Product Description PM DAWN / DEAREST CHRISTIAn .com You may find hints of the P.M. Dawn past here--soft-spoken raps, dreamy vocals, and mellow grooves--but with song titles like "Misery in Utero," "I Hate Myself for You," and "Screaming at Me," you probably won't be set adrift on memory bliss. It wouldn't be P.M. Dawn without the usual musings on the universe and musical innovation, and J.C. (the production brains of the duo) doesn't disappoint, swerving from spare, acoustic ballads to slinky electronica with barely a breath in between. There's even a decidedly Beatlesque influence, especially on "Hale-Bopp Regurgitations," an apology for all the sins in the world (including the shooting of John Lennon). If this deliciously conceived concept album is any indication, it sounds like the birth of Prince Be's son may have brought him happiness, but not without a little apprehension. Fans of the psychedelic duo will xprobably approach this record with the same mixed emotions. --Rebecca Wallwork P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Review The iconoclastic duo makes alternative soul here that really is alternative.... -- Entertainment WeeklyThis time, deejay JC/The Eternal plays even less of a role, as the spotlight zeroes in on singer-songwriter Prince Be's lush, romantic and often delightfully spacey love songs. -- People[Dearest Christian is] a stupefyingly undemanding listen; fluffy-smooth to the point of suffocation; so unswervingly gushy it quickly drives you to distraction. -- New Musical Express See more
F**Y
Precious
Been looking for this forever
J**L
Near perfection
Some albums transcend genres. This is one of those albums. The only thing really to say is that it is a treat every time I listen to it. The album moves from tight R&B beats and harmonies to hip-hop to slow jams to the genre-bending track 'Untitled'. Simply amazing.
K**T
Amazing cd. Has not been out of my cd ...
Amazing cd. Has not been out of my cd player in 2 weeks. Beginning to end just a great experience.
K**A
Great birthday present
This was a great birthday present for my fiance--a wonderful surprise since he'd been looking for it for a long time!
I**A
Underappreciated
I'll confess that all I knew of P.M.Dawn was the "memory bliss" tune on the radio, but I was really surprised at how amazing some of their other material is. This album is no exception. Granted it's not a perfect album and some of the tracks ('Hale-Bopp Regurgitations'?) are worthy of a skip, but several of these ballads ('Being so not for you', 'If I could be your star') are just exceptional. There are a number of good songs on this album making it worth checking out.
R**C
Can’t stop listening
Great record!
K**E
Out with a bang
Whereas PM Dawn's music had in the past been sad and insightful, their 1998 (and likely last) studio album is downright depressed, if not angry. The songs sound different, too. The stunning opener, featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is like nothing the duo had ever put out before. The singles "I Had No Right" and "Faith In You" are moving stories of loving regret and unshakeable companionship and understanding. Overall, though, the theme of the record is disappointment, seemingly in everything (himself, relationships, society, the record business). "Hale-Bopp Regurgitations" is a clever poke at the world, with a lot of '90s nostalgia. Harmonies and acoustic guitar/piano accompaniment help make a lot of these songs feel very intimate, almost coffee-house performances (notably "Screaming At Me," and the heartbreaking "Broken." For sheer innovation, check out "Untitled," a nearly 9-minute opus consisting of 3 completely different songs intertwined.
J**A
Great, underrated album
P.M. Dawn are back--and not a moment too soon. After 3 long years, P.M. Dawn fans are treated to a brand new album, with a decidedly darker edge. What some people may not realize is, their music has always been dark, in a way. Forget Trent Reznor--Prince Be is music's real tortured soul. And it is really evident on 'Dearest Christian..'. You're lured into his psyche with the jazz-lounge first cut, 'Music For Carnivores'--a brilliant track with their trademark vocal harmonies. Things get rocking on track 2, 'Art Deco Halos', as guitarist Cameron Greider is allowed to cut loose with some heavy riffs. As I stated, this is a dark album, and it's no more apparent on 'Misery in Utero'--one of the saddest songs I think I've ever heard. But don't let all this talk of darkness turn you off--there's some tradional P.M.D moments on the cd as well--the rasta-flavored 'No Further Damage' and the moving 'Faith in You' among them. 'Hale-Bopp Regurgitations' is one of the most profound musically philosophical statements in a long time. P.M. Dawn has yet to completely disappoint me, and I would definitely recommend this album. I would also recommend checking out the 'Senseless' soundtrack, which features two tracks 'Gotta Be Movin On Up' and 'Perfect For You', the former of which has some of the most recent rapping in years from Prince Be. And the latter I dare say is one of their greatest ballads ever.
P**R
Okay
Bit disappointing a couple of good tracks, but still playing it, may get better.
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