Come with Us by The Chemical Brothers

Come with Us

by The Chemical Brothers

Released: January 28, 2002

Electronic, big beat, techno, house

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

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The Album

"Come with Us" is the fourth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers, released on 28 January 2002. The album marks a return to the band's earlier works, featuring more melody and less emphasis on noise. Boasting 10 tracks in total, the album includes hit singles such as "Star Guitar" and "It Began in Afrika".

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The creation process was heavily influenced by theโ€ฆ

The creation process was heavily influenced by the band's work on the soundtrack to Hanna, and many of the vocal collaborators, including Richard Ashcroft, and Beth Orton returned to the fold, enhancing the rich, multi-layered sound.

"Come with Us" showcases the dynamic range ofโ€ฆ

"Come with Us" showcases the dynamic range of The Chemical Brothers' talent, brilliantly combining forceful beats with intricate melodies and resulting in a vivid and energetic electronic sound.

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Essential Tracks

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Come With Us

"Come with Us" is the fourth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers, released on 28 January 2002.

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It Began In Afrika

Boasting 10 tracks in total, the album includes hit singles such as "Star Guitar" and "It Began in Afrika".

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Star Guitar

Boasting 10 tracks in total, the album includes hit singles such as "Star Guitar" and "It Began in Afrika".

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Reception

The album proved to be a commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in less than one month of its release. Critics lauded the album for its innovative sound and rhythm, and it certainly affirmed the band's position at the forefront of electronic music.

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The Complete Album Story

"Come with Us" is the fourth studio album by the British electronic music duo, The Chemical Brothers, released on 28 January 2002. The album marks a return to the band's earlier works, featuring more melody and less emphasis on noise. Boasting 10 tracks in total, the album includes hit singles such as "Star Guitar" and "It Began in Afrika".

The album proved to be a commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in less than one month of its release. Critics lauded the album for its innovative sound and rhythm, and it certainly affirmed the band's position at the forefront of electronic music.

The creation process was heavily influenced by the band's work on the soundtrack to Hanna, and many of the vocal collaborators, including Richard Ashcroft, and Beth Orton returned to the fold, enhancing the rich, multi-layered sound. "Come with Us" showcases the dynamic range of The Chemical Brothers' talent, brilliantly combining forceful beats with intricate melodies and resulting in a vivid and energetic electronic sound.

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