Credits:

Xiu Xiu

Description:

This is the long-awaited full-length album by the genius Jamie Stewart-led Chou Chou, who also stunned audiences with his overwhelming live performance during his visit to Japan in June 2008. Like their previous album "Women as Lovers", this album was co-produced by Greg Sonia of Deerhoof. The album also features a new member, Angela So (piano, synth, drum programming), as well as the full participation of drummer Ches Smith, whose excellent performance in Japan is still fresh in our minds. The album's title track and four other songs effectively use the Nintendo DS, and the meticulously constructed, original gothic pop sound is wonderful, and Stewart's strong lyrics and vocals, coupled with his unspoken, powerful lyrics, cannot help but draw you in. P-VINE

Tracklisting:

1 GRAY DEATH
2 CHOCOLATE MAKES YOU HAPPY
3 APPLE FOR A BRAIN
4 HOUSE SPARROW
5 HYUNHYE'S THEME
6 DEAR GOD. I HATE MYSELF
7 SECRET MOTEL
8 FALKLAND RD.
9 THE FABRIZIO PALUMBO RETALIATION
10 CUMBERLAND GAP
11 THIS TOO SHALL PASS AWAY(FOR FREDDY)
12 IMPOSSIBLE FEELING