Au Revoir Simone
Still Night, Still Light
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AMG Review of Still Night, Still Light
Tim Sendra
All Music GuideOn their third album, Still Night, Still Light, the dreamy trio Au Revoir Simone don't do anything too differently than they did on their previous release, Bird of Music. The basic structure of the sound (vintage synths/keyboards and drum machines) and voices (winsome leads and rich harmonies) is firmly in place. The palpable feeling of introspection and melancholy is still there, the gentleness of the melodies and sweetness of tone is present also. What has changed is that they seem to crank the melancholy and sadness up just a touch; there are no songs as bright and lovestruck as "Stars" here. Even the uptempo songs with cheerful-sounding melodies like "Anywhere You Looked" and "All or Nothing" have heartbreakingly bleak lyrics. That's not to say the album itself is bleak by any means. The warmth that the group wrings out of its keyboards is enough to dry up the tears, and the fuzzy blanket of sound producer Thom Monahan wraps their sound in gives you a strangely peaceful feeling that makes the sadness seem OK. It also helps that they keep things interesting sonically by changing up their sound throughout the album, with the disco sheen of "Another Likely Story," the unlikely junkshop glitter groove of "Only You Can Make You Happy," the motorik groove of "Shadows," and the doomy synth pop of "Organized Scenery" being most impressive. The straight-ahead ballads like "We Are Here" and "The Last One" are made better by the wide range of sounds that surround them. Thanks to Monahan and the strength of the songs the trio wrote for the album, this stands as Au Revoir Simone's best work so far.
Au Revoir Simone: Still Night, Still Light
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The trio of females known as Au Revoir Simone have always dabbled in the fantastical but so far, they've never truly delivered one completely memorable album (though this is only their third attempt) and so it's with much hope and questionable enthusiasm that we delve into their newest attempt; Still Night, Still Light.
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Au Revoir Simone - Still Night, Still Light
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The electro-dream pop trio’s third album is evocative and even beautiful, but falls just short of leaving a lasting impression. Angelica Tatam reviews.
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REVIEW // AU REVOIR SIMONE - STILL NIGHT, STILL NIGHT
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This is the third album from Au Revoir Simone, and it finds the Brooklyn-based ensemble in a contemplative mood, musing on the emotional tolls of the touring lifestyle. It's a subject that seems to weigh heavy on their minds, as the first few tracks of the album are subdued, to say the least.Electro instrumentation and sparse melodies threaten to become something other than atmospheric, but nev...
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ALBUM REVIEW: Au Revoir Simone 'Still Night, Still Light' out 18 May on Moshi Moshi
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The trademark Au Revoir Simone sound is there but there is a far more darker, one might even say bleaker edge to the all-female keyboard trio's brand new album.Apparently this has something to do with the bands lack of home time and as they have spent more and more time touring and away from their family and friends they began to write their new material.This is their third album and for me it ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: Au Revoir Simone 'Still Night, Still Light' out 18 May on Moshi Moshi
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The trademark Au Revoir Simone sound is there but there is a far more darker, one might even say bleaker edge to the all-female keyboard trio's brand new album.Apparently this has something to do with the bands lack of home time and as they have spent more and more time touring and away from their family and friends they began to write their new material.This is their third album and for me it ...
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REVIEW // AU REVOIR SIMONE - STILL NIGHT, STILL NIGHT
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This is the third album from Au Revoir Simone, and it finds the Brooklyn-based ensemble in a contemplative mood, musing on the emotional tolls of the touring lifestyle. It's a subject that seems to weigh heavy on their minds, as the first few tracks of the album are subdued, to say the least.Electro instrumentation and sparse melodies threaten to become something other than atmospheric, but nev...
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AU REVOIR SIMONE in Mexico!!!!
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I´m so happy because this sweet girls with siren voices, will come from Mexico on October in the Lunario, Auditorio nacional (D.F.), the new album "Still night, Still Light" it´s amazing, i can´t wait for that!
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Video: Au Revoir Simone – Shadows
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“Shadows” by Au Revoir Simone from the album Still Night, Still Light. Directed by Brendan Colthurst and Vikram Gandhi, and produced by DISPOSABLE.
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Au Revoir Simone + The Teenagers
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The Teenagers tweeted the following yesterday:“new AU REVOIR SIMONE REMIX on HIPSTER RUNOFF”So here it is…“Shadows (The Teenagers remix)” | download“Shadows” belongs to the brand new Au Revoir Simone album, Still Night, Still Light, available now on iTunes.Au Revoir Simone | Myspace | Gigs | Buy
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Au Revoir Simone - Still Night, Still Light
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The electro-dream pop trio’s third album is evocative and even beautiful, but falls just short of leaving a lasting impression. Angelica Tatam reviews.
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Au Revoir Simone: Still Night, Still Light
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The trio of females known as Au Revoir Simone have always dabbled in the fantastical but so far, they've never truly delivered one completely memorable album (though this is only their third attempt) and so it's with much hope and questionable enthusiasm that we delve into their newest attempt; Still Night, Still Light.
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Au Revoir Simone’s full stream, tour & free goodies
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Au Revoir Simone’s Still Night, Still Light isn’t due until next Tuesday, but the Brooklyn-based synth-pop trio is currently streaming the album in its entirety on Myspace. Produced by Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Little Joy), the album is the follow up to the keyboard-toting heroine’s 2007 full-length debut The Bird of Music.Start camping out on the virtual line at the Amie St. store, where the g
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News: Au Revoir Simone's new single with remixes out in December
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Track:Another Likley Story
Au Revoir Simone, the sunny keys-slinging trio are geared up to release their second single from Still Night, Still Light, called "Another Likely Story" on December 7, with remixes from Aeroplane (we're pretty sure you've heard this one already), dreamwave...
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Au Revoir Simone "Still Night, Still Light"
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Au Revoir Simone is about to release their latest CD "Still Night, Still Light" next Tuesday. If you remember last year it seemed that every other post was about Au Revoir Simone remix, or re-make, collaboration, or other and to be hones form some one who has been able to listen the whole CD this may happen again with this release. I'm including only two songs "All or nothing" and "Shadows" bec...
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Au Revoir Simone finish 3rd album + live acoustic clip
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The girls just finished their 3rd record, Still Night, Still Light, and they can’t wait to share the new album with us. It’s going to be released in Europe in mid-April, & in the US in May. They didn’t want to keep you waiting though, so they recorded a few live, stripped down versions of their songs in NYC with director Vincent Moon from Le Blogotheque. Part 1 is the clip above, & there
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Au Revoir Simone Announce Third Album Details
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Brooklyn pop-trio Au Revoir Simone will be releasing their third album titled "Still Night, Still Light". The album will be released on May 19 on their own label, Our Secret Record Company. Producer duties were handled by Thom Monahan. The ladies of Au Revoir Simone will be playing later this month at SXSW and will announced some North American tour dates later this year. Au Revoir Simone previ...
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mp3: Au Revoir Simone "Another Likely Story" (Neon Indian Remix)
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One of my favorite songs of the year Au Revoir Simone's "Another Likely Story" from one of my favorite albums of the year Still Night, Still Light done got itself remixed by Neon Indian one of my favorite bands of the year. So this song makes me as happy as a "pig in shit", or "eggs in a blender"...not sure if that last one makes sense or is in fact even a real saying.Au Revoir Simone - "Anothe...
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