Cause and Effect's Robert Rowe and Keith Milo follow-up 1999's introspective "Innermost Station" with their most ambitious release to date, "The Sunrise EP." A gorgeous electronic fusion of perfectly constructed pop arran... more »gements against a backdrop of late night chilly beats and endearing uptempo vibes. Intelligent thought provoking lyrics and pleading melodies embedded in lush sonic soundscapes that are sure to captivate the senses of even the most discriminating listener. Led off by the deeply infectious first single "Into the Light," The Sunrise EP?s aural collage of five emotionally engaging tracks range in style from the seductive progressive house beats of "Sunrise" to the acoustic driven bliss of "Stay." Also included on the EP are remixes by Ryan Cosboom of Halou (Nettwerk/Nettwerk America) and Andres Oscuro (Moonshine.)« less
Cause and Effect's Robert Rowe and Keith Milo follow-up 1999's introspective "Innermost Station" with their most ambitious release to date, "The Sunrise EP." A gorgeous electronic fusion of perfectly constructed pop arrangements against a backdrop of late night chilly beats and endearing uptempo vibes. Intelligent thought provoking lyrics and pleading melodies embedded in lush sonic soundscapes that are sure to captivate the senses of even the most discriminating listener. Led off by the deeply infectious first single "Into the Light," The Sunrise EP?s aural collage of five emotionally engaging tracks range in style from the seductive progressive house beats of "Sunrise" to the acoustic driven bliss of "Stay." Also included on the EP are remixes by Ryan Cosboom of Halou (Nettwerk/Nettwerk America) and Andres Oscuro (Moonshine.)
CD Reviews
The future's pretty bright for C&E
02/04/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd has already landed itself a permanent slot in my cd changer for 2003. C&E have somehow managed to remain fairly anonymous and under-appreciated for most of their career. Sure, most people would recognize their music especially "It's Over Now" which was featured in the most famous MTV Real World Episode ever (the scene where Puck gets kicked out,) but sadly few would know the name Cause And Effect if mentioned in converstaion. After listening to The Sunrise EP, I predict all that is gonna change. "Into The Light" starts the disc beautifully with smooth vocals, a funky bass line and a laid back house beat. The rest of the EP flows seamlessly until the last beat of "Vicarage Road." This cd is the perfect combination of "club" and "chill." The thing that sets C&E apart from other artists in the electronica genre is their ability to continuously deliver great songs, this alone puts them in a class of their own. Highly Recommended!"
A Sacramento Fan
stoterau | 05/27/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just recently became aware that Cause and Effect had a new cd after hearing Into the Light on a late night Dj/Mix show in Sacramento a couple of weeks ago. But I didn't pick up a copy untill after seeing them play live here last week. The show was amazing and the new songs really stood out in their set. I bought the cd and have been listening to it non-stop since. I absolutely love it! I've been into C&E since 94, their sound has changed a lot since then but IMO the new stuff is better than anything they've put out before. Seems like their musical tastes have grown and expanded as have mine. Highlights are Long Way Down, Into the Light and Sunrise. My only complaint is that it could have been a longer disc but I'm giving it a 5 star anyway."
SUNRISE IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!
Devin Johnson | ST. LOUIS | 06/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"THIS CD IS PROBABLY THE BEST SYNTH-POP I HAVE HEARD SINCE...
WELL FOREVER... IT ECLIPSES ANYTHING BEFORE IT.. INCLUDING
CAUSE AND EFFECTS OTHER WORK.. WITCH I WOULD ALSO STRONGLY
RECOMMEND IF YOU LIKE THIS STYLE OF MUSIC... THESE GUYS ARE
ALWAY COMPARED TO DEPECHE MODE...BUT I MUST SAY (BEING A DEPECHE MODE FAN SINCE 1983) THIS CD IS BETTER THAN THE LAST 3 DEPECHE MODE CD'S...BUY IT NOW...!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW THEY ARE ON TOUR AS YOU READ THIS.."
Cause & Effect Review
stoterau | California | 03/02/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album has a lot to offer. First of all, it appeals to all musical tastes. It has very soothing rhythmic beats that create an emotion for each of the songs. The great aspect to this album is that it can played anywhere; a cocktail party, lounging on the couch or commuting to and from work. All I can say is that this CD has been in my car for past two weeks and I am enjoying it as much as I did the first time I heard it!"
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1