Odd Blood
By Yeasayer
Although the record was slated for release on 9 Feb 10, it was leaked to the Internet on 11 Dec 09.
Price:$7.99
RunningTime:2394 seconds
Genre:alternative-music
Label:Secretly Canadian Records
ProductGroup:Digital Music Album
Binding:MP3 Download
Manufacturer:Secretly Canadian Records
ProductTypeName:DOWNLOADABLE_MUSIC_ALBUM
Publisher:Secretly Canadian Records
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Sales Rank:135
Original Release Date:February 8,2010
Odd Blood:CD
By Yeasayer
Price:$7.99
Label:Secretly Canadian
ProductGroup:Music
Binding:Audio CD
Manufacturer:Secretly Canadian
ProductTypeName:ABIS_MUSIC
Publisher:Secretly Canadian
Sales Rank:116
Original Release Date:February 9,2010
Odd Blood Track listing
- The Children - 3:14
- Ambling Alp - 3:57
- Madder Red - 4:5
- I Remember - 4:25
- O.N.E. - 5:25
- Love Me Girl - 5:2
- Rome - 3:50
- Strange Reunions - 2:37
- Mondegreen - 4:39
- Grizelda - 2:40
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Reviews for Yeasayer,Odd Blood Reviews
Yeasayer breaks into the 'mainstream' with their 2010 release, "Odd Blood"
I want to start of by saying that if this review was based on the two singles from Odd Blood, Ambling Alp and O.N.E. it would be a 5 star + review. The first time I heard Ambling Alp (think it was on WOXY) a smile formed on my face and I went on a mission to find that Mp3. I then heard their next single, entitled O.N.E. - another funky track that is sure to elicit a smile. The thought and detail that went into producing these songs is most definitely apparent when you throw on a pair of good headphones and just sit in a quiet room and listen. Slight nuances that are not normally heard when blasting down the highway come out and really show what Yeasayer is all about.
So now that I've rambled on about why I think the two singles are so great, let's get into the rest of the album.
When I first popped the disc into my CD player I was instantly let down. Yes, "Children" could be considered a relatively effective intro track with its slowed down tempo and notions of "building up" for what is to come, but overall I wasn't really impressed. The beat and looped piano worked well, but it could have done without the distorted audio. "The Children" leads into "Ambling Alp", one of the catchiest songs of 2010 as of this writing. If by the end of this track you do not have the lyric "Stick up for yourself son" repeating in your head, this album is probably not for you. "Madder Red" is an epic sounding "indie rock ballad" with a solid hook and great vocals. It reminds me of their first album, All Hour Cymbals. "I Remember", and "O.N.E." are two more that are worth talking about.
The rest of the album is good, but nothing stands out in my mind as being something I want to hear repeatedly. Highlight tracks on the album include:
Ambling Alp
Madder Red
I Remember
O.N.E.
Rome
Odd Blood is the album that will help project Yeasayer more into the mainstream. While this album may be just a hair shy of commercial radio play, this is no indicator of success (by any means!). For those who have not heard their first album, it is definitely worth a listen - at a minimum, listen to the single "Sunrise."
As a side note, there is a "making of" studio tour video posted at Pitchfork, and if you are into the band go watch it, very cool.
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Louis Abate
March 7,2010
New direction for Yeasayer
I noticed that a lot of reviews of the new album "Odd Blood" that are negative think that Yeasayer sounds like a completely different band here. They're not entirely wrong, but I see a band's ability to make a different sound in a different album a strength. The art-rock group's first album, All Hour Symbols, focused heavily on percussion and polyrhythms of ethnic music. Odd Blood, on the other hand, is very heavy on vocal lines, hooks, and melodies. In addition, they seem to be going into a direction of music that will play well in a large arena. It seems to me they don't just want to be a cool band anymore- they want to make it big. Of course if they go too mainstream, they will lose their artsy/indie base. But as it is, Odd Blood is an excellent listen for fans of art-rock, indie rock, or anyone looking for something good and different to listen to.
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Jay Young (Austin, TX USA)
February 27,2010
Is this the same band?
If you like Techno ignore me and this post.
Here's my wild guess at what happened. All Hour Cymbals came out, they received a few bucks in funding, got the electricity turned on and bought some new equipment. Emphasis on electricity. There is no shortage of computer buzzing, popping, and effects galore on their vocals, instruments; hell the effects often are the key part of the song.
If you identified with Yeasayer by their native american member and thought (and liked) they sounded like Fleet Foxes (or vise versa) you are going to be disappointed when you find out they have turned into The New Pornographers only speedier and with more buzzing.
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E. Andersen (Boston, MA)
February 24,2010
Makes me want to dance with glow sticks in my hands in a night club
Odd Blood first of all is a grower, at first hearing it "illegally" i thought, not strong and familiar but after purchasing it and giving it a couple listens i found it different and like nothing else, sure it has a poppy feel to it but its weird pop in my case, its unique, and in terms of comparing it to All Hour Cymbals..i think you can't its on a whole nother level and is beautiful music worth a buy! Favorite tracks are "Mondegreen" and "Ambling Alp"
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Michael Rodriguez (Lehigh Acres, Florida)
February 13,2010
Awesome, beautiful, & perfect!
Folks:
This is it! This is the new direction of music. Brooklyn, NY is the hotbed of music these days and Yeasayer is leading the pack in my opinion. The Brooklyn sound fuses an electronic sound that harks back to the 80s with a modern twist of great songwriting. You can easily tell that all the members in Yeasayer are highly skilled musicians and they know how to use their skills in effective songwriting techniques. Most importantly, the songs are catchy and don't require many listens before they creep into your brain and settle in. What a great band. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A.S.M. 75 (EDISON, NEW JERSEY)
February 13,2010
