tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post652025552319495785..comments2024-03-27T18:31:18.677-07:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: Sophie Ellis Bextor - Make A Scene - Album ReviewDaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-14106142461549727662011-06-11T14:49:07.064-07:002011-06-11T14:49:07.064-07:00I decided to add a few more words to make my comme...I decided to add a few more words to make my comment clearer.<br /><br />I think I always found it a little strange seeing Sophie making music in the "dancefloor" genre, be it pop or electro or anything of this sort. I always felt that she is way too mature, has a way too much dignity and grace to stay in this sort of music niche for a longer period of time. Of course it's a sort of music that gives a lot of possibilities when it comes to creating energetic and colorful recordings but I always felt that Sophie is a kind of other spirit, that she doesn't really fit into the dancefloor space, this whole culture of half conscious people bouncing to the beats throughout nights soaked in white powder and sweat. That's what I meant.<br /><br />But on the other hand- maybe Sophie's is a kind of a turning point in the history of dancefloor music? Maybe she's the one who changes electric lights of discotheques into candles and invites the spirit into this "down to earth" culture? I've always found her music/voice/lyrics to be a complete opposition of those of Madonna's or Kylie's.<br /><br />Anyway, she's one of the very, very few people on today's music scene who deserve to be called a "star".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-69123157157534644252011-06-11T09:30:52.404-07:002011-06-11T09:30:52.404-07:00Now that was bold. Massive, great work, Dave.
I k...Now that was bold. Massive, great work, Dave.<br /><br />I know the feeling when one loves the music so much they want to write about every single second of it. I haven't heard the album yet but from your complex descriptions I already caught its atmosphere.<br /><br />To be honest, I was hoping for Sophie to leave the whole dance scene music style after she had a baby and family became an important part of her life. Let's be honest- the "dancefloor culture" is all about getting high on drugs and having sex with as many people as possible and it always amazed me how many (if not all) of this scene's songs are about relationships, love etc. It's like reggae bands started singing about war.<br />That said I was hoping for Sophie to become a more "old school" lady singing next to a piano with a glass of champagne in her hand, heading towards a little more jazzy, orchestrated tunes fitting with her personal life and her recent experiences. Of course she still delivers her experiences with the lyrics but staying in the whole dancefloor culture doesn't help. Of course she will always make the music she wants to but what I mean is that it's kind of a conflict of interests between what she stands for as a woman, wife and mother and what the dancefloor culture is all about.<br /><br />So, my hopes aside, I will try and listen to the album sometime soon. I am sure it will be great in its genre, like all Sophie's recordings. Sophie is, along with Roisin Murphy, the best pop vocalist of the last 10 years. And no matter what path she chooses to go in the future, I will always follow and listen to every new album of Mrs Bextor with curiosity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-22755696033979088962011-06-07T20:42:23.391-07:002011-06-07T20:42:23.391-07:00Great review Dave. Ever since I heard Groovejet I...Great review Dave. Ever since I heard Groovejet I've been a fan of Sophie's sound...and looks. Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer) is an amazing song too...and I look forward to checking out the rest of the album. Thanks again for being so descriptive and for posting the video. I'm sold!Daveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495865793055470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-60611669127640990082011-06-07T03:19:14.901-07:002011-06-07T03:19:14.901-07:00For better or for worse, "comprehensive album...For better or for worse, "comprehensive album reviews" about artists I'm passionate about - are sorta my thing, AVP. I would love this one to be the *most comprehensive* (as you suggest). I also was a fan of the music of her first band 'theaudience'(and get annoyed when I see it getting slagged in the press lately - all as a setup to focus on Sophie's current music - both are good). I DO hope my word-dense feature here comes across (as you say) "well balanced" and "highly detailed."<br /><br />Mr. Smork - although I admire your internal resolve to wait until you have a hard copy of the album in your hands - I can't imagine what kind of torture that must be (in this, the instant gratification age).<br /><br />William - another great quote from you to put on my masthead here! ;-)DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-55913768577991296932011-06-06T16:18:32.800-07:002011-06-06T16:18:32.800-07:00so i am not really a dance music/synth pop kinda d...so i am not really a dance music/synth pop kinda dude to be honest- this is not really gonna change... but my brother is a re3asonably big fan of Soph's music and he is quite a fan of this record- speaking to its mix of European dance music and British pop.<br /><br />This review is indeed epic! it is like Clash of the Titans but less douchey ;)Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359497677341007090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-67302969762391186012011-06-06T13:58:40.571-07:002011-06-06T13:58:40.571-07:00oh, it's here already. cool.
i can say that i ...oh, it's here already. cool.<br />i can say that i am amazed with detailed descriptions in this piece. really impressive.<br />and it'll be really useful and fun to know what i read there as my copy of album will arrive. ;)<br />i decided to wait official release and it is a real torture.... :(Mr Smorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114656304341401631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-76670819802767516392011-06-06T13:57:04.214-07:002011-06-06T13:57:04.214-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.smorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574619893800669662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-21157214350086157042011-06-06T12:20:16.271-07:002011-06-06T12:20:16.271-07:00Woah, I wager you won't find a more comprehens...Woah, I wager you won't find a more comprehensive review of the album anywhere !! I was a fan of S.E.B. when she fronted The Audience "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" was a great track. Since then I've followed her career on and off and she always seems to manage to produce great pop that is effortlessly cool and sophisticated and never veers toward cheesy. I know you've been an uber fan over the years DC, but this never comes across OTT or gushing, just well balanced, highly detailed from somebody who loves Ms B's music. Well done. And she seems to be looking better with every passing year !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-42784547607604120052011-06-06T12:08:32.405-07:002011-06-06T12:08:32.405-07:00A very lovely thing to say, Paty.
It was actually...A very lovely thing to say, Paty.<br /><br />It was actually very easy to write about this album (though not as easy to edit myself), as the ideas flowed effortlessly while listening to the music. We are all here now to celebrate the triumphant arrival of this record!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-33772631434694055512011-06-06T11:58:32.904-07:002011-06-06T11:58:32.904-07:00I'm impressed Dave, I was trapped, my heart wa...I'm impressed Dave, I was trapped, my heart was beating hard with each of your descriptions<br />Each song is well explained and is difficult not to dive into them. All are fabulous, what more to say are "Sophiexpialidocious" Thanks for giving us the Joy to feel your wonderful work in our veins.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966689984784645679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-74522178299688861432011-06-06T11:10:36.090-07:002011-06-06T11:10:36.090-07:00Ha, ha VFSD.
Do you think? Ok, I may have includ...Ha, ha VFSD.<br /><br />Do you think? Ok, I may have included a lot of words here ;-)DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-22479414693967030282011-06-06T11:08:52.776-07:002011-06-06T11:08:52.776-07:00OMG, this is so epic!OMG, this is so epic!ViewFromSpookysDoghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338262684051252873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-32082051130838258072011-06-06T11:08:29.816-07:002011-06-06T11:08:29.816-07:00Your english is actually pretty good, Ivanka. And...Your english is actually pretty good, Ivanka. And I know that your thoughts here are heartfelt and passionate! That is what is so great about them.<br /><br />I completely agree that the whole album really flows as a cohesive unit now. Sophie mentioned that they really got that right in the mastering process, and it really shines through.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-35437409701145147562011-06-06T10:58:00.615-07:002011-06-06T10:58:00.615-07:00ok, I already was saying on forum a lot of times t...ok, I already was saying on forum a lot of times that this album is absolutely gorgeous! and your descriptions of it, Dave it's just amazing! I think you've done a huge work, describing whole album, giving to each of the song so much attention! <br />Let me add a bit about this new album.. I never fell in love before but now I think I did ! I fell in love with this album! Cause it's absolutely stunning, amazing, fantastic, gorgeous, incredible, perfect album! It has taken 4 years - for coming out, but it was worth to wait!! <br />My congrats to lovely Sophie Ellis Bextor for making such a good album! And my compliments to you Dave for amazing description! <br /><br /><br />P.S.- Sorry, again for my not really good English)) But I was writing with all my heart)Ivankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338111391957632733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-75640116450765966462011-06-06T10:46:47.356-07:002011-06-06T10:46:47.356-07:00Thanks, Anouk!
Since I know you are already quite...Thanks, Anouk!<br /><br />Since I know you are already quite familiar with them all, I knew you'd appreciate the detailed track-by-track breakdowns. Its such a good record!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-78139476327480653602011-06-06T10:39:51.453-07:002011-06-06T10:39:51.453-07:00Great review Dave! I really like the song descript...Great review Dave! I really like the song descriptions ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com