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Formica Blues by Mono (Trip Hop)

Formica Blues by Mono (Trip Hop)
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Retro-cool, yet modern

Written: Mar 06 '01

Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0
Pros: Beautiful, wall of sound music

Cons: Most intros are sparse and long

The Bottom Line: A beautiful addition to the "mellow techno, relaxing female vocals" scene
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mwalters7's Full Review: Formica Blues by Mono (Trip Hop)
After hearing the track Life in Mono on the Great Expectations soundtrack, and then checking out another cool song via Napster, I decided to try the whole CD.

A great decision, since the CD reveals another side to Mono - besides the haunting synth and vocal tunes, there are a few "wall of sound" knockoffs (featuring horns and timpani) that are so retro-cool (and very Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne).

Not very singable, but excellent driving music. The remixes at the end of the CD are actually fantastic, too - even better than the standard tracks! If you enjoy haunting tunes, a full sound (heavy on keyboards), and a beautful female vocal, then Mono is for you.

Recommended:
Yes

Great Music to Play While: Hanging With Friends
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Release Date: 1998-02-10, Audio CD, Fontana Island More at Amazon Marketplace
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