Strange Exchange

Strange Exchange Artist: Plankeye
Label: Bec Recordings / Emd
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 637761744425
EAN: 0637761744425
ASIN: B00005AVLM


Release Date: 2001-04-10

Strange Exchange


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Tracks:

  1. This Is
  2. The Meaning Of It All
  3. Chemicals And Sleep
  4. Let Me Be Near You
  5. My Wife
  6. By Design
  7. Remind
  8. Bring It Down
  9. The Way Of The Earth
  10. Bonus Track

Similar Items:

  1. Relocation
  2. Wings to Fly
  3. The One and Only
  4. Commonwealth
  5. Spark

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is Plankeye's masterpiece.......2005-10-26

If you're like the other people who posted below, you're not going to appreciate Strange Exchange as being Plankeye's masterpiece. The first CD of theirs I owned was Relocation, I thought it was qwirky and poppy. (Good thing I had gotten it as a gift). Then Plankeye had just released their latest album, so I thought of pulling out the demo and listening to it. The first songs I heard were By Design and Chemicals and Sleep. Then the dood working there said about that particular CD that it was really good. I listened to the last track and I agreed completely. I wondered how a band can go from Relocation to Strange Exchange in a matter of 2 years. I knew then that by far Plankeye had matured immensely in their songwriting and in their song titles and their music in general was very impressive. It was everything I expected in Indy Rock... Song after song is really good, okay except for The Way of the Earth, it's too boring. But everything else is perfect. Because I was greatly impressed at Plankeyes work I then proceeded to hear their earlier stuff... and they sure do have some good songs. But analyzing it completely Strange Exchange is everything of their earlier stuff brought to its complete measure of revelation.

4 out of 5 stars Worth buying just for these songs...........2005-10-25

At first I wasn't too impressed with this CD. However, a couple of the songs REALLY got me. "By Design" is absolutely incredible. Definately one of my favorite Plankeye songs of all time. And that's saying a lot seeing how I'm a hardcore Plankeye fan.

Also, the hidden untitled track (10)is amazing. The chord progression is something that really appeals to me.. it builds up for several minutes later flourishing into haunting melodies and guitar effects. I can't get enough of it. "Chemicals and Sleep" is another great song. I'm not crazy about the chorus itself, however, the song as a whole is worth listening to more than once.

No, it's not another Relocation or Commonwealth, but would we really want to buy five cds that all sound the same? I recommend this cd because there are some exceptional songs on it.

2 out of 5 stars Nothing like what I hoped for........2002-03-23

I LOVE Relocation. It's somewhere in my top 10 cds of all time. I could not wait for Strange Exchange to come out and of course bought it the first day it was released without having heard one song. The album (with a few tracks that are the exception) is bad. It is nothing like what it could have and should have been. It's not good. It's slow and weird and boring. I always give albums many chances to persuade me to like them--but no matter how many times I listen to this one, it just reminds me more and more of how poor it really is. RELOCATION (their previous album) is awesome and deserves much praise! If you are deciding on which CD to get--have no doubts that Relocation is the better choice--no contest. It makes me sad that such a great band even made this (Strange Exchange) CD.

5 out of 5 stars Plankeye Finally Defining Itself.......2001-09-08

As the great Newton himself set aside pre-conceived notions so as to allow the creation of wondrous scientific discoveries within his own mind, let us then examine this release from Plankeye in the same fashion. But seriously, THIS IS SOMETHING NEW! The vocals are ten times better than Relocation, the absence of Scott all but unnoticable by now. And the lyrics, while the depth of emotion that they bring may surpass many, the lyrics are something to be read, contemplated, and ultimately treasured. They bring a completeness to the songs that Plankeye has never before had. That said, please judge Strange Excange on its own merits. "The Spark" was a great cd, "Commonwealth" even better, "One and Only" was average, and "Relocation" new, different . . . but good, if not great soft rock. The unifying characteristic on all of these cds is that each one brings something new and different to the Plankeye mythos. Therefore, do not blast "Strange Exchange" because it isn't an extension of "Relocation" - the band has already "relocated," Adam and Scott are gone. And now, with "Strange Exchange" they have finally moved on. Just know that it is a combination of unique and powerful vocals, lyric-driven songs, and inspired (if not, at times, spine-tingling) melodies. Thank you, and happy listening.

5 out of 5 stars It ain't Relocation, but its very good!.......2001-08-23

I agree with the other reviewer who gave it 2 stars. This CD is NOT "Relocation, Part 2" -- so if you're hoping to get another dose of that, you won't find it here. Well, maybe the first song, "This Is". It's full of crunchy, beefy guitars and the production on that song is top-notch. But a lot of this CD does indeed sound more like their earlier releases. Not to mention that the cover art is flat-out poor. And the song "My Wife" is so sappy and sentimental that I have to fast forward past it every time it comes on.

But wait a second, you say. If I can say such negative things about the CD, why would I rate it FIVE STARS?!? Well, many of the songs are not worse than Relocation, just different. Anyone who listens to Christian rock radio has probably heard "The Meaning Of It All", liked it, and not even realized that it was Plankeye. It's a great song. And "Chemicals And Sleep" is dealing with a pretty big issue, even if it doesn't let you into the specifics. If anyone remembers bands like The Swoon and the Prayer Chain, you'll maybe have an idea of how some (not all) of this music sounds.

Music Album:

  1. Let It Leak ~ Tenderloin
  2. More Specific, Less Pacific ~ Caesura
  3. Wine Cooler Blowout ~ J.J. Paradise Players Club
  4. How to Survive Chance ~ Pale
  5. And All The Colors... ~ Ian Moore
  6. Overserved ~ 22 Jacks
  7. Private Collection ~ Rick Wakeman
  8. Chasing Shadows
  9. Mulebite Deluxe ~ Nine Pound Hammer
  10. Pickin' on Gov't Mule: A Bluegrass Tribute ~ Various Artists

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Gypsy Music from Bulgaria ~ Ibro Lolov

Blue Yodelers: 1928-1936 ~ Various Artists

Nothin' But the Truth! ~ Teddy Edwards

Lee Konitz ~ Lee Konitz

The Big Band Sound of WWII ~ Eric Felten

Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2 ~ Thelonious Monk

Keep It Goin' on ~ Daichi Miura

Master Drummers of Africa: Kopano ~ Various Artists

Silent Flight ~ Tomomi Sano

Time 4 Real ~ J & B