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Close Calls With Brick Walls

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Japan-only release from partyman Andrew W.K. breaks the three years of silence that has enveloped the man. All songs written and composed by Andrew W.k, and all songs feature an even more enthusiastic, even more wild sound! Rock on! Limited edition includes bonus DVD with song analysis from Andrew W.K. himself (all songs), plus recording footage and a tour of New York via handycam from the man himself.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 4.72 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Universal
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 22, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Universal
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FPWXKU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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A. Mccurley
5.0 out of 5 stars Andrew W.K. Close Calls With Brick Walls
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2006
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After a year and a half of silence, Andrew Wilkes-Krier makes a suprising comeback with his new smash hit Album, Close Calls With Brick Walls. Andrew W.K., known for being The Party Animal, switches directions with his new album, and lets the fans in on his new look and sound. The word "Party" is only said once on the entire CD, but this does not stop it from being an instant classic. Breakout singles include "Not Going to Bed" "You Will Remember Tonight" "I Want To See You Go Wild" "Into The Clear" & "The Moving Room". Andrew's new album is currently available via import, and is sure worth it. Along with CCWBW, he will have two other albums released from this year into next, entitled "Young Lord" and "The Carrier". Rumors also of a new T.V show, following his 2004 run of the series, "Your Friend, Andrew W.K." on MTV2. If you haven't heard his new tunes, definatly be sure and check them out.
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Pieter H. Wessels
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite Album of 2007
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2007
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Andrew W.K. just keeps reinventing himself and pure joy as expressed through music. This album has not lost the spirit of pure fun and joy. It's all right here! Just like it was meant to be! Just like all his previous works.

With CCWBC he has expanded the psychological plane of pure fun and joy (as interpreted, understood, and lived by A.W.K.). The record shows an exciting maturation of his music, especially with songs such as "You Will Remember Tonight", "Pushing Drugs" (one of my favs), "Mark My Grace", "When I'm High" and "Don't Call Me Andy".

To top it all off the album ends with "The Moving Room" which is easily the best song he has ever written. It will sending your spirit soaring and make you believe that you really can do whatever you want to!

In summary, THIS ALBUM WILL ROCK YOUR BALLS OFF (proverbially speaking)
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Freeze
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazon has incorrect track listing for the Japanses release
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2009
Amazon has conflicting information on this listing that I would like to clear up. The product description is CORRECT in ststaing that this is the 18 track Japanese pressing. The track listing is INCORRECT, stating that there are 22 songs. The 22 song version is the more exspensive Korean version (that Amazon also has conflicting information for). Just thought I'd clear this up.
As for the album, I was pleasantly surprised. Not being a huge fan of AWK's other 2 albums, I was expecting more of the same. WRONG. There are so many more sounds this album. Lots more instruments and better song arrangements. I was definitely not expecting this out of him but I'm glad to see some progression. You can only sing about partying for so long I guess.
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Larry Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars DIFFERENT...I hear musical evolution here...
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2006
All I say is I like the way AWK, our rock & roll party hero, is musically evolving. Yes, there are traces of his earlier work here, but Andrew (not Andy, haha) seems not content to repeat himself...and based on this new record, I say "The Wolf" is a bridge between "I Get Wet" and "Close Calls With Brick Walls". Dare I say, this new one is a concept record of sorts that tells a story, with a beginning, middle and end. There is a wide gamut of material here, from piano-pounding rockers like the catchy "I Want To See You Go Wild" and "The Background"; typical-but-not-typical AWK barnstormers like "Not Going To Bed", the amazing "Hand On The Place" and the dare-I say-it-Meatloaf-ish "You Will Remember Tonight"; short interludes like "Golden Eyed Dog", the sorta title-track "Close Calls With Bal Harbour", and "Dr. Dumont"; and rockers with a twist "Slam John Against A Brick Wall" (which basically repeats itself but speeds up as it goes along, to cool effect), "The Moving Room", "Don't Call Me Andy" and "Las Vegas, Nevada". He is also, dare I say it, actually SINGING (really well too), not so much tunefully shouting like your mechanic in the garage down the block!!!

AND, on the Korean edition, there are FOUR MORE bonus tracks, making the tracklist number a grand total of 22, and these 4 tunes are among the best songs on the album: "Can You Dance With Me??" (everyone should say yes), "This Is My World", "I Want Your Face", and the amazing "Let's Go On A Date" (which everyone should play for someone they like). The length of the album is still short, as it has short interludes...with the 4 bonuses, the total length is 57 minutes and change, which is a bit short but it's a full meal when you think of the big dose of innovative rock & roll you're getting by our hero Andrew W.K. Everyone should hear the brilliance he's putting out...and 2 more albums in 2007...in a way, he's as much of an auteur as Brian Wilson, in his own way.

I have no idea what stuff is on the bonus DVD on the Japanese pressing, but these 4 tunes more make up for it. Go Andrew!!!!
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Lee Puckeridge
5.0 out of 5 stars Just keeps getting better!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2006
Those of you worried that Andrew's musical expansion on 'Close Calls' means he's discarded a winning formula, fear not. The simple, anthemic rock sound of his previous efforts hasn't been abandoned - it's been amplified into a glorious wall of melodic noise with densely layered instrumentation, audio effects, polished vocals and a better-than-ever sharpness of songwriting. There's an obvious precision to this production - songs hook you instantly, build and peak at a perfect pitch, and never outstay their welcome. My favourite moments of the album are delivered by the gorgeous, too-brief piano arrangements, especially those throughout 'I Want To See You Go Wild', the midsection of 'Don't Call Me Andy', and the intro for 'The Moving Room' (the most perfectly crafted AWK song since 'I Get Wet'). Buy the Korean version - the four bonus tracks are among the album's catchiest and most amusing. Roll on Albums 4 and 5 in the coming year!
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Blade
4.0 out of 5 stars SLAM JOHN AGAINST A BRICK WALL.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2016
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He certainly gives it his all and is a good if not a great singer. Not very happy about the idea of being slammed against a brick wall. He obviously does not like someone called John.
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