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Karl Wallinger is the man to contact if you misplace your Beatles "Blue album" and need a quick '60s-like adult-pop fix. Dumbing Up, World Party's fifth album and the first since Robbie Williams stormed the charts with Wallinger's "She's the One," reaffirms his Lennonesque knack for memorable melodies and a hopeful perspective, exemplified by the "Dear Prudence" musicality and post-millennium apprehension of "Another 1000 Years." Bob Dylan fans, meanwhile, will be tickled by the tragicomic "Tombstone Blues"-style "Who Are You." The guitars of "What Does It Mean No
Karl Wallinger is the man to contact if you misplace your Beatles "Blue album" and need a quick '60s-like adult-pop fix. Dumbing Up, World Party's fifth album and the first since Robbie Williams stormed the charts with Wallinger's "She's the One," reaffirms his Lennonesque knack for memorable melodies and a hopeful perspective, exemplified by the "Dear Prudence" musicality and post-millennium apprehension of "Another 1000 Years." Bob Dylan fans, meanwhile, will be tickled by the tragicomic "Tombstone Blues"-style "Who Are You." The guitars of "What Does It Mean Now" will have Neil Young saying "no trespassing." Even Rolling Stones' fans needn't feel excluded, for "Always on My Mind," a show-stopping eight-minute plea for eco-awareness, peace, and spirituality, showcases Wallinger's best Mick Jagger vocal affectation. --Kevin Maidment
Album Description
Long awaited fifth album from alternative act featuring Karl Wallinger (ex-World Party). Includes the first single 'Here Comes The Future'. Past releases include the 1990 album 'Goodbye Jumbo' (featured in Q's 100 best British albums ever and in Mojo's best 1000 albums in the world ever) and their last album release 'Egyptology' (1996) which includes the original version of Robbie Williams' huge hit 'She's The One'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
Album Details
Dumbing Up, the 5Th Album from World Party's Karl Wallinger (Former Waterboys Guitarist.)
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Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
Release date: 31 October 2000
EAN: 5050003000625
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