Remote Part, The [ECD] - Idlewild > Reviews

Advantages: truly beautiful and unique
Disadvantages: none whatsoever!

...course talking about Idlewild! The remote part is their new album following on from 100 Broken windows. If you have ever listened to 100 broken windows and appreciated it by listening to it repeatedly then you may have had the same apprehensions as myself as to what The remote part may sound like and whether it could possibly live up to their previous album which was truly stunning! I was not disapointed and have to bow down to these guys, topping ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant tracks, I have another new band I like
Disadvantages: Now I have to buy the other 3 albums

...the initial adrenalin kick. 'In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction' can be described in one word.....smooth, and is the best example of a love song that you will find on this album, and even when it becomes more rock than ballad, the emotions are still evident in the lyrics, and then the mood quickly changes with the reading of a poem by Scottish poet Edwin Morgan. It may sound like a questionable combination, but I assure you it is pure genius. The ... Read review

Advantages: It's Idlewild - you're not going to go too far wrong
Disadvantages: It's not quite up to their previous high standards

...and the quietly pleasant In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction bringing the LP to a close. Now, you will notice that I have failed to mention the most obvious comparison once in this op - that between Idlewild and REM. I can't stand REM you see, and I can't see how the two bands could be similar if I think one are excellent and the other are, well, quite frankly, utter pony. But comparisons will be made, so I will simply say that if you like REM, ... Read review

Advantages: Shows how far the band have come
Disadvantages: Its too short

...found a copy of The Remote Part, 100 Broken Windows and Hope Is Important. It was probably the best thing I have ever done! I also managed to pick up a copy of the rare Captain too! After listening to all 4 albums (The Remote Part being their most recent relese) Its hard not to see the progression Idlewild has made since they started in 1995. They have gone from the mangled instruments and screaming of Captain to the more advanced production and ... Read review

Advantages: All the songs are so easy to listen to and seem to go past so quickly.
Disadvantages: Probably not something you should listen to if you dont like Indie/alternative

...first two single from the remote part i decided it was going to be a worthwhile album to buy. And how right i was proven. After buying it on the release date it has yet to leave the cd player in my car, and as such i have also managed to confince a lot of my mates to go out and spend a little of the cash they work so hard to earn on this truely amazing album. A lot of the songs are very original with a good mix of rocking tunes and some very ... Read review