| Byrne, David & St. Vincent / Love This Giant |
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| Album: | Love This Giant | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Byrne, David & St. Vincent | Added: | Oct 2012 | |
| Label: | 4AD | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2012-10-05 | Pull Date: | 2012-12-07 |
| Week Ending: | Dec 9 | Dec 2 | Nov 25 | Nov 18 | Nov 11 | Nov 4 | Oct 28 | Oct 21 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2012-10-04 | ||
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“Love This Giant” David Byrne and St. Vincent David Byrne and St. Vincent (Annie Clark) — two widely respected singer/songwriters — come together on this collaboration to create an excellent collection of indie pop/rock tunes. From echoes of Talking Heads classics and Byrne’s collaborations with Brian Eno to St. Vincent’s distinctive vocals and guitar riffs, the songs’ elements blend together — underscored by low saxophones and horns — to a offer a delicious menu that will appeal to varied tastes. — Francis Recommended: 1, 7, 5, 11, 9, 12, 6 FCC Clean 1. (3:50) Who — Funky groove carried by Byrne’s distinctive vocals and the counterpoint of the horns. Nice backing vocals by St. Vincent. **** 2. (3:07) Weekend in the Dust — Faster tempo with trippy, syncopated beat. St. Vincent on lead vocals with a lot of brass. 3. (3:43) Dinner for Two — Sharp brass attacks, synth elements and handclaps complement Byrne’s vocals. 4. (3:14) Ice Age — Starts softly, but transitions into a march-like rhythm with St. Vincent’s strident vocals about a cold relationship. 5. (3:05) I Am an Ape — Down-tempo, 1930s- or 1940s-sounding reflection on modern man’s evolutionary path. Byrne on lead vocals. *** 6. (4:53) The Forest Awakes — Another groovy jam with an incredible brass line and St. Vincent’s voice painting sound pictures. Orchestral elements hold epic together — with a raw dose of St. Vincent’s guitar at the end. ** 7. (3:09) I Should Watch TV — Fast-paced, schizophrenic synth and brass bed lays the foundation for Byrne’s wry observations. Fantastic! **** 8. (3:13) Lazarus — Byrne and St. Vincent duet — wonderful harmonies, catchy brass and an up-tempo beat — highlight the chemistry between the two. 9. (3:49) Optimist — Softer sound with lead vocals by St. Vincent. Chicago-style horns with synth rhythm prominent in places. Nice! *** 10. (4:15) Lightning — Old-time horn riffs with St. Vincent’s vocals in upper register carrying the funky melody. 11. (3:47) The One Who Broke your Heart — David Byrne’s vocals stand out on this strong tune with a flashy horn arrangement. *** 12. (4:18) Outside of Space and Time — Ballad closes the CD with David Byrne’s stylish vocals and Chicago-style horns again — finishing with an orchestral trail-out. *** | ||
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