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Iqu
Sun Q
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Under the Cherry Blossom
2. The 9th Line
3. Dirty Boy
4. Hamachi
5. Crazy
6. Dr. Caligari
7. Loving You - Iqu, Riperton, Minnie
8. Sun Q
9. Puka
10. A Pile of Cherries

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CD Details

All Artists: Iqu
Title: Sun Q
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Sonic Boom Recordings Inc
Original Release Date: 1/1/2004
Re-Release Date: 9/7/2004
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723721009953

Synopsis

Album Description

"Sun Q" is IQU?s new foray into pop music. Their trademark experimentation and DIY aesthetic ? the kind that won over everyone from white-belt-wearing-hipsters to backpack-hip-hop-heads ? remains intact. And now they are ready to add pop music lovers to a growing list of fans. "Sun Q" finds IQU diving headfirst into the disco of Moroder, the talk box funk of Zapp, the ambience of Eno, the ?80s new wave of Renegade Soundwave and the pop of Gainsbourg & Hardy. To make things even more interesting, "Sun Q" also includes a cover of Minnie Riperton?s classic "Loving You" on theremin. Those of you with A.D.D. who like a little slow jam with your Ritalin: take note. IQU?s recordings may be refined, but their live shows border on that of two mad scientists in their laboratory trying to concoct the ultimate dance rock symphony.

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CD Reviews

Really good album

Antionette Woolard | Indianapolis, IN USA | 12/02/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I heard IQU I was at a concert for another band but the second they came on stage I was intrigued. The whole hour long set was fantastic and I bought the cd that night at the merchandise table. I left the venue and immediately put it in my car cd player anticipating the creative sound I would hear from the same band I saw on stage just hours before. I was definately pleased by what I heard. I was a little suprised to hear voices because at the show they didn't sing but it was still fantastic. They are truly unique using moog instruments and a keyboard. They are great for dancing to in your car, listening to as you do your homework, or cleaning the house. I recommend everyone to at least give this fantastic band a listen."

Almost a classic - a Japanese-sounding electronica album fan

C. Cross | 01/06/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"IQU's "Sun Q" is a good electronica album which definitely delivers some catchy and fun tunes. Practically every song, except for perhaps "Hamachi", is incredibly entertaining and also very interesting to listen to (they're relatively complex). They use some interesting electronic noises in many of the songs. The girl singer sounds very Japanese and relatively young (though that seems to be a common way of speaking in Japan). The production here is crystal clear, too! Parts of it seem to be a guilty pleasure (parts of "Sun Q" and "The 9th Line", for example), and some of the songs are a little questionable ("Dirty Boy" is one), but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Electronica fans will probably love this CD. Highly recommended!

Highlights include:

everything except "Hamachi""