Electra 2000

Electra 2000 Artist: Hum
Label: Martian Go Home
Category: Music


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


UPC: 795306400127
EAN: 0795306400127
ASIN: B000005X1E


Release Date: 2002-12-03

Electra 2000


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Tracks:

  1. Iron Clad Lou
  2. Pinch & Roll
  3. Shovel
  4. Pewter
  5. Scrafer
  6. Firehead
  7. Sundress
  8. Double Dip
  9. Winder
  10. Diffuse

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  1. Downward Is Heavenward
  2. You'd Prefer an Astronaut
  3. In Streams
  4. Magnified
  5. Fantastic Planet

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Huge space rock........2006-03-17

The band that out rocked and out grunged Nirvana, HUM provides their first masterpiece (see Heavenward for their second masterpiece) and heaviest of their 3 available CD's.

Also, check out "Fillet Show" their first CD, independently released, if you can find it.

5 out of 5 stars HUM is one of the most underappreciated bands of all time.......2005-12-12

I'd only heard bits and pieces of "Electra 2000" prior to buying it. When I found the reissue (which includes the bonus track, "Diffuse"), I was hooked from the very first time I listened to it. I'd already owned "You'd Prefer An Astronaut" and "Downward is Heavenward" for years, and both had always been on heavy rotation in my CD players, iPod, etc. "Electra 2000" joined that top tier of favorite albums the very day I bought it. Favorite tracks are "Pewter" and "Diffuse", though all are very good. Don't listen to anyone who gives this a bad review; of course it is not "You'd Prefer an Astronaut" or "Downward is Heavenward"... all three albums are different but with common threads among them, and all three are excellent. In my opinion, HUM never got nearly enough attention for their efforts; their work was amazing.

5 out of 5 stars Electra 2000.......2005-02-24

Originally released in 1993, independently, before Hum was signed to a label, this album showcases Hum's unique and dynamic sound, while showcasing Matt Talbott's amazing writing and singing ability. A firm beginning to what Hum would become, the songwriting is pure bliss, although it does not appeal to me as much as Hum's other albums, this is still a great staring point for any Hum fan, just be forewarned that it is not as easy to find outside of the internet as Hum's other albums are. You might have to order it through books a million or something like that ( I did). Standout tracks are double dip, iron clad lou, and many others. Hum, however, has not developed their spacey sound, as exhibited on their amzing You'd Prefer an Astronaut, but the lyrics are still pretty out there, well done overall though. Still deserves 5 stars in my book as Hum is one of those bands that CAN NOT be missed out on. Currently trying to find Glifted, National Skyline, and Castor, a couple other bands that fit into this type of sound, and some are off shoots of Hum, having members from this group, as well as others too.

4 out of 5 stars if you'r faint of heart -DUCK-this came from th underground.......2004-10-29

Yes production values are not 2004 Major label, they are 1992 Martian Go Home Indie label from Urbana, Ill. When this record came out, the sound was comparable to other bands emerging from this underground. Indeed, the Noise movement was burgeoning in the midwest right then, many wanted an Albini sound (very analog). As a radio programmer then i found the writing and chunk values high on WINDER and Iron Clad Lou.

Lo these 12 years later we can laugh at the quaintness of the understated vocal approach. I met these guys, and it is no act- they are really meek guys, but their sound would kick you in the chest. Also, remember, THIS IS THE RECORD THAT GOT THEM THE MAJOR LABEL DEAL- so I guess the negative reviewers should second guess the execs.

Any fair analysis should include or atleast account for context. Basic, really.
ted offensive '04

2 out of 5 stars

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