|
|
|
SAVAGE GARDEN
SAVAGE GARDEN |
|
| |
|
| | Reviews: 407 |
|
| Average Rating: 9.19 |
| |
|
Fun and addictive synth pop
by "daria_m" Houston, Texas United States
Reviewed on October 29th, 2003
Savage Garden were the underappreciated Australian stepchildren of the late nineties pop revolution. While the Backstreet Boys and NSync were building an army of screaming teenage girl fans, SG were exploring different sounds and lyrics while still staying true to the catchy pop formula. Their debut album is almost a tribute to the 80's sound developed by pioneers like Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, and Human League. But with Darren Hayes' unusual but soothing vocal style and Daniel Jones' brilliant ear for melodies, SG turned out to be more than your average boy band.This album features many gems, including: 1) To the Moon and Back - A clever song incorporating a spaced-out, futuristic feel. Guaranteed to get stuck in your head. 2) I Want You - The "chica-Cherry cola" song. It blew me away when I first heard it. I love how the lyrics are sung at a break-neck speed. 3) Truly, Madly, Deeply - The first American number one for the boys. It is a sweet, romantic song that became a mainstay at many proms, dances, and weddings that year. 4) Tears of Pearls - Lyrically, it's one of the best songs on the album. Key changes are at just the right moments. Practically flawless. 5) Universe - SG sauces things up a little bit with this sexy ballad. With racy words and a grinding melody, this song is perfect for "extra-curricular activities." 6) Carry on Dancing - This one is really a filler track. It's not as genius as some of the other tracks, but it's still nice and catchy. 7) Violet - This one sounds like it could have been written by Prince (and I'm not just alluding to a purple reference). It's very funky with a subtle sexual quality. 8) Break Me, Shake Me - This is a rougher, more desperate track. I'm not sure if it sticks out or stands out on the album, but it is a departure from the other tracks. 9) A Thousand Words - My favorite song from this effort. It reads like a beautiful, frustrated poem. Great harmonies and lyrics make it worthy of multiple listens. 10) Promises - This one is more downbeat than the previous tracks, more groovy. It's a good bouncy quality and a great chorus. 11) Santa Monica - It's kind of a loving tribute to the pier, ripe with references of inline skaters and coffee on the promenade. But the chorus doesn't seem to match up. It's a good song, but kind of weird. So, if you love pop with substance, than you must take a trip to Savage Garden. These two handsome Aussies will soon win your heart, and this might become one of your favorite albums.
More "Savage Garden" reviews:
[2004-11-24] One of the best albums out there (10)
[2004-10-06] 2 words- Stunningly beautiful (10)
[2004-10-06] Two words, Australian version of Roxette (2)
[2004-08-04] Still great after all this time! (10)
[2004-07-16] Beauty (10)
[2004-07-16] truly madly deeply (10)
[2004-07-05] Love, Sex, Anger, Wisdom (10)
[2004-06-24] kirby's review (10)
[2004-05-27] Darren and Daniel rock in the Savage Garden! (10)
[2004-05-25] Pop/Rock with a little heart (10)
[2004-05-25] Pop/Rock with a lot of heart (10)
[2004-05-11] The album that started it all (10)
[2004-03-25] FEEL YOUR SOUL SHINE (10)
[2004-03-07] Like A Chicka Cherry Cola (8)
[2004-03-07] Why Did They Have To Break Up? (10)
[2004-02-29] Confessions of a Twentysomething Hipster (10)
[2004-02-12] beyond great debut (10)
[2004-01-24] Best Album Ever! (10)
[2003-11-30] Great Australian Rock/Pop/Dance (10)
[2003-11-26] Two words.......... (10)
[2003-10-29] Fun and addictive synth pop (10)
[2003-09-23] this album is truly, madly, deeply the best (10)
[2003-08-20] Nice Coalition of Pop and Techno (10)
[2003-07-28] Fantastic! (10)
[2003-06-27] awesome sound (10)
[2003-06-25] Great Debut! (10)
[2003-06-11] Don't buy it! (2)
[2003-04-30] delightful! (10)
[2003-02-14] DEBUT ALBUM!!!!! (10)
[2003-01-16] Amazing CD for Anyone (10)
[2003-01-13] still love it (10)
[2002-10-03] savage songs by savage garden (10)
[2002-09-21] Savage Garden rules (10)
[2002-08-11] Nothing Else Compares (10)
[2002-07-28] One of the Best! (10)
[2002-06-26] One of the best albums I own (10)
[2002-06-21] Best CD (10)
[2002-06-12] The Sweet, Catchy and Monotonous. (6)
[2002-04-13] 3 1/2 stars (6)
[2002-03-18] THIS CD IS TIMELESS! (10)
[2002-01-31] sh it absolute sh it (2)
[2002-01-14] Very Good!!! (10)
[2001-12-21] One of my favorite CD's (10)
[2001-10-31] A great debut from this cool duo (8)
[2001-10-16] The BeSt Cd EvEr! (10)
[2001-10-15] A great album (10)
[2001-08-07] The best ever (10)
[2001-07-08] Upbeat (10)
[2001-06-29] If your having trouble sleeping,this CD will help (6)
[2001-06-27] Not only a wonderful "pop" album (10)
[2001-06-17] Savage Garden has it all! (10)
[2001-06-14] SAVAGE FOREVER!! (10)
[2001-06-12] Awesome album! (10)
[2001-06-09] One of the best albums EVER (10)
[2001-03-31] Really the only good pop CD of recent years. (10)
[2001-03-21] A Guilty Pleasure (10)
[2001-03-13] good pop (8)
[2001-03-03] Savage Garden: The Austrailian Sound (10)
[2001-02-23] From the start (8)
[2001-02-09] A terrific debut (10)
[2001-01-28] Not A Lame Track On The Album (10)
[2001-01-21] Great album (10)
[2001-01-07] Excellent Debut By A Talanted Group! (10)
[2000-12-15] This CD kicks ars! (10)
[2000-12-12] The Perfect Album (10)
[2000-12-06] A Garden of Beautiful Songs (10)
[2000-12-02] Syrupy Pap (2)
[2000-11-29] The Future of earthly Delights... (10)
[2000-11-15] great job u hotties! but.... you improved with affirmation (10)
[2000-11-04] One of the best debut albums of the 90's (10)
[2000-10-30] I like Darren Hayes (6)
[2000-10-28] First in a long line (I'd bet money on it) of great alblums. (10)
[2000-10-21] Something Different for the Charts (10)
[2000-10-04] music to my ears (8)
[2000-10-01] Australian = GB + American Pops (6)
[2000-10-01] savage garden the BEST (10)
[2000-08-27] Very Deep (10)
[2000-08-16] Affirmation (10)
[2000-08-13] very cool!!!!!!!!! (8)
[2000-08-09] An Opera Fan Turns SAVAGE (10)
[2000-07-27] Great Lyrics, Great Rhythms (10)
[2000-07-22] love them, love their music.... (8)
[2000-07-13] DEBUT ALBUM IS A POP PINNACLE OF SUCCESS. (8)
[2000-07-12] I Love Savage Garden! (10)
[2000-07-11] UNBELIEVABLE! (10)
[2000-06-25] that's my final answer! (10)
[2000-06-22] Get the Australian version of this CD! (10)
[2000-06-22] Wow....Deep, moving, catchy, amazing. (10)
[2000-06-14] A brilliant debut album (10)
[2000-06-13] THE REVIEW YOU HAVE TO READ! (10)
[2000-06-09] Perfect 1st album! (10)
[2000-05-31] One of My favorite CDs (10)
[2000-05-20] Review of Savage Garden's Self Titled Album/CD (8)
[2000-05-19] Pop music has never been this good! (10)
[2000-05-16] Wannabe Scritti Politti (2)
[2000-05-11] These are awesome guys! (10)
[2000-05-09] Grow Up Kidz... (2)
[2000-04-30] Amazing (10)
[2000-04-30] Amazing again (10)
[2000-04-22] HIGHLY recommended! (10)
Displaying reviews from 1 to 100
of 407
View more reviews |
