Search - Ivy :: Long Distance

Digging Ivy's scene

Cindy Birdsong | Richmond, Virginia, United States | 03/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Long Distance is a gorgeous CD, combining the lightest electronica touches with nice musical arrangements and lyrics about relationships, crumbling and otherwise ("Disappointed," "Lucy Doesn't Love You," "While We're In Love"). Other highlights include "Undertow" and "Edge of the Ocean," two songs that will sweep you away. Lead singer Dominique Durand has a sweet, sleek voice, and the songs are all incredibly catchy yet textured. I highly suggest checking out Ivy; I fell in love with every song on the album--it's soothing, and much more than background music.Oh, and for those of you who saw "Shallow Hal," if you heard a few songs throughout the film that left you wondering "Who *was* that?": It was more than likely Ivy. The songs aren't on the "Shallow Hal" soundtrack, though, but they can be found on Long Distance."

An Instant Classic!

_ | Atlanta, GA USA | 10/20/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've become a big big fan of Ivy, especially after screening a pre-release of 'Apartment Life' for radio, and also asking them some questions about their musical route. Right now, Ivy is arguably the best band out there, track for track. Their third album, 'Long Distance,' is an album full of songs and lyrics that will stay in your head, for many weeks to come. The band is effectively able to blend modern rock, indie pop, and subtle electronica all into a heavenly mix. Members Andy Chase and Adam Schlesinger, display their unique talents as musicians and producers, and singer, Dominique Durand has improved her vocals and interpretive style. 'Long Distance' is fantastic, from beginning to end. The best of the best, are probably "Undertow," "Worry About You," "Midnight Sun," "I Think Of You," "Hideaway," and "One More Last Kiss." "Worry About You" has a jazzy-cafe-like chorus in it, layered into a well sequenced drum beat, and a steady acoustic folk guitar. "Midnight Sun" adds the elements of Fender Rhodes, wah wah effects, and violin. "I Think Of You" is a down-tempo dance tune with some nice electronica elements. "Hideaway" probably stands out from all of the other songs on 'Long Distance.' It's a great great band track, and that synth/keyboard loop in it, tantalizes the mind! I love the piano chord intro to "One More Last Kiss." This song is a pure example of how well Ivy creates harmony, melody, catchy lyrics, and well conceived musical landscapes. The vocal dubs are sexy, and the chorus is very coquettish. Definitely support this band!!!!!"

Pulled Under into Dreamy Waves of Sound

Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 08/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Undertow draws you subtly into listening to this entire album. Dominique Durand's voice was a stunning surprise and the lyrics are delicately introspective. This is one of those albums you look for and when you find it, you can't believe you didn't find it sooner. With appealing melodies and electronic flourishes, this is relaxing but contemplative.



Edge of the Ocean has that "Coldplay" feel that sinks you into sound. By the time you hit "While Were in Love" the album has become weighted down a bit and there is an underwater feeling with deep bubbles of sound rising to the top of the water as the pace seems to increase and the mood lightens. Lucy Doesn't Love You is light and breezy with the mood of moving onto new dreams.



"Worry About You" is ecstatic in wistful beauty with a lullaby quality. The alternating depths and breezy moods makes this very interesting in an analytical way. "Let's Stay Inside" has an otherworldly echoing quality at the start and the melts into tropical reverberations and romantic notions.



"I Think of You" feels intimate and will appeal to electronica fans who like a heavier mood with light lyrics. It really takes off into musical perfection in places.



It is rare to find an album you want to listen to from beginning to end and this might just be one of them!



~The Rebecca Review

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