Shut Up I Am Dreaming
Sunset Rubdown
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iTunes Review
Spencer Krug — singer/keyboardist for Montreal’s Wolf Parade — is carving a trenchant niche in the indie-rock pantheon with his band Sunset Rubdown, originally started as an outlet for his solo efforts. There’s a bit of the artist-loose-in-the-studio feel here, but overall this amalgamation of various styles of rock, theatrical undertones and grand visions unfettered might leave a person speechless on first listen. Krug paints in bold, psychedelic swirls on “Stadiums And Shrines II” (a more refined, yet bigger version than the one on Snake’s Got A Leg), dabbles in a pirate swagger on “They Took a Vote and Said No,” and conducts a dark carnival on “Swimming.” “The Empty Threats of Little Lord” is indeed darkly threatening, and what should be a pretty ballad turns to a mind-splintering lullaby on “Us Ones In Between;” Krug pleads, as gently as he can, “Oh, baby, mother me before you eat me.” The long title track is a brilliant meeting of light and dark, and gets under your skin in a wonderful, melancholy way. Maybe not what sweet dreams are made of, exactly, but if we’re talking nightmares, at least the soundtrack is unforgettable.
Recent Customer Reviews
give it a chance to grow on you
by Eth23When I first heard this album, I didn't like it at all. The lead singer's voice irritated me quite a bit and the songwriting just kind of puzzled me. It can be a difficult listen at first, especially if you're unfamiliar with the band.
But upon repeated listens, I came to realize that this is quite a brilliant album. I noticed how incredible the lyrics were, and how Spencer krug's voice that at first seemed to abrasive merely adds to the surrealism of the music. Give this a chance, listen to it multiple times, and it will reveal itself as a wonderful work of art.
Standout tracks include the grandiose opener, the piano ballad "us ones in between," the sprawling epic "the men are called horsemen there" and the meandering closing track.
Oh My Goodness!
by T-SappI want to write a real review but it would take too long. I've heard this once and it is probably my favorite album ever. I'm actually laughing at how genius this is. Thank you Sunset Rubdown. This is truly a gift.
Simply Amazing
by marso001Sunset Rubdown is a gem that will only get more recognized with time as one of the best indie bands. Krug has so much talent, it's ridiculous (how many bands is he leading to the top ?)
Listen to "Shut Up I Am Dreaming...." and you will see what I mean, the ending is phenomenal.
Biography
Genre: Indie Rock
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Sunset Rubdown
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shut Up I Am Dreaming of Places Where Lovers Have Wings | Shut Up I Am Dreaming | 7:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Stadiums And Shrines II | Shut Up I Am Dreaming | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Snakes Got a Leg III | Shut Up I Am Dreaming | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | The Empty Threats of Little Lord | Shut Up I Am Dreaming | 5:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | They Took a Vote and Said No | Shut Up I Am Dreaming | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.90
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Indie Rock
- Released: May 02, 2006
- ℗ 2006 Absolutely Kosher
