Amor Vincit Omnia
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Pure Reason Revolution return with the monumental Amor Vincit Omnia . The album title translates as Love Conquers All, a re-working of the slogan emblazoned on songwriter Jon Courtney's old school blazer. The original motto reads Truth Conquers All, and either version tells you a lot about this band. The quartet are good at titles that get right to the heart of the matter. Their debut mini-album was Cautionary Tales For The Brave . It warned you what might happen to a band sticking to their guns, but then stuck to them anyway. And all of PRR's output since, including first full-length effort 'The Dark Third' , has reflected that courageous spirit and helped to build the group a world-wide audience. New album 'Amor Vincit Omnia' will only win over more people. The unexpected earthiness of its more progressive tendencies and a new, gritty edge (reflective of Jon's Depeche Mode habit) mean Pure Reason's second long-player would beat any of Muse's records in a fight the fact, too, that 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is both a rockier and more electronic proposition than its predecessor is typical of PRR's ability to fuse seemingly paradoxical ambitions and tastes. Imagine if Fleet Foxes had grown up listening to the exciting electro music currently coming out of Paris, throw in a few super-heavy riffs, and you ll be some of the way to imagining the depth of the PRR sound. Just to listen to 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is to be part of something massive. Review: Well I love it - I came to this after catching the new live set which blew me and rest of the crowd away - Christ it works on stage and they are the full package. This album has seen them move on from The Dark Third and I dont blame them if this is them wanting to break into mainstream and start making a shed load of cash, their talents deserve it. I would say its propaganda with major guitar licks - (but I loved Propaganda so it plays to my likings in a big way). They have a style, the intertwining lyrics which remind me of Liz Frazer, they form a layer of melody and harmony that you can just bathe in. I hope mainstream pick this up and play it to bits. Play it loud in the car, it makes a journey so very enjoyable - if you are a purist accept the fact that PRRs talent embrass many genres, if you have some money in your pocket...take a chance and buy this. Review: An Absolute Masterpiece - I was absolutely gutted to learn recently that Pure Reason Revolution have broken up. 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is, without a doubt, one of my favourite albums of all time. As per the title of this review, I consider it a masterpiece, and I do not use that word lightly. It is forty-five minutes and twenty-two seconds of unceasing brilliance. Most of the people who dislike it or find it underwhelming hold this view either because they fail to understand the album, or because they do not find the style to their liking, which isn't entirely surprising considering how different it is from 'The Dark Third'. I loved TDT, and pre-ordered this album as soon as I could, based on the strength of the former, but now I scarcely listen to the band's debut. I would almost always rather hear the follow-up. 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is dark. Incredibly dark. It is one of the most emotionally powerful and psychologically affective musical works I have ever heard, and that's coming from a music graduate. The story of damaged love and intense bitterness that Jon Courtney et al weave (not in the form of a linear narrative, but in the form of glimpses, tableaux and reflections, as if Jon cannot bring himself to talk about it directly) is phenomenally moving, and contains an abundance of musical and lyrical brilliance. There are moments not only of the aforementioned bitterness, but also of tragic, undistilled heartbreak, of 'violent woe' (as Jon puts it), of incredible tenderness, of pathological terror (particularly the drunken, lurching synth at 6:50 in 'The Gloaming'), of utter numbness, of devastating pain, and of profound bleakness (especially in the complex ambivalence of the final track's triumphant resignation). There is not a song on this album I don't adore. At first I wasn't too keen on 'Disconnect', but once I had taken time to fully digest it I came to love the bitter irony of its seemingly-upbeat cheesiness. In fact, everything I originally considered a flaw I have come to either overlook because of the astonishing quality of the music (the bizarre pronunciation of 'Machina' has long since stopped bothering me) or to see as an asset (I now consider the 'muddy' production to enhance the immersive atmosphere, though I'm perfectly prepared to accept that this is by fluke). The musical highlights for me include 'Deus Ex Machina', 'Les Malheurs' and 'Apogee', while favourite lyrics include "God's creatures rattle their cage; /Dull blisters ravage her face" ('Victorious Cupid'), "Did she sigh those psalms for me? /She catwalks to the bedroom and her scars just hold their seams; /Now watch the stars they pull our skin" ('The Gloaming') and "Damaged dust sheds lust; /Dead dust to dust" ('Disconnect'), but in truth these parts barely outshine their surroundings, owing to the consistent excellence of the album. Musically intelligent, lyrically inventive and profoundly moving, 'Amor Vincit Omnia' will take you on a journey from which you cannot return.
| ASIN | B001MYZ2QU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 309,229 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 15,117 in Alternative Rock 34,826 in Hard Rock & Metal |
| Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (52) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Label | Superball |
| Manufacturer | Superball |
| Manufacturer reference | 65466026546603 |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Package Dimensions | 14 x 12.4 x 1.4 cm; 112.26 g |
P**I
Well I love it
I came to this after catching the new live set which blew me and rest of the crowd away - Christ it works on stage and they are the full package. This album has seen them move on from The Dark Third and I dont blame them if this is them wanting to break into mainstream and start making a shed load of cash, their talents deserve it. I would say its propaganda with major guitar licks - (but I loved Propaganda so it plays to my likings in a big way). They have a style, the intertwining lyrics which remind me of Liz Frazer, they form a layer of melody and harmony that you can just bathe in. I hope mainstream pick this up and play it to bits. Play it loud in the car, it makes a journey so very enjoyable - if you are a purist accept the fact that PRRs talent embrass many genres, if you have some money in your pocket...take a chance and buy this.
C**M
An Absolute Masterpiece
I was absolutely gutted to learn recently that Pure Reason Revolution have broken up. 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is, without a doubt, one of my favourite albums of all time. As per the title of this review, I consider it a masterpiece, and I do not use that word lightly. It is forty-five minutes and twenty-two seconds of unceasing brilliance. Most of the people who dislike it or find it underwhelming hold this view either because they fail to understand the album, or because they do not find the style to their liking, which isn't entirely surprising considering how different it is from 'The Dark Third'. I loved TDT, and pre-ordered this album as soon as I could, based on the strength of the former, but now I scarcely listen to the band's debut. I would almost always rather hear the follow-up. 'Amor Vincit Omnia' is dark. Incredibly dark. It is one of the most emotionally powerful and psychologically affective musical works I have ever heard, and that's coming from a music graduate. The story of damaged love and intense bitterness that Jon Courtney et al weave (not in the form of a linear narrative, but in the form of glimpses, tableaux and reflections, as if Jon cannot bring himself to talk about it directly) is phenomenally moving, and contains an abundance of musical and lyrical brilliance. There are moments not only of the aforementioned bitterness, but also of tragic, undistilled heartbreak, of 'violent woe' (as Jon puts it), of incredible tenderness, of pathological terror (particularly the drunken, lurching synth at 6:50 in 'The Gloaming'), of utter numbness, of devastating pain, and of profound bleakness (especially in the complex ambivalence of the final track's triumphant resignation). There is not a song on this album I don't adore. At first I wasn't too keen on 'Disconnect', but once I had taken time to fully digest it I came to love the bitter irony of its seemingly-upbeat cheesiness. In fact, everything I originally considered a flaw I have come to either overlook because of the astonishing quality of the music (the bizarre pronunciation of 'Machina' has long since stopped bothering me) or to see as an asset (I now consider the 'muddy' production to enhance the immersive atmosphere, though I'm perfectly prepared to accept that this is by fluke). The musical highlights for me include 'Deus Ex Machina', 'Les Malheurs' and 'Apogee', while favourite lyrics include "God's creatures rattle their cage; /Dull blisters ravage her face" ('Victorious Cupid'), "Did she sigh those psalms for me? /She catwalks to the bedroom and her scars just hold their seams; /Now watch the stars they pull our skin" ('The Gloaming') and "Damaged dust sheds lust; /Dead dust to dust" ('Disconnect'), but in truth these parts barely outshine their surroundings, owing to the consistent excellence of the album. Musically intelligent, lyrically inventive and profoundly moving, 'Amor Vincit Omnia' will take you on a journey from which you cannot return.
P**G
This is still Pure Reason Revolution. No, really!
Sure, this isn't More Of The Same. It's not "The Dark Third" part 2. If you like (genre) labeling, it's more "electronica" and less "progressive" this time around. "Amor Vincit Omnia" is full of PRR's talent, but not of Ye Olde Success Re-hashed. I love TDT, even though it at times sounded like something from Pink Floyd et al. And that's fine with me, as I like that kind of music. Perhaps "Golden Clothes" on TDT comes closest to what they sound like nowadays on AVO. To me, tracks like "Les Malheurs", "Victorious Cupid", "Apogee", "Deus Ex Machina", and "AVO" are full of PRR's quality music - even though it arrives in a different suit this time. There are many musicians and groups who keep to formula playing, clinging to expectations and wishes from their fans and record companies, re-making their own music. Playing safe. And there's nothing wrong with that in a way, I guess. From that perspective, this is a pretty brave record. They're moving on, refusing to be pigeon holed and categorized. It's not a flawless record, though, as some songs perhaps meander too long before hitting their musical stride - but that's just my opinion. PRR try to evolve, and on this record they have moved in a direction pretty far away from the one they took with TDT. And there's nothing wrong with that either, in my mind's eye. As with music (and movies) in general, it's all a matter of personal taste and expectations in the end. I was happily surprised by AVO, and I'm very curious to hear what Pure Reason Revolution will try to achieve on their third offering. I hope they keep on evolving and surprising us...
M**Y
It's a grower
Not a bad album by any means. Moments of PRR genius throughout and extremely poor production (described as muddy earlier, which i agree with) mar this greatly. Fans will appreciate, After a few weeks, the album hasgrown on me, top songwriting!
H**0
Klasse Scheibe, tolle Band
M**É
Pochette digipack du double cd plus abîmé que prévu mais j ai eu la surprise de trouver un cd single avec 2 remixes supplémentaires
S**T
Really would like to see this band and are sad they broke up.This c.d is great ,some weak tunes but the good ones make it worthwhile to have.Like the production quality as well.Sounds great.
A**E
Keine Revolution, dafür ist diese Art des Crossovers schon von verschiedenen anderen Bands anderer Genres oft genug praktiziert. Und mit Vernunft hat diese Art von Musik nix zu tun. Aber PRR schaffen es, diesen Mix auf eine frische, unverbrauchte Art zu präsentieren. Mein Tipp: Nichts erwarten, sondern einfach wirken lassen. Für mich ein Highlight des noch jungen Jahres. Den Verfasser der Pruduktbeschreibung allerdings sollte man standrechtlich... zumindest in die Schule schicken. Die verwirrte Herleitung des Titels ist das Hirnloseste, was ich bisher gelesen habe. "Amor voncit omnia" ist ein Zitat von Vergil und schon viel älter als jedwede Phrase "Love conquers all" in welchem Popsong auch immer... :-(
S**S
Un nouveau genre musical? Hérité des DJ's et de Depeche Mode? le groupe vient de se séparer c'est dommage car la formation occupe un terrain intéressant pour ceux qui aiment l'electro sans la vulgarité diffusée sur notre chère FM. Force est de reconnaitre que dans cet opus il y a un morceau qui casse la barraque c'est "Deus Ex Machina" avec son rythme de locomotive et ses mélodies entêtantes. "les malheurs" qui ouvre le disque est de la même veine. Les autres morceaux sont un cran en-dessous mais il y a une constante de qualité dans la recherche sonore et dans les voix qui sont très bien travaillées; A condition d'aimer ce chant.... un peu mou mais "so british"!!!
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