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Track Listings
1 | Melody Day |
2 | Sandy |
3 | After Hours |
4 | She's the One |
5 | Desiree |
6 | Eli |
7 | Sundialing |
8 | Irene |
9 | Niobe |
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Dan Snaith, under the guise of Caribou (formerly Manitoba), has been producing critically acclaimed albums for six years now, each an impressive development on the previous one. For his Merge debut, he marries the kaleidoscopic grandeur he's known for with pop melodies and harmonies crammed densely together. The album is vividly three-dimensional, it's hard to believe it was performed and recorded entirely by Snaith at home, save for vocal and songwriting contributions by friend/tour mate Junior Boy's Jeremy Greenspan on one track.
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Sleigh Bells. Multi-tracked, bombastic drums. Gentle falsettos. Flutophone. Flutophone? Just some of what you'll encounter in the first few minutes of Andorra. For those unaware, Andorra is a small country nestled between Spain and France, and Caribou is one Don Snaith, formerly known as Manitoba (he switched names after threat of lawsuit by ex-pro wrestler Richard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba. No joke.). Andorra continues Snaith's trajectory since 2003's Up in Flames, when he shed the IDM and electronic cocoon of his earlier work for the sun-soaked psychedelic maelstrom (and live band) that continues to date. Snaith has found a new level of focus within the confines of his swirling laboratory and the result is an exhausting slab of avant-pop. '60s grab-bag comparisons here are inevitable. "Melody Day" is remarkably like The United States of America in its soft, falsetto melody and freakbeat drums. The Silver Apples robotic bass line pop of "Sandy" gives it a mechanical propulsion that cuts through its curtains of noise. "After Hours" is Soft Machine reincarnate. "Irene" is a melancholy drum machine-backed pop tune, until it gives way to white noise (literally--or is that pink noise?). The unifier of Snaith's compositions remains the ubiquitous, multi-tracked drum onslaught, but the confidence in his vocals (and subsequently, the melodic appeal) increases with every release. The few missteps, like "Desiree," which falls flat in its meandering, do not deter the overall success of this outing. Half a century of studio experimentation has informed and enhanced the recipe for blissing out, and Caribou cooks up another batch here for your immersion. --Jason Pace
Product details
- Product Dimensions : 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.92 inches; 4.16 ounces
- Manufacturer : Merge Records
- Item model number : 3361006
- Original Release Date : 2007
- Date First Available : June 27, 2007
- Label : Merge Records
- ASIN : B000SM7R3I
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #149,876 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #80 in Shoegazing
- #139 in Electronic Pop
- #223 in Dream Pop
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2007This is undeniably one of the best records of the year in my view. This is a brilliant record filled with blissful 60's esque pop that never sounds boring or dated, but rather fresh and modern. I found myself impressed by Snaith's songwriting, harmonies, vocals and incredible production, smooth yet not overly glossy. it makes you feel like you're driving to the beach on a beautiful spring or summer day. All the songs are exellent, my favorites are "Melody Day", "Sandy", "After Hours" and "Sindialing". This record is an absolute gem, so at least give it a listen or two.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020Love this album, but the album sent was Spoon - Gagaga.
Update: Correct album sent at no charge, looks beautiful and sounds great :)
- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022Great product.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013And i decided to buy it. I think im going to travel to this country and listen to this album while traveling there and see if it makes the album even better.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015I picked up the Vinyl version since it was only $10 at the time; It has since gone up in price. I was aware of CARIBOU's existence as I hear them on my Pandora station often. Most of those tracks were from his album "Swim". This album is nothing like Swim and I love when artists explore different styles.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019I don't know what you call this? Synth-Pop? But it is very unique and wonderful. The songs 'SANDY', and 'SHE'S THE ONE' are absolute stand out songs, but actually the whole Album/CD is very enjoyable. Highly Recommended for fans of cool music.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2008I love Melody Day - and After Hours holds my interest. But the rest of the tracks remind me of music I'd listen to back when I'd waste days on end with my brains blown out on various drugs. Listening to Andorra after years in the land of substance-free living, most of the tracks sound derivative. They are missing the creative spark and inventiveness in Melody Day, a quality I now & crave notice thanks to more functional auditory, mental & perceptual faculties.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2010My rating: 9 out of 10
The opening track of Andorra, "Melody Day," is a fantastic sample of what Caribou is capable of; a dreamy atmosphere, a great use of electronica, and music that is not easy to forget. Combining electronica with the Beach Boys, Caribou creates luscious sounds and makes music that is instantly enjoyable. The songs "Melody day", "After Hours", and "Sundialing" are upbeat, fun, and danceable. Other songs like "Sandy", and "Desiree" are reminiscent of sixties bands like the Byrds, and the Mamas and the Papas; but the guitar, drums, and poppy electronica keep the sound very modern. The looping of "do"s on She's the One is surprisingly fascinating, and gives the song a complex texture.
The lyrics are sometimes very personal, "There's nothing left I can say/To stop it ending this way/I think you wanted me here/To watch it all disappear", and add emotion to an already powerful collection of songs. At other times, the lyrics are a little too abstract; "And in your summer sky and in the air/Have you forgotten how you got us here/While I remember how much I care." But when listening to Caribou, one doesn't focus too much on the words; the instrumentation is what makes Andorra such a delight and Daniel Snaiths's vocals(while quite good in their own right) are more like an afterthought to the delicious sounds.
The light sounds of this album are refreshing, and full of inspiration.
Favorite tracks: Melody Day, Sundialing, Eli
Top reviews from other countries
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José ArmindoReviewed in Spain on March 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars impecável
tudo como esperado.
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blue_soulReviewed in Germany on July 5, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for the music!
Ich hab mir die CD gekauft, ohne auch nur ein Lied davon zu kennen, einfach nur aus dem Grund, da dieser Daniel Snaith ein promovierter Mathematiker ist und Radiohead sich von ihm begeistert zeigte. Das sollte reichen...
Und was soll ich sagen: Ich hab damit eine der hörenswertesten CDs seit langem gekauft. Man kann das Album wieder und wieder durch den CD-Player jagen, ohne dass sie langweilig wird. Man kann sie an Sonnentagen hören, man kann sie an Regentagen hören (aber eigentlich eher an Sonnentagen), man erinnert sich mal an die Beatles, mal an Ride, aber eigentlich ist es immer nur Caribou... Dieser Musiker hat einen bemerkenswert eigenen Stil entwickelt, macht elektronische Musik, die noch nicht einmal wirklich elektronisch klingt. Und sie beschwingt, obwohl man noch nicht einmal wirklich sagen kann, warum. Beste Beispiele dafür: "Melody Day", "Sandy", "After Hours".
Gut gemacht, Daniel Snaith! Wird Zeit, dass ich mehr Alben von Caribou kennenlerne...
- jemimah birtleReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2008
5.0 out of 5 stars J'adore Andorra
I've never heard anything of Caribou before Andorra, but I just had to add my bit to the already enthusiatic reviews here and I have to say I love this album.
By chance I saw them live supporting José Gonzalez. A friend I was with looked worriedly at the double drum kit and hastily inserted his ear-plugs, but it blew me away. Other reviews have already described the style better than I can - melodic and warm; Mr Jackson (from Huddersfield) is correct in a way when he says it has no kick-in moment, but by no means is it flat or lifeless, it is a textured landscape. Just chill out, kick back and turn it up!
(Oh and Mr Jackson if you ever get the chance to see them live give them another go!).
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Mister DiscoReviewed in France on February 4, 2008
5.0 out of 5 stars UNE MERVEILLE DE PLUS !!!
Comme dans les meilleurs disques des 60's les chansons ravissent par leur finesse mélodique et leur fascinante architecture tout en volutes réveuses et ensoleillées... La production,elle, est bien des années 2000 charnelle et digitale à la fois, toujours fourmillante de plaisirs sonores. La deuxième moitié de l' album est plus expérimentale, faites de chansons moins évidentes, plus longues, plus floues et pourtant tout aussi prenantes. Vraiment un pont entre 2 décénnies ( les années 60 et 2000). Un disque pourvoyeur de bonheur et d' extase...
- Ap PotReviewed in Germany on March 21, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent album