Much Against Everyone's Advice - Soulwax

Advantages: Original in rock terms, catchy tunes, nice instrumentals
Disadvantages: a little short in duration, a couple of obvious fillers

...album, for one.. it is much to short at only 32 minutes in duration. This problem was re-addressed in an early release of the album, containing a bonus cd which was also of a high quality. In addition to this, the album does trail off at the end, with a couple of very obvious fillers. But with 8 of the 11 songs of such a high quality, we can hardly complain. This album isnt just for rock fans, infact rock isnt generally my favourite genre yet 'Much ...
...the last couple of years. If you are an Indie/Rock fan however, and you dont own a copy of this album, I doubt you will regret adding this to your shopping list. Fans of other genres might well prefer to listen to the singles 'Too Many DJ's', 'Conversation Intercom' and 'Much Against Everyones Advice' first before purchasing. If these songs appeal to you, then it is an almost guarantee that the album will be a good buy. ... Read review

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Soulwax are four guys and one girl from Belgium (Stephen, David, Stephane, Inge and Stefaan), and are not like anything I have heard before. They came to my attention after they supported Muse, and I went to a Wannadies gig just to see Soulwax supporting them. I was very pleased to hear some of the best songs I have ever heard, performed by very talented musicians, with some great on-stage effects, such as flashing mic-stands. An incredibly eclectic ...
...awesome vocals, Soulwax are impossible to define. Their 2nd full-length album, "Much Against Everyone's Advice" (only album released in the UK) has brought them successful sales and their live shows have earned a terrific following. This was shown by a packed moshpit for their set at Reading Festival over the summer. I have been playing the "Much Against Everyone's Advice" album to all my friends and they have all liked it, the favourite tracks tending ... Read review

Advantages: One of the freshest albums of recent times
Disadvantages: Can be a bit harsh on the mainstream ear

There's very little a rock band can do to impress, these days Certainly the recent batch of UK groups tend to fall short in the excitement department. This is certainly not true of Belgium's Soulwax If you are a fan of melodic yet powerful (and slightly twisted) rock music, then this is an essential purchase. From the opening bars of the first track "Conversation Intercom" you know you are in for a treat! This isn't to say that Soulwax are ...
...show their influences. Think Beatles with their amps turned up to 11! Sometimes they even sound like their fellow countrymen Deus Most of the time, though, they sound like a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stagnant musical genre. Long may they continue. Maybe us Brits can learn a thing or two!! ... Read review

Advantages: Funky electro-rock tunes, sublime vocals
Disadvantages: Dies off towards the end

It has to be said, "Who can ever remember any great bands coming out of Belgium?" I will without doubt be corrected by my fellow Ciao users but this really is an album of great originality. I was first alerted to Soulwax's catchy, electronic funk-rock when I heard the title track on one of their rare radio appearances and decided to buy the album when I heard the anthemic (is that a word?) "Too Many DJs" combining a clever mix of rock and dance on ... Read review

Advantages: Unassumingly clever
Disadvantages: It could be the album you listen to and love and then when something better comes along you forget.

...After seeing this band play live at Glastonbury last year i was inspired to buy the album. This is a good album, however although some songs are good, there are others which just don't make the grade. Conversation Intercom and the title track Much Against Everyones Advice are great as singles. They are instantaneously memorable. This album has great guitars and great tunes, but the songs don't seem to go anywhere half the time. Lyrics are average but drums are so good they make you tap your foot and nod your head. You can almost certainly tell this band are not British. Their songs appear to be different from the usual droning and their use of English is inventive. I mean, who else could sing about Proverbial Pants and get away with it? Soulwax are by no means serious. In the flesh, they are lively and eccentric almost... Read review

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Advantages: hundreds
Disadvantages: um... no

...A group of unsuspecting students innocently went to see a band playing live at their union. "who's the support band then"... "some group called soulwax or something". Little did they know what was in store. The beige suits and flashing microphone stands caught everyone's attention, and when they launched into their set, instead of the usual "get off you can't sing" so often recieved by support bands, the audience were completely caught up in the spirit. Needless to say I bought the album and it was just as good as the live version. It stayed in the stereo for about a month. With tracks like "Too many DJs" and "Proverbial pants" I challenge anyone not to be singing along after 5 mins.... Read review

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Advantages: Its good
Disadvantages: none

...I borrowed this album from my mate about 2 weeks ago. Suffice to say, he hasnt had it back yet and its only left my cd player in order to let me listen to the new Muse album "origin of symmetry" Now, soulwax, the cover of the album is good, the cd looks good, the lyrics book is great, the image is cool, the sound is amazing. The sound is versatile. Personally tracks 1-5 do it for me and then obviously track 8. I love track 10 as well though "Scream". A lot of the songs give instant gratification, others reveal their genius and charm after a couple of listens. Overall, this album has grown on me very quickly. Hell i even love the Band Logo! If you like Muse, Placebo or Lowgold, maybe Soulwax are for you.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful