Out of Nothing

Out of Nothing Artist: Embrace (UK)
Label: Lava
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 075679382122
EAN: 0075679382122
ASIN: B0007XT8D0


Release Date: 2005-06-14

Out of Nothing


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Tracks:

  1. Ashes
  2. Gravity
  3. Someday
  4. Looking As You Are
  5. Wish 'Em All Away
  6. Keeping
  7. Spell It Out
  8. A Glorious Day
  9. Near Life
  10. Out Of Nothing

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Amazon.com

Out of Nothing, the band's fourth album, is the best they have ever made. The McNamara brothers have buckled down to some serious songwriting (aided by Coldplay's Chris Martin on first single "Gravity") to produce a selection of songs that can all lay claim to the title "Classic".

Opening with the monumental "Ashes" it is clear from the off that this is not some huge stylistic leap. Instead Embrace have consolidated all they are good at (epic, heart-warming anthems) and finally made the album they have always promised. "Gravity" is exactly what you'd expect, a Coldplay tune as played by Embrace, but where as Chris Martin and the boys are often stark and fidgety Embrace cover the track in a lushness that makes you swoon. "Someday" has them coming across like the younger brothers of Spiritualised complete with a finale featuring a full-on gospel choir, "Wish 'Em All Away" is harmonica-soaked loveliness with a chorus that touches the heavens, and "Spell It Out" is a string-laden monster that has 'festival closer' written all over it.

The album ends as magnificently as it begins with a triplet of songs that takes the breath away. The gentle "A Glorious Day", atmospheric "Near Life" and magnificent title track prove just how far Embrace have come since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. Out of Nothing is a truly exceptional album that suggests that, far from being over, the journey for Embrace has only just begun. --Amazon.co.uk

Album Description

Out Of Nothing is produced by Youth (best known for his work with The Verve, Killing Joke and The Orb) features the band's signature souring rock balladry, complete with emotionally charged lyrics and dramatic production. During the recording of Out Of Nothing, Youth pushed the band to unbeknownst levels of musicianship, which resulted in enormous sales and mass acclaim.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet.......2007-01-01

For those new to Embrace, first things first - they do not sound like Coldplay. Personally, I think they are much better, and very underrated in the States. "Out of Nothing" is considered by some to be their best album, and I would agree. Sample these standout tracks:

"Someday"
"Keeping"
"Spell it Out"
"A Glorious Day"

"Gravity" does sound a bit like Coldplay, given that it was written by Chris Martin - but, that's the exception to the rule. Don't be fooled if your local college radio station hasn't been playing this band - they are very good and this is the album to get (even over the newer "This New Day", imo).

5 out of 5 stars Let me "Spell It Out" for you.......2006-04-22

There's a natural tendency to take something unfamiliar and compare it to something familiar. That's what's happening here as Amazon reviewers are comparing Embrace to Coldplay. Perhaps it's unfair to Embrace to liken them to Coldplay because as a band, I'd think Embrace wants to stand on their own merits. However, if you're being so closely measured against the hottest rock and roll band in the world today, is that really a bad thing?

The truth is that on Out of Nothing, Embrace does sound like Coldplay. That doesn't change the fact that this album is an outstanding work. Embrace wrote these accessible, infectious songs themselves, and they perform them with first-rate musicianship and compelling vocal performance.

These guys haven't hit the radio in the States, but when payola runs radio, you're better off looking elsewhere on your own for new artists. The truth is that Embrace is better than most anybody who's new on today's radio. I discovered Out of Nothing on the internet several months ago, purchased the album, and it has been a constant spin in my CD player ever since. Every track on this disk is memorable. Songs move gracefully from the contemplative to the soaring to the driving and powerful. At all times the album is captivating. In my opinion, on Out of Nothing, Embrace measures up to Coldplay in every respect. If you're a fan of grandstand arena rock in the vein of Coldplay and U2, then trust me, you will enjoy this album. It's great!

4 out of 5 stars Great Buy.......2006-03-18

If you like Coldplay or Keane, you will love this band. I have really enjoyed it and have shared it with many of my friends and family.

5 out of 5 stars Wow - A top 5 CD of 2005.......2006-02-14

From the opening anthemic Ashes until the climactic epic Out of Nothing, this is a fantastic ride by an underrated and underappreciated band.

Personal favorites include Glorious Day, Spell it Out and especially Someday.

I have been into this band since 1998 and unfortunately it does not appear that they will ever break in the states. Unfortunate that we have to listen to monontonic drones like John Mayer here.

They have had good albums before but the songs were more up and then down. They brought in crackpot producer Youth (the same man brought us The Verve-Urban Hymns and the excellent Howie Day debut release) and really amped up. The result is a very full and layered sound complete with string arrangements in many songs.

Had a chance to meet them and have drinks with the band while in Denver and you will never meet a more humble group of guys.

If you like Coldplay, The Verve, and early Oasis buy with no worries - it will not disappoint.

5 out of 5 stars

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  2. The Golden Hum ~ Remy Zero
  3. Catch Bull at Four ~ Cat Stevens
  4. Downside Up ~ Siouxsie and the Banshees
  5. Red Bird ~ Heather Nova
  6. 311 ~ 311
  7. Hello, I Must Be Going! ~ Phil Collins
  8. Burn to Shine ~ Ben Harper
  9. Child Is Father to the Man ~ Sweat & Tears Blood
  10. War of the Worlds ~ Jeff Wayne

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Echonomics ~ Seamus Blake

Apropos/Jump for Me ~ Shorty Rogers

Cool Jazz ~ Various Artists

Lipstick Sampler: Kiss This ~ Various Artists

Timeless Affair ~ Shinobu Ishizaki

Onda ~ Entre Rios

Blue Steel: We've Got Our Rhythm Back!

December Season 2001 ~ Sanjay Subrahmanyan

Tutte in Un Colpo ~ Edoardo Vianello