The Raveonettes third album Lust Lust Lust is the sound of a band rescuing their career from the clutches of cliché and rediscovering the magic that made them so exciting on their debut Chain Gang of Love. The opening track "Aly, Walk with Me" serves notice that things are going to be a lot different, the menacing prowl of the verses giving way to a deafening burst of white light/white heat noise halfway through the song. Anyone fearing that Lust Lust Lust would be another record lost to over-production and slickness should, once they regain their hearing, be ecstatic. The duo recapture the fire, mystery, and dirty glamour of their early records and add a sharper melodic sense on a batch of songs that will stick to you like a sharp knife between the ribs. Tracks like the thrillingly bleak yet devastatingly pretty "Dead Sound," the swaying "The Beat Dies," and the classically melodic "Black Satin" are as good as anything the band has done to date (and frankly, compare quite ably to the work of their most obvious influence, the Jesus and Mary Chain). Sune Rose Wagner took over the production task from Richard Gottherer and stripped away all remnants of the glossy hack job they did on Pretty in Black. Throughout the record, the reverb is so heavy it might make you woozy, the drums clatter like trash can lids, and the vocals struggle to make it through the layers of haze but Wagner's light touch and newfound sense of restraint means the arrangements sound fully realized and if not three-dimensional, a very strong two. Sharin Foo's vocals sounds as glacial and, as ever, Wagner's guitar melodies are note perfect (check his work on "Blitzed" for a short lesson on how to do a lot with only a few notes) and the two of them appear as reassuringly unwholesome as ever. Happy about it even, as they sing of being tied to evil hearts, black lollipops, and death by deceit in their sweet and unconcerned voices. Lust Lust Lust should have been the follow up to Chain Gang of Love; Pretty in Black can just be considered a mistake, and fans of the fuzzy, decadent and over-driven version of the Raveonettes can be happy that they have their band back; nastier, prettier and better than ever.
Lately I’ve been listening to a load of bands that I had never heard of before I got a job that keeps me sitting down for the better part of the day; parked behind a computer screen. Internet radio is a lifesaver after lunch and it’s been quite a treat to get to listen to loads of new music (none of which I actively have to pursue).This album, Lust Lust Lust (amazon) (itunes), was released i
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I bought The Raveonettes’ newest album, Lust Lust Lust, today on iTunes. Two songs into the preview, and I was dedicated. This album is the whole reason I listen to music, and I felt compelled to share.I always hesitate to write reviews because, while I so enjoy music, I’m not particularly well-versed in music terminology, and at times I feel ill-equipped to endorse anything. After all, there
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Last night the Raveonettes played a packed house at the Double Door in Chicago. It was my first time in the venue, and I was impressed. The place reminded me a lot of one of my favorite local venues that closed a few years ago; though Double Door is quite a bit larger. The old, black-painted interior with the dimly lit bar, an elevated stage and a great sound system felt exactly like my old ...
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Not so long ago I lamented the Magnetic Fields' utter failure to channel the Jesus and Mary Chain despite trying their hardest on "Distortion." Now here come the Raveonettes with their own attempt, and it's much more successful. Loud, distorted, reverberating, and alternately sultry and sunny. The key is to add the element of danger, something the MF are far too wry to manage. "Aly Walk With Me...
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This song is equal parts Dale and Anna...to speak in MOG-lish!And I mean in that in a GOOD way...really!
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From Wikipedia-The Raveonettes are a Danish rock and roll duo consisting of Sune Rose Wagner (on guitar, instruments, vocals) and Sharin Foo (on bass, guitar and vocals). Their music is characterized by close two-part vocal harmonies inspired by The Everly Brothers, coupled with hard-edged electric guitar overlaid with liberal doses of noise. Their songs juxtapose the structural and chordal sim...
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Last night the Raveonettes played a packed house at the Double Door in Chicago. It was my first time in the venue, and I was impressed. The place reminded me a lot of one of my favorite local venues that closed a few years ago; though Double Door is quite a bit larger. The old, black-painted interior with the dimly lit bar, an elevated stage and a great sound system felt exactly like my old ...
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Lately I’ve been listening to a load of bands that I had never heard of before I got a job that keeps me sitting down for the better part of the day; parked behind a computer screen. Internet radio is a lifesaver after lunch and it’s been quite a treat to get to listen to loads of new music (none of which I actively have to pursue).This album, Lust Lust Lust (amazon) (itunes), was released i
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Cool song off the new Raveonettes album, Lust Lust Lust.
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What?! Sharin Foo is pregnant? How come I found out about it just now?!Oh well.http://pressed-for-sound.buzznet.com/2008/05/the-raveonettes-what-a-foo-bel.html
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For those of you Moggers who just lust, lust, lust over the new Raveonettes track "Candy" then you will be psyched with what's below. The video for the band's first single form their new album Lust Lust Lust trails Sune Rose Wagner (on guitar, instruments, vocals) and Sharin Foo (on bass and vocals) during what appears to be warm-ups for some upcoming gigs. The duo's Lust Lust Lust hits stores ...
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Amazon.com offers free downloads of select MP3s via the "Amazon MP3 Store":http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st?rs=324382011&page=1&rh=n%3A163856011%2Cn%3A324382011&sort=price. To find them, perform a blank "Song Title" search and sort the resulting songs by price from low to high. Some notable tracks:Sloan: "Who Taught You to Live Like That?"Oakenfold: "Sex 'N' Money"Manu Chao: "Rainin in Paradiz...
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A video for the Raveonettes track ("currently streaming on the MOG homepage)":http://mog.com/Michael_Goldberg/blog_post/144256 "Aly, Walk with Me" is below for your viewing pleasure. Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo walk and morph through the video as bobbleheads. You can also spot the video "here.":http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1232810&vid=210161
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More new album info from the Raveonettes front. The Danish rockers have announced the official release date for their new album Lust Lust Lust. The duo's follow up to 2005’s Pretty in Black, their debut for Vice Records, is out on February 19th, 2008. The duo -Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo - will head over to the states for a tour in support of Lust Lust Lust this March, around some SXSW per.
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I bought The Raveonettes’ newest album, Lust Lust Lust, today on iTunes. Two songs into the preview, and I was dedicated. This album is the whole reason I listen to music, and I felt compelled to share.I always hesitate to write reviews because, while I so enjoy music, I’m not particularly well-versed in music terminology, and at times I feel ill-equipped to endorse anything. After all, there
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Today, by the grace of god, I will have myself a german belgian beer and enjoy the shit out it. I dunno man, I enjoy it so much I'm starting to think I'm an alcoholic. Or turning into one, slowly. Never been a huge fan of The Raveonettes but jiiz, this is some good shit. [...]
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The Raveonettes and The Kills. I picture them as two super cool cars speeding along the same desolate two lane highway, side by side, one on the wrong side of the divider. I've been waiting for them to switch lanes, and with their latest releases it seems they are closer than ever to doing just that. The parallels have grown more clear, the pop sensibilities more often bubble to the surface,...
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Not so long ago I lamented the Magnetic Fields' utter failure to channel the Jesus and Mary Chain despite trying their hardest on "Distortion." Now here come the Raveonettes with their own attempt, and it's much more successful. Loud, distorted, reverberating, and alternately sultry and sunny. The key is to add the element of danger, something the MF are far too wry to manage. "Aly Walk With Me...
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| 1 Aly, Walk With Me |
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| 2 Hallucinations |
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| 3 Lust |
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| 4 Dead Sound |
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| 5 Black Satin |
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| 6 Blush |
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| 7 Expelled From Love |
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| 8 You Want The Candy |
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| 9 Blitzed |
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| 10 Sad Transmission |
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| 11 With My Eyes Closed |
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| 12 The Beat Dies |
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| 13 My Heartbeats Dying |
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| 14 Honey, I Never Had You |
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| 15 Dead Sound (Pets On Prozac Remix) (Exclusive Bonus Track) |
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