Faithless - To All New Arrivals

Off the back their extremely successful greatest hits album, Forever Faithless (1.2 million sales), Faithless release their new studio album, To All New Arrivals. A classic ‘the morning after the night before’ album: melodic, but sonically pushes the boat out. And in true Faithless style, they’re not afraid of experimenting, or to say what they think. It’s a big, warm, passionate album. Faithless have teamed up with some amazing artists on this album (Cat Power, Robert Smith, One Eskimo, Dido), with the first single to be released from the album, Bombs featuring Harry Collier. This track is hugely confident and emotionally alive, lush and emotional with hard hitting brutally honest lyrics. BMG. 2006. Album Description

Intersecting Genres of Soundz ... I Like It

These artists are evolving.

This collaborative effort combing Electronica, Dance, Rap, Reggae and so on is refreshing.

The music (melody & orchestration) is outstanding.
The lyrics (though very reflective of the world today) are too politically based for my space.

That said, there are at least six songs on this release that warrant a purchase.

Their next compilation should be awesome. November 9, 2007

for those who create life...

To All New Arrivals is a testament to the power of creation. In this age of egoism and narcissism, here at last is an album about something besides self-centered musings on the pains of the emotive realms and lamentations of the human psyche. Faithless always step out of their own egos and create music & message about Love and Life. I have noticed this troubling trend in people of the 20 something crowd - a type of misanthropy which is the result of growing up in a world full of lies. The psychological baggage leaves a distaste for anything related to the idea of childhood or family. This is a sad commentary on the state of our culture no doubt. But for those who have exited the ego and created another life, there is a sacred knowledge which heals and replaces all that bitterness. This album is all about that process and only those who have become as Gods and created life can fully appreciate the beauty and wisdom of Faithless. Maxi Jazz speaks the truth in word while Sister Bliss communicates through sound. They are simply one of the few truly enlightened groups working today in an industry saturated with banality and pointless self-indulgent whining. Each new album by Faithless is a reflection of their personal evolutionary journeys and gives me hope that art is still a relavent expression and not just a commodity. November 7, 2007

Another great CD from Faithless

I've seen some review that say this one is a bit of a disappointment because it lacks some of their usual dance club anthem-type of songs, which may be true. But this CD is just as melodic, sonically lush and thought provoking as the rest. Definitely worth a listen - August 31, 2007

Speaking to the arrival of our time

I've been a fan of Faithless since Reverence, and this album fits right in line with their progretion as a band. It doesn't have the over-the-top loops Rollo has done for dance floor anthems, but it has some of the most beautiful and poignant songs for our time. The world is at war, babies are being born into a very uncertain future, and the music reflects this. I've come to know Faithless as artists who write songs about what's happening in their worlds -- and that becomes a part of my world. May 16, 2007

I like it- but the ravers/clubbers might not...

I think there's 2 kinds of Faithless fans. The folks that love the dance stuff of theirs a lot and a bunch that like the other parts of their cd's. I'm the kind that usually isn't into their dancier songs. I think Sunday 8pm is the best and Outrospective/Reverence were pretty darn good also. I agree that I already miss Zoe's voice from the group & I always liked Dido's (kept to a song or 2). This cd is good if you like the more electronic, slower beats, side of Faithless but you may not like it as much if you like their dancier (if I can use that term again) tunes. May 11, 2007

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