Nothing Changes Under The Sun

Nothing Changes Under The Sun

ASIN: B000056VAK

Editorial Reviews
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Andy Dragazis, a.k.a. Blue States, has finally hit U.S. shores with the domestic release of his debut LP. As one of the rare records that actually overshadows its own hype, Nothing Changes Under the Sun proves itself to be deeper, more diverse, and mind-alteringly greater than even the notoriously hyperbolic English music press claim it is. Plenty of tracks ("The Trainer Shuffle", "Stereo 99", "Spit and Soar") carry the summer bliss vibe to which the album's title alludes, but Dragazis has delivered something far greater than a beach holiday soundtrack. Muscular, jazzy, live-instrument workouts such as "Looking Glass" and "Theme from Within" saunter deep within the estimable realm of a David Holmes or Thievery Corporation. "Diamente" and "Heroes' Elegy" give a slight gild to a page or two of Portishead's book of rainy-day beats. It is "Elios Therepia," however, riding a Roy Rogers-style tune out into the great wide open, that is perhaps the most apt metaphor for the entire record. While most downbeat recordings seem to be about navel-gazing stasis, Nothing Changes Under the Sun is all about travel beyond ordinary borders. Book your ticket for the inner sphere now. --Bob Michaels

Tracks:

Arion
Diamente
The Trainer Shuffle
Stereo 99
Spit And Soar
Golden Touch
Your Girl
Looking Glass
Theme From Within
Elios Therepia
Heroes' Elegy
Cherio Manou

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Andy Dragazis, a.k.a. Blue States, has finally hit U.S. shores with the domestic release of his debut LP. As one of the rare records that actually overshadows its own hype, Nothing Changes Under the Sun proves itself to be deeper, more diverse, and mind-alteringly greater than even the notoriously hyperbolic English music press claim it is. Plenty of tracks ("The Trainer Shuffle", "Stereo 99", "Spit and Soar") carry the summer bliss vibe to which the album's title alludes, but Dragazis has delivered something far greater than a beach holiday soundtrack. Muscular, jazzy, live-instrument workouts such as "Looking Glass" and "Theme from Within" saunter deep within the estimable realm of a David Holmes or Thievery Corporation. "Diamente" and "Heroes' Elegy" give a slight gild to a page or two of Portishead's book of rainy-day beats. It is "Elios Therepia," however, riding a Roy Rogers-style tune out into the great wide open, that is perhaps the most apt metaphor for the entire record. While most downbeat recordings seem to be about navel-gazing stasis, Nothing Changes Under the Sun is all about travel beyond ordinary borders. Book your ticket for the inner sphere now. --Bob Michaels

Customer Reviews:

Impress your retarded friends with your musical taste!.......2005-08-12

I recommend sampling "Your Girl". a chick on chicks. "If you want me for your girl,... all you have to do is say,... that you're not the boy for me..." typical.

anyway i liked the stylings. you could probably license it for an underwear add.

Dragazis debut is a surreal piece of artistry.......2005-07-24

I wasn't sure what to expect from this album but let me assure you that its now one of my all time favourite chill albums along with 'Premiers Symptomes' and 'Talkie Walkie' from AIR. The live instrumentation really adds a beautiful and layered texture to the electronic production. I like almost all of the tracks except for maybe Elios Therepia and Cherio Manou which I think take away a certain flow from the album. Although its hard to just pick a couple of my favourite tracks i'd say Diamente , The Trainer Shuffle , Your Girl and Heroes Elegy are the ones I constantly put on repeat. Get this album if you're looking for under appreciated talent thats better than 90% of what you hear on the radio.

Beautiful Music..........2005-06-19

Whenever I listen to any of the Blue States albums I feel like I am traveling... Traveling away from my worries, leaving them behind to new beginnings. If you love the open road you must buy this album... Very liberating. It has a vintage 70's classic rock music made for film vibe. 10.

NOTHING NEEDS TO CHANGE UNDER THE SUN!!!.......2004-06-22

Blues State's Nothing Changes Under the Sun is perhaps one of the best CDs to be released on the ESL label. Easy to say that because his music is inventive and lacks the one dimensional feel of conventional lounge music. Indeed, Blues State's Nothing Changes Under the Sun is "complex" lounge music with passion and emotion. And although it takes a few listens to appreciate it, you will, my friend! This is lounge music for those who are tired of recycled basslines under over-sampled sirens. Blue State's music is beautiful and organic and could easily be the soundtrack for some Western or Oliver Stone flick. "Nothing Changes Under the Sun" is a true classic!

well, it changes a lot.......2003-10-12

i listen a lot to music and im loving it! when you like Air and ZERO7 youll love this one!!!! and also for people who are looking for good instrumental electric chilled down music. Youll have to listen to this fine piece of music! its certainly one of THE BEST albums ive ever heard > this album is worth a 6! ive spoken.

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One of my Favorite Albums

Nothing Changes Under The Sun
Blue States
Manufacturer: Me.in
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004XN2U
Release Date: 2001-08-20

Tracks:

Arion
Diamente
The Trainer Shuffle
Stereo 99
Spit And Soar
Golden Touch
Your Girl
Looking Glass
Theme From Within
Elios Therepia
Heroes' Elegy
Cherio Manoli
Walkabout
Daystar

Album Description

Eagerly awaited debut album from the one man band of Andy Dragazis. Think of Air, Kruder & Dorfmeister with Ennio Morricone & John Barry and you'll start to get a good idea of what your in for. Already receiving glowing reviews in Select, Mix Mag, Uncut & other UK press the album is bound to keep the smokers occupied for months. 'Nothing Changes Under The Sun' is set to be one of the those records you won't be able to take off your system. 12 tracks in all. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Rerelease of this Absolutely Classic Downbeat/Chill Out Album, Currently Out of Press. This CD Has Now Been Reissued with Two Extra Tracks and New Packaging. Blue States Are Totally on Par with the Likes of Zero 7, Lemon Jelly, Air, Bent, etc. An Unpretentious Downtempo Beauty, Gentle and Life Affirming Enough to Put Nightmares on Wax Out of Business.

Customer Reviews:

One of my Favorite Albums.......2007-04-21

This is Blue States, aka Andy Dragazis, first album. It was released around 2000 in the UK and was later released and distributed in the United States thanks to Thievery Corporation's ESL label. Andy's no stranger to capturing a vibe, and this realy is one of my all time favorite albums. But definitely take notice that there is a big difference between the Blue States album here, the more expensive import, and the one released in the USA on ESL Records.

Describing the sound was a bit challenging before. It's very airy and light, but it's far from being redundant or dull. "Nothing Changes Under the Sun" is loaded with spacious and unique instrumentals that somehow manage to capture you. There's sampling on the songs, but never too much, and the album simply glides. This album starts out with "Arion", a track that just sort of crashes open the doors of freedom... every-bit as open as the blue sky in the background of the cover. That's followed up by "Diamente", a track that's part 'spy theme' with the orchestration and other part cool vibes. Neat keys and production follows with "The Trainer Shuffle", a song that makes you close your eyes and escape to another place. Those are just the first three songs on this album that I loved. I also liked "Spit & Soar", "Golden Touch", and "Stereo 99". "Cherio Manou" is a great song too - I love the guitar work featured here mixed with the organ... fantastic stuff that is the perfect wind down to the album.

I definitely recommend this album. I've had it for years and still regularly listen to it. It's the perfect music to listen to during the day, on the drive, whatever. But you have to make sure that you're listening ot it with a decent stereo, otherwise this probably won't wow you. And admittedly it took at least 2-3 listens for me to realize how special this album really is. Blue States released another album in 2002 titled "Man Mountain", which was in a similar mold to this one, only it featured far more vocals and IMO wasn't as strong. Finally, they seemed to go in a different direction altogether with "The Sounding", so needless to say "Nothing Changes Under the Sun" is a one of a kind. But if you enjoyed this, you might also like music by Kinobe and The Dining Rooms' "Numero Deux" too.

Finally... the difference between the import and the version released by ESL records is that the import has two other tracks - "Daystar" and "Walkabout". This is pretty significant because both are pretty good songs and if you don't have the import version you'll be very hard pressed finding those two tracks on the ep vinyl they featured on. I'm a bit Eighteenth Street Lounge fan and like Thievery Corporatoin, but if you can, try to get the import version for the full package.

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