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Escape Pod for Two
Cosmicity
Escape Pod for Two
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop
 
After 10 years representing American synthpop, even through the difficult 90's when electronic pop music was virtually ignored by the larger music industry, Cosmicity now releases the band's landmark album "Escape Pod for ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Cosmicity
Title: Escape Pod for Two
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: A Different Drum
Original Release Date: 11/30/2003
Release Date: 11/30/2003
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop
Style: Electronica
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 601171114826

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After 10 years representing American synthpop, even through the difficult 90's when electronic pop music was virtually ignored by the larger music industry, Cosmicity now releases the band's landmark album "Escape Pod for Two" which is also announced as the band's final album. The album has the flavor of a sci-fi romance, with futuristic themes and the most polished electronic pop music Cosmicity has ever produced.
 

CD Reviews

Terrific electronic pop
R. D. Waters | Newton, NC United States | 04/20/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Mark Nicholas, a.k.a., Cosmicity recently announced that he will be retiring the Cosmicity name and striking out under his own name. He wants to be able to go in new directions without the preformed expectations of Cosmicity fans.I hope Nicholas retains his excellent pop sensibilities no matter what name he records under. "Escape Pod for Two" is a terrific pop CD that highlights Nicholas' ear for harmony, arrangement, and melody. "Sedgwick" kicks off the CD with a melodic bang. What follows is an electronic pop collection of memorable songs. Nicholas takes inspiration from the Pet Shop Boys (delicate background harmonies and endless variations of the melody) and other acts, but he adds his own lyrical and musical stamp to the songs.Accompanying the CD is a second CD of remixes and other tracks. My favorites include the "Syrian remix" of "Sedgwick" and "Regenerate". Electronic pop fans will not be disappointed. For more info on Nicholas, check out his Web site at www.cosmicity.com."
Sheer perfection
D. Humphrey | Chicago, IL United States | 01/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The pinnacle of the American synthpop genre has been reached, and a new bar has been set by Cosmicity's "Escape Pod for Two". Mark Nicholas (aka. Cosmicity) has assembled a complete album of cohesive, well produced, thought/emotion provoking songs. Rarely does a songwriter have the ability to weave meaningful storylines and arcs into a 3 1/2 minute "pop song", but Cosmicity is able to do just that. Beyond just creating meaningful and emotive songs, this time around Cosmicity has woven together an entire album of interlaced songs. Each song leads to the next, builds from the previous... it's one long story spread across 11 tracks. Equal parts "synth" and "pop", Cosmicity has been at the forefront of the synthpop genre since debuting in 1994 with "The Vision". Careful not to sound like a clone of any other band that came before, Cosmicity has always blazed a new trail and worked on finding a unique sound and serving an underserved audience... synth fans who enjoy the occasional good pop song. Radio-friendly tracks include "Sedgwick", "Tinnitus", and Billboard Top 10 worthy "Regenerate". Synth purists will enjoy "Abort", "Departure" and "Vast". All in all, I cannot recommend this album highly enough. Anyone who has enjoyed any (or all) of Cosmicity's previous works will find "Escape Pod for Two" to be the bright shiny cherry on the top of the sundae that has been Cosmicity's musical career."
I didn't think Pure could be topped...
R O C K E T | The Twin Cities, MN | 01/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"...But I was wrong! EP42 is total deliciousness from beginning to end. Though "I Want You" from Pure remains my favorite Cosmicity song, EP42 is an even better album overall. Pure had a couple tracks that didn't do much for me, and even one that I could hardly stand ("The Perfect Shape"), but there isn't one track on EP42 that is skippable. The whole thing is wonderful and fluid. I like that there is a constant chronological theme (a personal love story taking place in space). Mark placed the songs and moods perfectly, keeping the listener ever engaged. My personal favorites are "Sedgwick," "In Flight," "Regenerate," "Tinnitus," "Vast," and "Oxygenius." Okay, that's more than half the album, but it's that good. I truly love every song. If I HAD to pick a least favorite, it'd be the title track. But that should say a lot about the album, considering that the title track is a great love song. If you are already a fan of Cosmicity, you will definitely not be disappointed. If you are new to Cosmicity, this is a great place to start, as it is truly the pinnacle. There isn't one person that I've played Cosmicity for (fans of synthpop or not) that hasn't loved it. *sigh* Mark, we're gonna miss you."