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We Are The Pipettes
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The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."
| LABEL: | Memphis Industries |
| RELEASE DATE: | 02 October 2007 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Pop, Rock |
NOTES: Original UK release 17 July 2006.
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The average user rating for this album is 8.1 (out of 10) based on 29 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Beelay gave it an8:
Not usually a huge fan of sugary, bubbly stuff like this, but the Pipettes are like a sweet, syrupy virus that gets in your head and is tough to shake. I don't think they take themselves too seriously, and neither should anyone else. They are a (guilty?) pleasure to have some fun with.
martin a. gave it a10:
I love them, great songs, great album, great band, different style, I like it, cute girls
Andy gave it a6:
The single is great but unfortunately the most in-depth instrumentally the album ever becomes. Bringing girl-group pop to the hearts of indie fans is a great idea but they could have put a little more emphasis on better instrumentation and song structure. To stay true to pop music doesn't mean the Pipettes have to regurgitate the same song progressions. Hopefully, they will spend as much time developing the songs on their next album as they did developing their "cuteness" on this debut.
Brendan D gave it a7:
I really don't get why everybody's so ga-ga over the Pipettes. "Pull Shapes" is catchy as hell, and contrary to the prevailing Spector references, it's much closer to early '60s R&B;, as if Little Eva's doing the Locomotion on amphetamines. But what's great, or special, about the rest of the record? Bubblegum pop is supposed to be about the chorus; everyone from ABBA to the Ramones will show you that. With the extremely notable exception of "Pull Shapes," the choruses don't gel all that well, the most notorious offender being "Judy," which is an average pop song disguised as genius. However, what's really disheartening about the Pipettes is that the come so very, very close to perfection but, like the acid-eaters of the mid-'60s, miss the target entirely. For evidence of this, look no further than "Why Did You Stay?" It's got all the makings of a perfect get-you-outta-my-head tune akin to ABBA's "Waterloo." It falls apart, however, with a mundanely average chorus, which should be the strongest part of the song. Now, that's not to say this is a bad record by any stretch. It's got some catchy hooks, and "Pull Shapes" is worth the price of admission alone. Couple that with production reminiscent of the Go! Team's first record, and you've got some impressive stuff here, a debut that hints at the possibility of good things to come. But those calling this genius really need to go back and listen to those Spector and Gordy records from the early '60s, along with some ABBA and very early Ramones, to find out what pop is REALLY about.
kevin a gave it a10:
14 songs all under 3 minutes... and half of those under two! In a little more than half an hour the Pipettes restored my faith in rock and roll. This cd has not left my player since the day I bought it. ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!
mike gave it a10:
great great great!!
tim e gave it a9:
Adorable! There looks alone win me over. Reminds me of ABBA, Camera Obscura and Phil Spector.
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