K's Choice - Great Subconscious Club

Out of print in the U.S. 1994 debut album from this Belgian duo. 12 tracks. Sony. Album Description

Calm and intimate featuring great lyrics and Sarah's voice

I discovered this album only after being an avid K's Choice listener for quite a while. «The Great Subconscious Club» is K's Choice's debut album, back from the time the band was still a small Belgium based act named «The Choice».

If you've heard the band's following albums, you'll probably notice a natural evolution, with this record being the less mature of them all. Nevertheless, the Betten brothers made their first album work like a charm, with remarkable lyrics that could easily go into a poetry book and the Sarah Betten's voice being as great as always. Calm and beautifully heart-felt songs like «My Heart» or «Winter» contrast with the light and melodic song that would be perfect played by the fire, «Breakfast». This mix of slow and instrospective songs with funnier and more rocky tunes mark the band's roots and are noticeable in their following albums.

I will rate it 4* since i believed that K's Choice improved from album to album - with each one being better than the previous - and i'll be keeping the top rating for those. April 26, 2004

Absolutely Fabulous

The Great Subconscious Club surprised me a lot. I expected darker, more upbeat songs such as those on Paradise In Me. Instead I found a great CD that is perfect for any occasion, be it studying for finals or background music at a party. Here's a quick lowdown of some of the songs.

Me Happy- A faster, fun song. Love the lyrics. It's all about what you want to say but can't because you have tact. Wonderful.

Breakfast- A slower song about innocence and surprise.

I Wanna Meet the Man- This was my least favourite song on the CD. Some parts were reminiscent of country, which I tend to avoid at all costs. This is the one song on the album I skip.

What the Hell is Love?- A sad song about the little part of us that is nurturing, caring, but always very alone. This song almost makes me cry, it's beautiful but insightful.

I smoke a Lot- This is definately my favourite song on this album. Even though I don't smoke, I totally got it. It's mellow but you can still dance to it. It has a strolling beat in the back which makes it pleasant to listen to, and keeps your feet tapping away.

The Ballad of Lea and Paul- This was an interesting song about appearances and perception. It is upbeat and fun, without being overly happy. I love the duet parts with Sarah and Gert(?) it brings another aspect into the music I don't recall hearing before.

This is definately worth your money, and it has a place of honour on my CD rack. Space out. December 5, 2003

For you who haven't buy any K's choice album yet

Well, all I gotta say is that the preicieding reviews should have been written by fans. As a... let's say "neutral" fan, this album though pretty good shouldn't be rated 5 stars. For me "Paradise in Me" is way better and it contains the hit "Not an Addict". If you still don't have it , let's buy this one first. "The great subconscious club" is more intimate and calm like the first Cranberries album "Everybody else is doing it so why can't we". June 22, 2001

Subconsciously Infective

Every word Sarah Bettens utters is enough to make you wonder how someone from Belgium would ever have such a wonderful grasp for writing in english. Everything is said so well by their lyrics that you will find yourself thinking of their songs in the most outrageous situations. "My Heart" is the most beautiful song i have ever heard, and the rest of the album minus "I will Return to You" will keep you entertained. This is a musically toned down version of their newer cd's, and if you want to get to know the band through their music, this is the way to do it. I have all 4 of their true albums and this holds it's own, and is one of the best albums to relax to of all 200 i have. June 14, 2001

I have this cover in a frame, on a wall!

When I met K's Choice, I needed something for them to sign. I did not have thier first album at the time, so I went and bought it and they signed it! I LOVE this album... along with the rest... because it's their first... it's a must have for TRUE K's Choice fans... Buy it! You won't be disappointed! March 27, 2000

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