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Robyn Hitchcock - Luxor Audio CD

A fair review of the Robyn Hitchcock "Luxor" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Robyn Hitchcock reviews here, or go back to the Robyn Hitchcock tabs.

Robyn Hitchcock Band: Robyn Hitchcock
Title: Luxor
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Release Date: 2003-08-12
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Sound of Sound 2: One L 3: Penelope's Angles 4: Idea of You 5: You Remind Me of You 6: Luxor 7: Keep Finding Me 8: Maria Lyn 9: Round Song 10: Ant Corridor 11: Idonia 12: Wolf House 13: Solpadeine

stripped down all round
it's much better than i remembered, and harks back to "Eye" and "I often dream of trains"--the more intimate hitch, beautifully recorded in all its spare glory. I have all of robyn's stuff and, not having very much relished this LP in the past, put it on the other day to give it another go. one, perhaps, not for the uninitiated, but haunting nevertheless. it'll bring right down. . . in a good way. like the best neil young, dylan, nick drake. have a go.


never listen to it
it's dour, sans sparkles or a "vibe. like the reviewer below, i'm a massive fan of hitchcock--but i never ever hardly ever haul this out: there's the real test of a record. " never thought he'd made a bad record till i heard this. hardly any floaty melodies, either. get "Spooked"--it's brilliant and lively.
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This is the low point. Hopefully.
Let's just say I have a lot of his work. I own every RH ablum relaesed and several test prints that were never released. This, however, is not some of it. Everytime I listen to this, I feel like this is a CD of someone doing a bad Robyn Hitchcock impersonation. The lyrics are trite, which for him, is the worse thought I've ever had, and the melodies are somewhat weak. I am still a ravenous RH fan and will continue to be. This album though, is far below the stratospheric standars he set with Eye, Respect, Storefront and just about everything he's ever done. In fact, this isn't even as nice as Invisible Hitchcock, which was a series of B-Sides and unreleased songs. Buy every album he's ever made and you will not be disappointed, just don't let this be the first.


Beautiful Genius
Believe it or not, this is my first Robyn Hitchcock album I've ever heard in full, and I absolutely love it. .

My three favorite tracks are:
- Idea of You
- You Remind Me of You
- Keep Finding Me

His delivery is hauntinly beautiful. . . As well as the guitar work is gorgeous, simple and profound all at the same time. . .

Sadly I only have my friend's copy on loan, so I will have to pick up my own copy asap. . . As well as I'd advise you to the same - Savannah Skye.


Any New Robyn is a Good Robyn!
This album is definately the pared-down, sparce, and hauntingly beautiful persona of Robyn Hitchcock. . most closely what you get at an acoustic show. While it may be a bit uneven, and you might not LOVE every song, as with every other Robyn and Soft Boys album this one does contain many (call it 5 of the 13 tracks - "The Idea of You," "Maria Lyn," and "Idonia" especially) absolute masterpieces! And, nearly every song has at least a few amazing moments or lyrics that keep the banality of todays music at bay. I am so thankful that there is a Robyn Hitchcock in the world, and that he is continuing to make the wonderful, quirky, and utterly unique music that he does. This album still is a must for fans, and soon-to-be fans, alike!.


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