02/04/2007 
8 Comment(s)Embrace
Dated: 14th August 2006
I've fallen in love... ahem.
Holly, my other half, doesn't know it yet and there'll be hell to pay when she finds out. The object of my affection however is no women; in fact you can't shag it at all. It is the album Out of Nothing by Embrace. This album has been around some time apparently, and the band even longer (since the early nineties im told). I only wish I'd discovered them earlier. Out of Nothing is quite breathtaking; a collection of modern classics; rock ballads with all the right feel-good undertones and rhythmic depth to help push Embrace up there with the likes of U2 and the Stone Roses. After listening to Out of Nothing at least 20 times over in the past week I don't imagine I'll be looking elsewhere for musical inspiration anytime soon. I have Simon Kitson to thank for this one after reading his recomendation.
On a side note Embrace also happen to come from my hometown of Huddersfield, which is unfortunate for them but gives me the right to act like a smug, arrogant prick towards you non-huddersfieldiens.
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On Tuesday 15th of August 2006 Elessar said:
Damn, you just can't keep the spambots away can you? As for Embrace...i've never heard of them :P Sorry.
On Tuesday 15th of August 2006 Steve Tucker said:
@elessar, Im beating the spam but slowely ;). About Embrace I'd really recommend like buying the CD or going on iTunes and downloading them. Really are worth a try.
On Tuesday 15th of August 2006 kitsimons said:
Glad you've found them Steve. Out of Nothing is indeed a stomper. I'm sure every track off that album has been used on TV at some point (Match of Day goal of the month competition was a regular).
I was actually in Huddersfield when they released their first album T'was either 1997 or 98 which is how I first got into them. The best thing to come out of West Yorkshire since...
...I'll let you finish that sentence.
On Wednesday 16th of August 2006 Elessar said:
I just listened to the album...and not bad, not bad at all :) I really like Ashes. And Out of Nothing as well. Great opening and end. A few of the middle songs didnt interest me as much as the others. But its definitel ya great CD to take on the road with you. Thumbs up :P
On Wednesday 16th of August 2006 Pascal said:
Nice tip thanks Steve and Simon - They even have it on the French ITMS - that's where I listened to it. Didn't like all the tracks but I might buy a couple. Also went to your wife's blog (learnt that she was a Yank along the way) - she was playing Orson, which is cool too.
On Wednesday 16th of August 2006 Steve Tucker said:
@kit:
...Denby Dale Pies!
@Pascal: Well my wife's blog is myspace and she gives it more TLC than she does me. But you're right, Orson are pretty cool. Never really listened to em before, but I might give 'em a try.
@Elessar: Good lad ;)
On Thursday 14th of September 2006 Arron Pepper said:
God I hate you...........
On Monday 18th of September 2006 Steve Tucker said:
Hurry up and build a site so I can hurl abuse back at you, ya bastard!