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Pop VNV Nation

Erik Gfesser | Lombard, IL United States | 09/27/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Swiss act Namnambulu consists of two individuals, Henrik Iversen and Vasi Vallis, but unfortunately, the band split up shortly after this 2004 release, with Iversen starting Sonic Decoy. Chances are that you have never heard of Namnambulu, because while their "Alone" release reached #53 on the Deutsche Alternative Charts just months before their dissolvement, they never reached the American market to any significant degree (although their work is still under rotation on alternative music radio on the web). In addition, Namnambulu albums are still only available as German imports, although the MP3 format is obviously an option, especially if you want to get a feel for their music before diving in and purchasing a CD ("Distances" is currently almost-$30). This album is one of the few albums this reviewer has run across in recent memory that is void of filler tracks, and while "Memories", "Answers" and "Ignorance" are the tracks currently being played on alternative music radio on the web, "Beaten" in the opinion of this reviewer is one of the obvious standouts, with two haunting refrains: "He doesn't love you / He doesn't understand / How much he hurts you / You live at his command / And he will never be able to give you the love that you need" and "He doesn't trust you / The way that you deserve / Just when he wants you / You're there for him to serve / He really thinks he is giving you love every time that you bleed". While Namnambulu has a style all their own, and their influences are varied, Tommy Richardson of Neurozine perhaps described this album best when he wrote that "it's a bit like what VNV Nation would sound like if they were pop, and that's maybe not so strange since it was Ronan Harris from VNV Nation who discovered the band and made sure they got signed"."

Buy this cd!!!!1

john tupper | rochester, ny United States | 04/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I came across NNB while surfing the web.I listened to a few samples and it blew away.Wow what agreat undiscovered band.If you love the likes VNV NATION you need to buy this cd ..The cd starts with a killer track memories.And it doesnt let up with songs like beaten,now or never,deception.The last is a beautiful ballad apart.Henricks voice is amazing and fits music so well.Lyrics are great too.Give NNB a listen ayou wont be disappointed.Visit their website for more info they have samples and bios and info on the band if your not sure.."

Great Discovery for Me!

That's my Jabba | 11/20/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a huge fan of the 80's music...New Order, Depeche Mode, The Cure...(oops just gave away my age) I came across this music when I was searching for similar bands to New Order (via google search)...I just wanted to find some new current stuff to listen to. Of all the newer bands, these guys blew me away. Zune Marketplace has all their albums. Go buy a Zune and enjoy all of them. This band broke up unfortunetly...One member is now Frozen Plasma."