Quiet Is the New Loud

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0766486829220 Label: Source Manufacturer: Source Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Source Release Date: 2001-01-29 Studio: Source
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Editorial Reviews: Although Kings Of Convenience are keen to play down any blatantly self-evident similarities to Nick Drake, Simon and Garfunkel and Belle and Sebastian, the winsome and placidity favouring Norwegian duo of Erlend Oye and Eirik Glambek Boe have probably already got the subway buskers of tomorrow queuing up to lend an ear. Student-like in appearance (one of them has got a duffel coat and John Major specs) and unashamed to softly impart such non-rock lyrics as "put the kettle on" and "using The Guardian as a shield to cover my thighs against the rain", the weightless and airy acoustic guitar muse of Quiet Is The New Loud isn't a million miles from Radiohead's "Nice Dream" or Pink Floyd's "If" with a subliminal swish of bossa-nova rhythm. A contentedly purring cello, a plaintive touch of piano and the muffled sound of a trumpet adds necessary sonic depth and the results are as pleasant and civilised as a little light conversation over tea in the drawing room. But what a shame they chose to name themselves after a lavatory. --Kevin Maidment
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: As good as their first Comment: Another incredible albumn by the two feel-good Norwegians. If you own any of their other work then you'll already understand why this album is for you; I've not yet met anyone who hasn't appreciated the pleasantly pacifying duo. If Kings of Convenience are new to you, then you're in for a treat. Buy the album; wait for a long sunset; press play on your stereo; and listen the paired-down acoustic brilliance produced by a fresh Scandinavian climate. I can't recommend these chaps highly enough. Lovely. Customer Rating: Summary: "Tina... come get some ham!" Comment: Erlend Oye is Napoleon Dynomites long-lost twin brother! HAHA! Customer Rating: Summary: BUY IT NOW!!! Comment: if you haven't already bought it, then you're missing out on one of the best albums of the last few years. the music is so simplistic yet also so beautiful it makes you want to listen to it all day long. No electricly charged power chords, no drum solo's, just quality music, without abrasive interuptions. Customer Rating: Summary: Versus is great, but... Comment: I know a lot people tend to say Versus is the better version of Quiet Is The New Loud. As much as I love Versus, this debut will hold up in 10 or 20 years. A definite 5 star classic. Customer Rating: Summary: IKEA chic Comment: This is like the IKEA of music, which takes the Scandanivian philosophy of simplifying life down to what is needed. You can easily imagine the group sitting next to the lake on the album cover softly humming out their tunes together. Beautiful and inspiring, I love all the songs especially Summer on the West hill, which sums up travelling perfectly. More Reviews