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MUSIC FOR PEOPLE is a watery-sounding but oddly effective mix of post-industrial noise recalling Trent Reznor, Eno-esque ambient music, and psychedelic pop of both '60s and late '80s shoe-gazer varieties. Head Vast honcho Jon Crosby is ... Full Descriptionan impressive guitarist. As a singer he essentially has two vocal styles; depending on the song, it's either the sort of operatic lack of affect that has served as a signifier for artsy angst since David Bowie in his experimental days, or simply full bore Bono circa "Where the Streets Have No Name." The standout track here is "Land of Shame," which starts out as a sort of homage to "Sunny Afternoon" period Kinks, before Crosby cranks up the distorted guitars and processed robotic vocals.
Recorded at Palindrome, Venice, California; Mat Hatter, Sunset Sound, The Hook North and Oceanway, Hollywood, California; Western Outdoor Mumbai, India.
Engineers include: Blumpy, Rail Rogut, Rich Mouser.
VAST: Jon Crosby (vocals, guitar, hammered dulcimer, flute, trombone, harpsichord, organ); Rowan Robertson (electric guitar); David Baerwald (lap steel guitar); Thomas Froggatt (bass); Steve Clark (drums); Blumpy (programming); John Staples (background vocals).
Additional personnel: The New Bombay Recording Orchestra.
Q (11/00, p.117) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A mighty step towards esatblishing Jon Crosby as a genuine Goth King contender. he has goth's grnaduer but he can sing properly....They have an innate understanding of how to construct giant pop..."
Melody Maker (9/19/00, p.51) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...For people who love the idea of Marilyn Manson, but wish he'd write the odd tune or two....there's a brilliantly overblown, stadium-vibrating pomposity that saves them..."
NME (Magazine) (10/28/00, p.41) - 7 out of 10 - "...Strong, well-crafted tunes which never slip their moorings....Crosby's commercial instincts, and love for classic early '80s goth-rock should carry him to the beaches of acclaim and success..." Hide Description Music For People Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $3.28) | | Category | Rock Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Alternative, Rock/Pop | | Label | Elektra | | Orig Year | 2000 | | All Time Sales Rank |  22352  | | CD Universe Part number | 1096329 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 12, 2000 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jon Crosby; Blumpy | | Personnel | David Baerwald - lap steel guitar
Steve Clark - drums
Blumpy - programming
Jon Crosby - vocals, guitar, hammered dulcimer, flute, trombone, harpsichord, organ
John Staples - background vocals
Rowan Robertson - electric guitar
Thomas Froggatt - bass
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Music For People Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is truly a great cd with complex and well written songs that will lift you off your feet. Different from Vast's first album but just as good.
Submitted by a reviewer (The Netherlands) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No The best album ever!!!
The first itme I listened to this album, I thought it was very strange, and not something I would listen to on a regular basis. Now, I find that I can't seem to take it out of my CD player. It just hits you on so many levels. "Free" is a prime example. Everyone who listens to this song can relate to its anthem of yearning to be rid of restraints and pressures. You HAVE to listen to this CD. It's rocks!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by a reviewer (Waldorf, MD, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No The journey continues...
VAST made an impressive debut album with VISUAL AUDIO SENSORY THEATER. MUSIC FOR PEOPLE continues Jon Crosby's magnificently gifted craft of strong rock tunes, and this 12-track collection is incredible. From the yearning "Blue", to the rocking "Free" and "The Gates of Rock 'n' Roll", to the beautiful "I Don't Have Anything" this album is grand and epic, yet at only over 40 minutes, this collection seems to end so quickly. But that's what the repeat button is for, and you'll want to repeat this entire collection over and over. Easily one of the top albums of 2000, and Crosby will hopefully continue his brilliance into the new album we have yet to receive. Highly recommended! You will NOT be disappointed.
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