Knife Play by Xiu Xiu - Uhune

ALBUM

Xiu Xiu's Knife Play is a very eclectic mix of neurotic indie falterings similar to the Paper Chase school of rock, but with lighter techno beats and softly morose ballads of indifference. The opening tracks are hard to follow along with, and after a time the album seems to break into techno tunes and finally closes with some calm, modern classical arrangements. The vocals range from incredibly bitter screams to strong, '80s British-sounding tones. Xiu Xiu has dissected their album in many regards and it makes for less coherency as well as a slightly jumbled feel. Guest appearances from members of Deerhoof, Duster, and Mr. Bungle can't seem to save this album from leaving the listener feeling frustrated and annoyed, partially because there's no fluid motion with the album as a whole, but also because there is so much tension and passion that Xiu Xiu is capable of, yet is not displayed properly. One can get the feeling of their skills on a tune like "Poe Poe," but the tracks leading up to and after just add to the general awkwardness of Knife Play.
© Kurt Morris /TiVo

1. Don Diasco

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

2. I Broke Up

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

3. Luber

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

4. Hives Hives

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

5. Dr. Troll

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

6. Over Over

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

7. Anne Dong

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

8. Suha

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

9. Poe Poe

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

10. Homonculus

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

11. Tonite and Today (What chu' talkin' 'bout)

Primary Artist: Xiu Xiu; Main Performer
Composer: Xiu Xiu; Composer
Music Publisher: Kill Rock Stars; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1416x1416 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock

Label

5RC

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 18, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

759656101622