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Super Furry Animals' fifth album, and their first since the implosion of former label Creation Records, 2002's RINGS AROUND THE WORLD is as just as sprawling as their earlier records. But where albums like FUZZY LOGIC and RADIATOR sometimes sounded unfocused in the way they leapt from sunshiny psych-pop songs to electronic dance music flirtations, RINGS AROUND THE WORLD solidifies all of the group's various influences into a more easily digestible sound that plays to the group's melodic strengths. For example, the dreamy "Juxtaposed With U" blends '70s-style Philly soul strings with a loopy guitar-and-beatbox verse, and the title track mixes Stereolab's driving rhythm and vintage electronics with the album's most immediately catchy chorus. Wildly varied without being as muddled as some of their earlier releases, RINGS AROUND THE WORLD is one of Super Furry Animals' best efforts.
Exclusive U.S. edition features a 6 track bonus disc of material! Guests include Paul McCartney, John Cale (Velvet Underground) & Sean O'Hagen (High Llamas). Co-produced by recent Bob Dylan producer Chris Shaw. Bonus disc tracks - 'Tradewinds', 'The Roman Road', 'Patience', 'Happiness Is A Worn Pun', 'Gypsy Space Muffin', 'Edam Anchorman' & 'All The Shit U Do'. Beggars Banquet.Spin (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #39 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year"
Spin (4/02, p.125) - 9 out of 10 - "...An ornate ecology concept album...They're hi-tech futurists who pay tribute to obscure '60s and '70s vinyl....It's arty, smart, 'fun' rock...And they sure know how to super-size..."
Entertainment Weekly (3/29/02, pp.71-72) - "...Recalls a lost Brian Wilson-style psychedelic marvel, complete with blankets of harmony, multilaytered orchestration, and labyrinthine structures....a thrilling exploration..." - Rating: A-
Uncut (8/01, p.90) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Their fifth and best album....Accessible and adventurous, RINGS...ponders concepts of connection and hybidisation while musically exploiting them....RINGS AROUND THE WORLD expands the reach, but keeps the spirit..."
Alternative Press (5/02, p.98) - 7 out of 10 - "...There's no doubt their musical literacy is impressive....Rhys' death-metal growl on the climax of 'Receptacle For The Respectable' is simply rad..."
CMJ (3/18/02, p.4) - "...Another instant classic, an album that sounds more polished than previous efforts but is no less brilliant for it..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.61) - Ranked #44 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics" -- "[A] cohesive conceptual pop masterpiece: a start of the millennium cry for help."
NME (Magazine) (7/21/01, p.32) - 6 out of 10 - "...There are some great songs here..."
Rings Around The World Music
Super Furry Animals - Rings Around The World Songs
Rings Around The World Music
Rings Around The World Music Review
Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)    a good album that is not for me
Electro-pop at it's finest just not my kind of thing. A little too happy for my tastes. While some songs seam well thought out others are very bland and weak especially the opening track. This album would definitely be popular with people who frequent on LSD. Best interpertaion: ELO meets the Beach Boys
not my cup of tea
a band similar to this but much better: Beta Band. Have a similar sound but sound grounded in the present not in the 70's
Submitted by a reviewer (s. florida) 
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 A "throwback" classic!
Rings Around The World is simply one of the catchiest "pop rock/prog rock" albums of the last 25 years. SFA are so underrated in North America. Haven't we learned anything since 1964, The Beatles and the British Invasion that followed? The U.K. has consistently produced the best rock bands around. Thoughtful lyrics, infectious beats, SINGERS ... not screamers and music that's FUN, FUN, FUN to listen to and sing along with over and over again. If you’re a Beatles fan or Pink Floyd fan ... do yourself a favour and pick this one up. The companion DVD is also well worth it. Stand out trax: Sidewalk Serfer Girl, Rings Around The World, It's Not The End Of The World?, Receptacle For The Respectable, Juxtaposed With U and Run Christian Run.
Submitted by Michael (Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA)
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Excellent
I saw the Furries on their Rings tour and it was phenomenal. Think Radiohead/Pink Floyd/Beach Boys all in one, yet very distinctly original. This has become one of, if my my favorite albums. It changed the way I listen to music. Make sure you see them live, their albums don't do them justice...
Submitted by danloc78 (Philly, PA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No a great album..........trippy fun
Great new sounds from the vanguard leaders of electronic pop....fun...very well produced.....imaginative.....One to have.
_____JC_____
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