Description:	CD on Leaf
	Format:	CD
	Genre(s):	Experimental Pop
	Label:	Leaf
	Price:	£10.29
	Availability:	Dispatched within 2-5 days (on average).

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...according to our Clinton on 04 February 2010.

Right then, one thing I can say about this new Oh No Ono record 'Eggs' is that its my favourite album of the year so far. It was my official 'waking up' music this morning and after a madcap dash through the snow to assist in hyperactive world of Norman Records I find its the first record on my pile to review. Strangely for such a super album the first track is fairly uninspiring but once you get onto the magnificent 'Swim' you find yourself in a magical world where Radiohead sing the hits of The Cardiacs and where progressive rock is interesting song structures and ambitious arrangements rather than a series of uninspired guitar twiddles (I'm looking at you Midlake and at you, huge chunks of Field Music's new album). From then on the album hits its stride with super mysterious off beat melodies and songs that charge along like someone running after a runaway vehicle. There are three or four superb highlights:- 'Helplessly Young' has a twisting turning melody that reaches new dizzying heights every time you think the peak of skyscraping song craft has already been met, 'Miss Miss Moss' will appeal to any Cardiacs fans lost and alone since Tim Smith's unfortunately ironic cardiac arrest that has put the band on hold. As well as the oft mentioned Cardiacs, comparisons can be made with Mew, Syd Barrett, XTC, Flaming Lips, Sparks, The Beatles, Jennifer Gentle and there's even a track that sounds kinda like the Fleet Foxes. It pretty much does everything at one point or another and is highly recommended.

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Sound clips for Eggs by Oh No Ono: on CD at Norman Records UK. CD, Leaf, BAY75CD, £10.29.

What their label says...

*Eggs is Danish psychedelic pop quintet Oh No Ono’s debut album for Leaf.

*The album is an embarrassment of riches - probably the most accessible album Leaf has ever released, and we have high hopes for it!

*Formed in 2003 in the Danish city of Aalborg, and now resident in Copenhagen, Oh No Ono are celebrated as genuine pop stars at home. DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation – the equivalent of the BBC) awarded the ban ‘Breakthrough Of ThYear’ and they have been nominated for two Danish Music Awards, for Best Band and Best Newcomer.

*The band are brimming with ideas and a terrific visual aesthetic which translates through artwork, photos, videos and their online presence

*'Eggs is gloriously ambitious psychedelic pop should appeal to fans of Sigur Ros, Panda Bear, Sparks, These New Puritans Flaming Lips and MGMT.

*The Kubrick-esque video for iTunes exclusive single ‘Swim’ (directed by Adam Hashemi) hit number one on the Pitchfork video chart last summer (think The Shining with a bevy of romantically adventurous nurses…)

*‘Swim’ will be followed by the release of ‘Helplessly Young’ in January, and an EP of versions of
‘Internet Warrior’ to coincide with their European tour

*The band have performed a Horrors-like turnaround since the release of their love-it-or-hate-it 80s synth
pop-indebted debut Yes.

The limited edition double vinyl LP is DMM cut at 45rpm using extra-high quality 24-bit audio masters for the best possible sound, and will be packaged in stunning gatefold sleeve

*Tracklisting:
CD:            2LP:
1.              A1.            Eleanor Speaks
2.              A2.            Swim
3.              A3.            Internet Warrior
4.              B1.            Icicles
5.              B2.            Helplessly Young
6.              B3.            The Wave Ballet
7.              C1.            The Tea Party
8.              C2.            Miss Miss Moss
9.              C3.            Eve
10.           D.            Beelitz