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Astrid
Play Dead
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. It Never Happened
2. Tick Tock
3. Wrong for You
4. Crying Boy
5. Alas
6. Play Dead
7. Fat Girl
8. Just One Name
9. Hard to Be a Person
10. Paper
11. Modes of Transport
12. What You're Thinking
13. Taken for Granted
14. Horror Movies

CD Details

All Artists: Astrid
Title: Play Dead
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Import [Generic]
Release Date: 10/15/2002
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 5039261500320, 766487044226, 5039261000394

Synopsis

Album Description

Sophomore album from Scottish indie act compared to Teenage Fanclub & Fountains Of Wayne, the followup to their Edwyn Collins produced debut 'Strange Weather Lately', which was named one of the top 50 albums of 1999. 'Play Dead' was produced by Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai) & features guest appearances from Chris Geddes & Stevie Jackson from Belle & Sebastian. 14 tracks including the singles, 'Tick Tock', 'Modes Of Transport' & the albums highlight 'Horror Movies'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

CD Reviews

An ESSENTIAL guitar pop album!

wavy@ecosse.net | 07/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow! The first Astrid album was good. This album is incredible. (Not to be confused witht he solo singer). This Scottish guitar pop band have made a spectacular second album full of pure pop songs which refuse to leave your head (in a nice way) forever! Anyone who likes simple pop tunes that don't seem to get boring even if you listen to them 1000 times must buy this album. The essential album to listen to on the bus! :) Think Teenage Fanclub mixed with The Beatles and a bit of Fountains of Wayne and you are almost there!"

Sophomore style

kendall lopere | H-Town, Tx, USA | 08/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second album from scottish indie popsters Astrid lacks something of the youthful exuberence of the 1999 debut "Strange Weather Lately", but what it loses in youth it gains in maturity. Tony Doogan's production brings out a more soulful and melancholic side to the band, who are known for their energetic live shows, and saccharine-fueled singles. The album's richness and depth is best illustrated by tracks 4-8. First the horn-driven stomper "Crying Boy" gives way to the beautiful, quiet ballad "Alas". Then the album's title track "Play Dead" sounds like a teenage boy's heart breaking in two, before "Fat Girl" starts up with it's impossibly silly swagger, ridiculous lyrics ("Fat girl won't you keep me safe - I'm terrified that I might break..."), howling feedback and catchy chorus.
The rest of the album showcases these talents in charming 3 minute slices of whimsy, dedicated to the transience of being, the pain of believing and the joys of loving. Equal parts silly and soulful, Astrid will warm your heart and charm your pants off."