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Knife, The
"Deep Cuts"
Format:
CD/Album
Online date:
22/1 2003
Label:
Rabid Records
Genre:
electro
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This year couldn't have started better. Every time I get an album like this in my hands I cherish the moment like it was the last. Because many times it feels like it is, I mean, honestly, how often do you hear a CD that feels so fresh and extraordinary like "Deep Cuts" by Swedish act The Knife? I for one do not experience it that often. Brother and sister Dreijer has managed to put together an album that is even more brilliant than their debut album "The Knife" that was released two years ago. For one thing, this one is a bit more easy to listen to, with very catchy melodies all the way through.
The band has listed Miss Kitten, Kate Bush and Queen as some of the influences when making the album, but it wouldn't have been that hard to figure this out for your self, as it is quite obvious. Especially Karin Dreijer's vocal style that at times sounds a lot like Kate Bush's. I'm no big fan of the latter, but together with The Knife's music it works out great.
The opener "Heartbeats" (also the second single) is just fantastic, and you feel right away this is not just another cliché 80's band. It does though have a very 80's sound, but still the music manages to sound really fresh and new. "Pass It On" is in many ways a sleazy love song, but Karin's fragile voice makes it the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time. The strange high pitched choirs makes it even more beautiful and
strange.
The real hit of the album must be the duet with First Floor Power's Jenny Wilson; "You
Take My Breath Away". This is one of those songs that just blow you away with its intensity and excellent melodies. Part from sounding like Kate Bush the Björk type of vocals that has become synonymous with Karin is still present. Especially in the kind of weird and bizarre "You Make Me Feel Like Charity".
I must admit that when I first heard The Knife I wasn't blown away right from the beginning.
I actually felt that Karin Dreijer's voice was a bit annoying, but it took only about twenty minutes until I was completely in love with the band, and if you're not already are, I know that you will be.
/Mattias Andersson
Check CDDB tracklists for this record:
Knife, The"Deep Cuts"
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Reader Opinions
instrument
Name: Justina (195.216.179.146)
Song pass this on is super.... and ai would lke to know what kind intstrument is used in the beginning playing solo...?
good but not new, commecial and not indie
Name: electro guy (211.26.244.182)
Rating: 6
the knife album is good, but as for being new and fresh it isn't. i would look to warp records and electronica producers such as plaid, black dog and autechre to find something new and inspirational as early as the mid 80's.
Thank U all my Kisses
Name: C.Yvonne (84.143.4.196)
Rating: 10
Now for real springtime! While everything is changeing I loved your music since I first heard it, in my friends kitchen. One like to push and scream... I dance infront of a gigant mirror. Sun is shining and yes, we are in the middel of something. Thank you it´s so sexy! greetings from Hamburg where ever you are Kisses
Beyond amazing
Name: Alan W (81.178.241.179)
Rating: 10
"Heartbeats" and "You Take My Breath Away" are 2 of the best songs i've heard in years...they get into your head and eat away at you, forcing you to listen to them over and over...and you never get sick of it...absolutely brilliant, and karins voice is perfect.
shut up
Name: Juan Stone (195.92.67.65)
the potential is good as are a couple of songs but they need some one who can play instruments rather than waste their talent on pre-programmed sh t. Yo'see?
beautiful
Name: Kate (203.47.226.21)
heard heartbeat, its just been released here in Australia apparently, like that other guy said, its the kind of sound that seems to be able to take you away from your problems for a while - probably the best kind of music. I love the sound of Karin's voice.
yeah
Name: Marco from Italy (193.205.131.239)
Karin, your voice's great than your beautiful!
GOOD!
Name: Eir (148.122.229.18)
Rating: 9
This is the best! Thank you!
heartbeats
Name: irina (62.217.238.34)
Rating: 10
there was this one guy that handed me this song that gives addiction. still does. and if i were to ever make a song, this would heve been the one.
Heartbeats
Name: Filip (81.165.248.94)
Does anybody know who wrote the song Heartbeats or who is credited for the song?
The album Deep Cuts was released in 2004, but the song Heartbeats is also on an album by José Gonzalez: Veneer released in 2003 (Imperial recordings IMP 007)
Death metal an The Knife
Name: Thomas (62.203.87.6)
Rating: 10
I normally listen to death metal and political hardcore punk, so I don't know why I love The Knife.
But I do. This is truly new. You should try them too. The Knife, I love you.
great
Name: great nate (80.3.64.13)
Rating: 10
im not sure what it is about this song(heartbeats) but im in love with it...lol
you know it when you hear something that completely changes your mood and takes you away from your problems for a short while.. well this is how it makes me feel and im so greatfull for its existence... enjoy all... 1love
sliced nice
Name: klaus schmidt (196.28.87.68)
Rating: 10
changed the way i operate musically. the video for pass it on too. see it. see them. fall in love with HER brother.
My life with The Knife...
Name: eVictus (83.99.11.75)
Rating: 10
...is nothing but Deep Cuts of pleasure to me!
in love
Name: Vivien (81.151.195.210)
Rating: 10
I toatally fall in love with"heartbeats". I've listened to this song for about 3 weeks on repeat!
LLLLL
Name: Pablo (201.252.141.35)
Have the CD for 5 weeks now and is still my favourite. Love The F*** Knife
sweden offers excellent music
Name: kozhka (217.23.253.73)
just before closing this year 2 swedish acts changed for me a lot: jens lekman and now the knife. Perfect stuff for many weeks, months.. maybe years!
What i have waited for, for years
Name: Shad (82.46.211.38)
Rating: 10
After only one weekend of listening to nothing else i can truly say this is the most beautifully intelligent, comical and at the same time unsusual album i have ever heard.. In my top 3 all time without a doubt!!
knife album
Name: anthony (81.134.21.90)
Rating: 9
one of the most beautiful albums i've ever heard, inspires the greatest dreams and emotions.
the next big thing
Name: Miguel Moura (193.170.48.130)
Rating: 10
Deep cuts is that kind of album that make us dream! To hear and hear and hear! Thank you The Knife
Good Stuff
Name: Jazz (80.199.143.198)
Rating: 9
This is the best CD I have.
One Word- Exellent
Name: Holistic (80.161.134.163)
Rating: 10
Just love the Knife... some of the best musick to come out in years... so much heart isnt easy to find in todays music...
första bättre!
Name: Jonas (217.209.71.217)
Rating: 8
Deras första skiva var bättre än denna men denna skivan är fortfarande bra.
The best album I have
Name: Klara Rohlin (129.241.68.253)
Rating: 10
Thats it!
The Knife - we love you
Name: john (217.209.74.93)
Rating: 10
this is the best, freshest and most real thing coming out of on wax(?) in ages...
The Knife... we love you
djupt
Name: lars27 (193.12.151.213)
Rating: 9
en mycket sårbar och öppen cd som värmer i höstmörkret och gör att ett jublande hjärta vaknar på våren och ser skönhet i saker som ens vinterfrusna medvetnande förträngt.. livet har en förmåga att finna ett sätt att överleva och denna cd hjälper.. tack!!
Popaliscious
Name: Jonster (217.208.233.32)
Rating: 10
Karin är gud! och gudinna (beroende på vilken röstförvrängare hon använder)
this is super
Name: jon (217.215.16.136)
Rating: 10
all a have to say about this album can be done by a simple qoute... " karin dreijer is the best thin that has happend to pop music since the microphone" thanks ..
Excellent.
Name: Marc De La Grenouille. (194.236.143.112)
Rating: 10
Excellent. Just Excellent.
wow
Name: esca (212.217.152.129)
Rating: 9
this is class. i hope all the swedes are as artisitic as these people.
Nothing short of brillant.
Name: Kevin Williams (212.31.160.204)
Rating: 10
As i sit beside my computer and listen to the knifes new album all I can think of is the joy of music.
I have been a fan of the knife since there first album and only a few weeks after I bought the first one I waited to hear more and my prayers now have been heard.
the new album cuts straight to the heart and leaves you time to bleed..
Hail be to the best electro band this side of the ocean.
Great album
Name: Izzy Stradlin (217.210.211.165)
Rating: 9
Great album. Almost as good as the first one album. Maybe even better
Håller med!
Name: set (217.215.53.127)
Rating: 9
Den är inte lika bra som förra skivan men fortfarande love. och hennes röst!!!
Återigen är jag kär.
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