Robert Aaron, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Engineer, Programmer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist, Bass (Vocal) - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stephen Fitzmaurice, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, Engineer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Programmer, ComposerLyricist - Linda Perry, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stephen Fitzmaurice, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, Drums, Engineer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Programmer, ComposerLyricist - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stephen Fitzmaurice, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Producer, Engineer, Additional Producer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lizzy Yoder, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Organ, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Linda Perry, ComposerLyricist - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Reynolds, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tony Hoffer, Producer, Engineer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Reitzell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Nicolas Vernhes, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lizzy Yoder, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Warren Fischer, Guitar, Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Ted Jensen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Patterson, Mixer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Fischerspooner, Producer, MainArtist - Kyle "Slick" Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Spooner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tabata Mara, ComposerLyricist - Taketani, ComposerLyricist - Hosoi, ComposerLyricist - Yamatsuka Eye, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Fischerspooner under exclusive license to Capitol Records, Inc.. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Printed in ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
Album review
With the Scissor Sisters taking their campy rock revolution manifesto and running all the way up the charts with it, Fischerspooner returned in 2005 with surprisingly little hype, save that their sophomore release is "more organic" and "more rock." Odyssey is about as "rock" as New Order's synthier releases, but they're right when they say "more organic," in so much as Fischerspooner sound like a band here, one that's able to accommodate guests and deliver Linda Perry songs with conviction. Hitmaker Perry works with the duo on three breezy, "human" numbers here -- the hippy-trippy "Happy," the even more so "All We Are," and the widescreen road number "A Kick in the Teeth" -- and while they're all very pleasing, it's the handclapping funkster "Never Win" that helps the band overcome the sophomore jinx more than anything else on the album. It's the duo's "Get the Party Started," just a lot less brash and without Perry's help. If there's a "rock" influence to be found, it's in the record's pacing. Track one recalls the familiar ("Just Let Go" could be "Emerge"'s little brother), track two proves they're up to something different, track three pulls you back with an obvious hit, and then everything bounces between insular, reflective, and ambitious with spot-on pop about every third number. It feels incredibly comfortable for anyone who's enjoyed a classically constructed rock album, but the tones and temperament are still synth pop and no lover of the genre will feel betrayed. Add a cerebral set of lyrics from David Byrne for "Get Confused," a minimalist and wry poem from Susan Sontag for "We Need a War," call producer Mirwais for some help, and tack a clever Boredoms cover to the end and you've got a smart and totally successful way to follow up a "revolution or bust" debut. Odyssey is filled with vivid melodies, well-constructed soundscapes, and just the right amount of slick strangeness, but what really makes it great is that with an album so solid, it's hard to sneer at Fischerspooner. Their fabulous electro-clash revolution didn't wipe away mundane pop as promised, but Odyssey makes their transition from flag-waving fashionistas to serious, rewarding band smooth and entirely believable.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:28
- Main artists: Fischerspooner
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Electronic
© 2005 Fischerspooner ℗ 2005 Fischerspooner
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