Asian Trips :: Venus on Earth

Asian Trips - Venus on Earth

Manufacturer: M80

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Binding: LP Record
EAN: 0723721178314
Label: M80
Manufacturer: M80
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: M80
Release Date: 2008-01-22
Studio: M80

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Editorial Reviews:

"A unique and surprisingly danceable group that combines a beautiful Khmer-language vocalist from Cambodia and a quintet of seasoned locals with a knack for mixing Southeast Asian pop, Vietnam-war-era lounge music, klezmer, ska, surf rock, and Ethiopian jazz." -- SPIN

psychedelic. They are world music. They are anything but mainstream. There is virtually no other band in the world playing "Khmer Rock," the style of 1960s Cambodian rock derived from Armed Forces Radio in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Sophomore album Venus On Earth features eleven original songs that expand on the band's sound but will please hardcore fans of both the group and the genre. There is no other band like Dengue Fever, which garners fans in everyone from indie kids to well-heeled world music consumers.

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Customer Rating:

Summary: chills and dengue fever
Comment: This album uses many, many influences but most notably old school r'n'b and eastern rythms. They remind me a little of The Go Team. Very uptempo with catchy tunes at every twist and turn. Inshort, a mish mash of old influences thrown into a concrete mixer, then regurtitated in a totally refreshing way. buy it now !!!

Customer Rating:

Summary: Promises, disappoints
Comment: The first track is awesome. Killer vocals and dense, powerful production. After that the songs sound pretty gimicky and all the male vocals are really weak. This band could be great but not here.

Customer Rating:

Summary: venus on earth by dengue fever
Comment: I happenened to come accross this group on pbs and just liked thier sound.It's as simple as that,I'm hooked on thier music.

Customer Rating:

Summary: A Fresh Sound
Comment: I like all music, and this music is fresh! I heard an interview with the bandleader on PBS, and some cuts were played. The soloist's voice is truly addictive. Add this group to your collection, and you'll enjoy it.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Great stuff
Comment: I can't tell you how fun this band is. The first CD is fun silly pop, the next two are darker and more moody but still have some lively party tunes. Hypnotic, addictive so catchy, you'll be singing in Khmer all day! I will say that the new songs in english take some of the fun out of the whole experience but I haven't been this excited about a band in many years.

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