Love At The End Of The World

Product Details

Artist : Sam Roberts
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0602517629738
Label : Universal Music Group
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 2008-05-20
UPC : 602517629738

ASIN : B0018OAPMA

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. Love At The End Of The World
2. Stripmall Religion
3. Oh Maria
4. Lions Of The Kalahari
5. Fixed To Ruin
6. Them Kids
7. Words & Fire
8. Sundance
9. Up Sister
10. End Of The Empire
11. The Pilgrim
12. Waking The Dead
13. Detroit '67

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Editorial Reviews

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When Sam Roberts released his heavily-acclaimed full-length debut We Were Born In A Flame in 2003, the Montreal rocker received high praise from fans and journalists alike; his second CD Chemical City, however, was considerably more psychedelic and garnered less adoration from the masses. Five years after his debut, this third disc Love At The End Of The World appears to have achieved a solid balance between radio-friendly rock and rootsy jams, and is more than capable of pleasing both palates. For the most part, `Born's commentary is divided into two topics: love and politics. Lyrically, Roberts is subtle and sharp throughout; his first single “Them Kids” is done in a sing/talk style that evokes the spirit of Dylan's “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and reflects on music's past and future; overtop of an up-tempo melody, Roberts' emotes “the kids don't know how to dance to rock and roll.” “The Pilgrim” is another standout, including a musical invocation to world leaders that asserts “I hope it's clear as crystal/That the man with the pistol/Is calling all the shots these days.” There are trademark Roberts instrumental rock-outs throughout as well; noteworthy points in that regard include the folksy “Words & Fire” -- featuring fellow Montreal singer Angela Desveaux -- which has the languidness and warmth of a backstage-at-Woodstock jam, and disc closer “Detroit '67,” a track that resonates with bluesy piano and old school rock `n roll sing-song style. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews

AMAZING ALBUM!!! (2008-06-15)

As soon as I heard "Them Kids" on the radio, I knew that this album was gonna be great.. and when I bought it, I was not disappointed at all! I've been a huge Sam Roberts fan from the start, and this album is just AMAZING. I loved their previous 2 albums, and love this one just as much. It's been playing in heavy rotation, and I can listen to whole CD without skippin a track. I love the whole old school / modern sound the album has.MY RATINGS:-------------01. Love At The End Of The World [4.5/5]02. Stripmall Religion [5/5]03. Oh Maria [5/5[04. Lions Of The Kalahari [4/5]05. Fixed To Ruin [4/5]06. Them Kids [5/5]07. Words & Fire [4/5]08. Sundance [5/5]09. Up Sister [5/5]10. End Of The Empire [4/5]11. The Pilgrim [4.5/5]12. Waking The Dead [4/5]13. Detroit '67 [4/5]FAV TRACKS:------------- Them Kids- Oh Maria- Love At The End of World- Up Sister- Sundance

Another Stellar Album (2008-06-04)

I've been looking forward to this album all year. After first listen I didn't quite know what to think of it. I found that it took a couple of listens before the album really grew on me...and now it's on regular rotation. While it's not as good as `We Were Born In A Flame' (that one is a masterpiece) I think it's a better album than `Chemical City'. Sam Roberts is a brilliant songwriter and his compelling lyrics, catchy hooks and melodies are as strong as ever. If you like his previous albums this one will not disappoint. Standout tracks include: Fixed To Ruin, Them Kids, Up Sister, End of The Empire and Waking the Dead.

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