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BBC review about Armin's Shivers
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| Ian^ |
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Shivers is Armin Van Buuren's first artist album (we'll discount 2003's 76 as that would be like saying Sasha's first full-length album was The QAT Collection), yet despite the wait, and a plethora of guest vocalists and producers as a support cast, there's nothing remotely groundbreaking, and very little original, to speak of.
Opening with "Wall Of Sound", featuring Justine Suissa and the aptly named "Empty State" sporting Mic Burns' deeper tones, the dreamy and ethereal approach to their delivery can do little to shore up the fact that they're drab and predictable songs. There's even former Genesis vocalist Ray Wilson popping up on the breakbeat-ish "Gypsy" - need I say more?
Surprisingly this album was two years in the making; recorded in Amsterdam, San Francisco (with Gabriel & Dresden), Miami (with Markus Schulz) and New York (with Nadia Ali of Iio who features on "Who Is Watching"). Armin's pairing with G&D on the rousing "Zocalo" is actually one of the album's few highs; the other in collaboration with fellow Dutchmen Remy and Roland Klinkenberg on the proggy "Bounce Back".
Armin is quick to declare that Shivers is a major step for him into full songwriting, having co-written most of the lyrics. A brave move that whilst perhaps satisfying his own craving, fails to offer anything new to the creative process.
As a DJ the sellout tours and worldwide bookings speak for themselves, however making the transition to the recording studio is not always as smooth. People may pay top dollar to hear a DJ spin, yet not nearly as many will pay a similar price for a DJs CD. Stick to what you do best mate, play other people's music |
brilliant :D |
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| djmt |
| can't wait to listen to Shivers.... i do really like Armin |
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| fastmp3 |
| quote: | | Stick to what you do best mate, play other people's music |
even though he sucks at that too :stongue: |
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| Protege |
| quote: | Originally posted by fastmp3
even though he sucks at that too :stongue: |
Agreed:haha: |
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| ctprincess |
wow - at least someone at bbc had the balls to write the truth about this cd
the review (IMO) is right on point
armin should just stick to dj'ing |
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| Floorfiller |
| thank you bbc...i hope armin gets the message... |
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| jonze234 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorfiller
thank you bbc...i hope armin gets the message... |
maybe we should forward it to him just to make sure :p |
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| Joost |
Most of the TA's are so predictable, somebody writes that the album sucks and they think the review is brilliant :rolleyes:
I bet some of you haven't listened to it entirely. |
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| scAza |
| The reviewer obviously hasn't done his homework. AVB produced some mind-blowing stuff in the past when he was younger, his own stuff AND remix work. The sentiments about this particular album may be true (I haven't heard it so I don't know), but to say "stick to what you do best" is BS. And its not a "Transition into the studio" becaue he's been producing since he was about 14, correct me if I'm wrong? :rolleyes: |
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| Floorfiller |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joost
Most of the TA's are so predictable, somebody writes that the album sucks and they think the review is brilliant :rolleyes:
I bet some of you haven't listened to it entirely. |
Most of the Armin fans on TA are so predictable, somebody gives their opinion on their fav dj and they think the criticism isn't justified... |
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| Acton |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ian^
brilliant :D |
agreed Ian, that review sums up exactly wot i think of armins album. although it is ok to listen to, there isnt exactly and groundbreaking stuff on there. just how i expected it to be honest |
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