Dreams That Breathe Your Name

Artist: Elysian Fields
Label: The Orchard
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 803680340820
EAN: 0803680340820
ASIN: B0001NBMOE

Release Date: 2004-04-06

Dreams That Breathe Your Name

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Tracks:

Stop The Sun
Baby Get Lost
Timing Is Everything
Drunk On Dark Sublime
Live For The Touch
Passing On The Stairs
Shooting Stars
Shrinking Heads In The Sunset
Never Mind That Now
Narcosmicoma
Dog Oftears

Album Description

Here's what legendary British rock critic Nick Kent (The Dark Stuff) said about it in Liberacion, the major liberal daily of France: <P>"How is it possible that this talented duo from New York with three splendid records to their name (Dreams... is the fourth) is still only known to a small 'cult' audience? In England, similar duos such as Portishead and Goldfrapp have won the support of a wider audience with the same qualities (film-noir type soundtrack music and the capable vocalizing of an unconstrained diva) as the two protagonists of Elysian Fields (instrumentalist/composer Oren Bloedow and singer Jennifer Charles) have employed for eight years now. <P>Then again, maybe we have their out-of-the-mainstreamness to thank for a sound that is still unique -- as sensual as a sleepwalker's wet dream. as the album title suggests, the 13 songs assembled here evoke the many langorous musical dreamscapes traversed by the enchanting, and infinitely erotic, Jennifer Charles. <P>Equally remarkable is the manner in which Bloedow envelops the veiled vocals of Charles in a jewelbox of ethereal sounds on such highlights as 'Live For The Touch,' 'Shooting Stars' and 'Narcomiscoma.' In other words, this new record, just like all of its predecessors, comes heartily recommended."

Customer Reviews:

New York Sleaze.......2004-09-21

Elysian Fields are a New York City band that has never been fashionable. They are more like Mazzy Star and Congo Norvell and other singular bands that couldn't care less about fashion. This is their fourth album and it sounds a little like the new one by The Cardigans. Nina Persson is another person who has done a lot of uncompromising work. They work out of a goth and industrial background, which have both become anachronisms. Smartly they have done a more folk album and left their black clothes behind. Maybe some of their collaborations with people such as Tweaker and Lovage, has expanded their horizons? This is maybe their best album. Sometimes doing an arty record is valid. Doing their own thing is the most important thing they could do. Like Hannah Marcus, there has been an embrace of the art of Fred Tomaselli. Is he the dark lord of the music underground? Elysian Fields always seemed like a bad name for a band. This record reminds me of Otter. She is someone people might think is goth, but she isn't.

Another breathy, delicious gem from Oren and Jennfier!.......2004-09-07

I finally got this album after waiting for what seems like forever and I absolutely love it. "Passing on the Stairs" is probably my favorite track. The lyrics are so vivid and beautiful, and I can perfectly see a rainy, jazz-filled film based on the story in the song everytime I listen to it. The saxophone on "Shrinking Heads in the Sun" is divine, and dare I say "saucy". The whole album just drips sex and sensuality, like all EF works. This band has got to tour the US more. They are yummy.

Please tour in Seattle.......2004-08-30

I've been waiting for about 7 years since your first EP was released and as far as I can tell you haven't toured out west. Please stop by next time!

An essential CD for EVERYONE!!!!!.......2004-07-16

I've waited close to four years (minus side projects) for a new album. Let me tell you, the wait was well worth it. I agree with most of what the other review said, except it sounds like track 3 "Timing is Everything" will be the single. Why is this band not recognized??? They need a US tour sometime in the future. Oh, and did I mention, go buy this CD!! You will not be disappointed!!

What a fantastic CD!.......2004-05-25

Elysian Fields just get better and better. The dreamy feel, the creamy pop textures, the subtle complexity, the sly humour, the relish of sound and delight in harmony. Ahhh! Baby Get Lost should be a radio hit--in fact this whole record is probably the band's most accessible. Only the repetitive and predictable Passing On The Stairs is less successful than it might have been. Someone willing to spend some money on promotion, please step up.

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