Track Listings (11) - Disc #1| All Artists: Crash Test Dummies Title: Oooh La La Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: RED GENERAL CATALOG Original Release Date: 1/1/2010 Re-Release Date: 5/11/2010 Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 020286153320 |
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There is no mistaking Brad Roberts voice. He may look like an average guy, now in his mid-40s, but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits ... more » |
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Product Description There is no mistaking Brad Roberts voice. He may look like an average guy, now in his mid-40s, but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits at Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm and Superman. Perhaps best remembered for the acerbic folk rock sound of 1991 s The Ghosts That Haunt Me and 1993 s God Shuffled His Feet, there have nonetheless been enough hits for the band over the years to merit a couple of greatest hits packages. Through it all, the band with Roberts at the helm has touched on funk and soul, folk, electronic music and even Christmas tunes. Yet it is Roberts voice and offbeat lyrical sensibility that have been this beloved band s calling cards since their founding twenty years ago. Due for release on May 11, Oooh La La (Deep Fried) is again something of a different animal for the Crash Test Dummies. This time Roberts collaborates with producer/engineer Stewart Lerman, whose many credits include such divergent talents as Antony and the Johnsons and The Roches, as well as filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Martin Scorcese. While longtime CTD member Ellen Reid added back-up vocals and a lead on the closing acoustic ballad Put a Face, this album is fundamentally the work of these two creative men. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsThe flowers purple on the hill. Jason Stein | San Diego, CA United States | 05/22/2010 (4 out of 5 stars) "America is a sad place. A sad place because bands like Crash Test Dummies are considered a novelty act rather than a literate and original musical force. All anyone remembers is "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", if that. I don't mind that you don't care, either. At least they're not overplayed and over-appreciated. They're a secret, really. Brad's baritone vocals are a character all its own. So here we have the band's eighth album, "Oooh La La!" An about face from 2004's bleak and serious "Songs Of The Unforgiven". This is Crash Test Dummies back having some fun, inspired by the Optigan from the 1970's and the Omnichord from the 1980's. I had some trepidation. Could this band really produce something viable and memorable after six years away? Yes they can. Although there are a few duds here, namely "Paralyzed", "The In-Between Place" and "Lake Bras d'Or"--these are minor deviations from an otherwise enjoyable album. There's even a few classics here like "Songbird" or "And It's Beautiful", then there's "Not Today Baby", "Heart Of Stone", "What I'm Famous For" and "Now You See Her". Even Ellen Reid gets some time to sing on "Put A Face". All in all, this is a surprising return considering that Brad Roberts had been quoted saying that Crash Test Dummies were no more. Not only that, it's a very good album with strong melodies and both serious and humorous lyrics. Here's how "Oooh La La!" compares to other Crash Test Dummies albums: 1991 The Ghosts That Haunt Me: Five Stars 1993 God Shuffled His Feet: Five Stars 1996 A Worm's Life: Three and a Half Stars 1999 Give Yourself A Hand: Four Stars 2001 I Don't Care That You Don't Mind: Four Stars 2003 Puss 'n' Boots: Three Stars 2004 Songs Of The Unforgiven: Four Stars 2010 Oooh La La!: Four Stars" Crash test dummies oooH LaLa Edward Cefarelli | 05/15/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "i was glad to see Brad Roberts was back writing music, when i saw the cover it reminded me of God Shuffled His Feet,then i listened to snippets of songs,i went out and got the cd and iwas really glad i did.it seems the party light is on and all are invited, so go get this music youll have a smile from ear to ear." Wow they are back and better than ever. T. Bruce | 05/12/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "Wow its great to hear this band again. I listened to them on WNKU the other day,and I was hooked. I heard "what I'm famous for".I downloaded the album the next day, and I havent looked back."
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