Savage Garden - Affirmation (CD 1999)

THIS WAS THE FIRST SAVAGE GARGEN CD I EVER LISTEND 2 MANY YEARS AGO. ITS AMAZING THE TRACKS ARE BANGING THIS ALBEM WILL NEVER GO OUT OF DATE AGES 1 TO 101 WOULD LIKE NO LOVE THIS AND LISTEN TO IT.I GIVE THIS ALBEM 11/10. AAAAAAAAPLUS PLUS

Pretty much like anyone else with a radio I heard 'I knew I Loved You' in 1999 / 2000 and really liked it. A friend recommended 'Crash And Burn' and what do you know, that was pretty damned good too. Next thing you know, I've bought the CD and 'Savage Garden' had a new fan.

They are a talented band who not only write interesting and exciting lyrics but also sing them in a lively and passionate manner backed by excellent music which they play with the same sense of passion. You can tell they really enjoy themselves when they pick up their instruments and start to play.

Listening to this album was a fantastic experience. The songs are great and range from;
... wildly romantic ('I Knew I Loved You') to
... seriously heavy ('Two Beds And A Coffee Machine')
... passing through mildly depressing ('I Don't Know You Anymore'),
... uplifting ('Crash And Burn')
... and just 'leap up and down and flail your arms around wildly to the music' great fun ('The Animal Song').

And you can't say that about many CDs!

If you've read my other reviews you'll know how much I love lyrics and this CD is simply overflowing with great lyrics and the neat little booklet which comes with the CD lists them all [great news] along with a couple of personal messages from the band. Nice Touch!

You've probably guessed that I love this CD and still listen to it seven years on. Well worth having, especially if you take the time to listen to the lyrics.

So, what's my favourite track? Difficult to choose but I'm going to forget all the deep meaning and beautiful love songs that touch me deeply and go with 'The Animal Song' for the sheer heart thumping enjoyment it gives me as I leap around the room! [I know, don't tell me, I'm a sad git.]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have...

Regards
tbod

Its a present for the girlfriend for christmas and the songs on here are great..must have in the cd collection !!

Havnt actually tried this particular CD as purchased as a gift, for someone that heard mine. In my opinion one of the best CD,s ever...every song is good, very few CD,s I can say that about. The person I have bought it for said it was one of the nicest CD,s they had ever heard.

Shame Savage Garden split up.

I bought the savage garden cd because my own got damaged. This new 1 came in perfect condition and plays well.

smooth love songs sung by a beautiful voice. features the number one i knew i loved you. not reccomended by non romantics and the cold of hearts!

i liked every thing that was on this c.d i great to actualy find a cd that is completely the same as you bought on tape when they first come out. and ive foud this copy which wasnt very hard as if i had bought it from the shop. this is a great albam and brings back so many memories and good times especially the summer of that year.

Amazon.co.uk Review
Following the successful formula of their eponymous debut album, Savage Garden's Affirmation is made up of classic pop melodies and sleepy ballads. The title track cracks open the album--a song that sees Hayes philosophising about the inequalities of the world from a liberal minded perspective (and in true Alanis Morissette "Ironic" fashion). Although it leaves the boys open to claims of pretentiousness, the song is a high-powered introduction to an album which somehow manages to alternate between safe and risky. For example, "The Animal Song" is a menagerie of popular music sounds, which manages to be challenging while remaining comfortably familiar. Affirmation is an album that affirms why Savage Garden are one of the world's most important pop duos. --John Galilee

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great CD-- my love and i's favourite album!..................................................................................................................................

i liked this item because it was for my partner and i remember her telling me she ad it years ago,its not my kind of music but kepts her happy. but she loves it and reminds her from years ago.

Just bought it cause it was cheap and it was the girlfriends birthday. The cd was in good nick and plays. As for the band them selfes, not my cup of tea but it might just keep me in the good books.

Love this album...Darren Hayes has the most amazing voice. You know sometimes you buy an album and only enjoy 50 to 60% of it....not this one, love every track

Missed out on this album first time around and was put off a little by the " hip " videos that accompanied the single releases . After hearing a few of the tracks requested on the radio I decided to give it a spin and don't regret it at all . Darren Hayes has probably the ultimate falsetto of any singer and a talent for writing memorably melodic songs . Sadly DH hasn't acheived the same kind of solo success without Daniel Jones to add the rock element to his techno - soul fusion . Nearly all tracks stand out making this more than just a vehicle for the singles and I suspect in time many other artists will get around to covering the songs .

Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.
Just bought it for one track Affirmation.

I purchased this CD when it was first released but unfortunately when i moved house it got lost during the move. I recently heard one of the tracks being played on Magic and it brought back some old memories so i re-bought it (at a ridiculously low price). The tracks although very similar to each other are easy listening.. The lyrics of the majority of the songs are very meaningful. Overall this is a great CD for anyone to have in their collection.

i love this cd it reminds me that i knew i loved my boyfriend before i met him. sounds corny but true.

I was introduced to savage garden at a self-esteem trainers day, when affirmation was played. I am now hooked, that song in particular is just magical. Buy it you will not be disappointed, enjoy :-)

This album is awesome!
I borrowed it from a friend and when they asked for it back, i had to buy my own!

This album consists of a range of songs - love songs or really great tempo.
Whichever you listen to you are guaranteed to sing along.
I highly recommend this album.

I am more of a metal fan, I have to admit. I like Metallica, so Savage Garden may not be the most obvious choice for a rock fan like me - but hey! Even rock fans need their quieter moments and this definitely touches all the right buttons for me! Very good musically - amazing really considering there are only two main blokes in the band - and Darren Hayes! What a voice! Reminds me and my dad of Chester Bennington's vocals for Linkin Park! Very beautiful - and Darren is very easy on the eye too! Top class album - no complaints from this girl!

I was really pleased with this purchase, my ten month old daughter had managed to get my copy out of the cd player and frizbee it along the floor hwile i was out of the room, so hence my copy ended up unusable, This seller selld ex juke box cd's and for a bargain price i got myself a brand new copy which plays perfectly. great price great item, will always check out this seller in future.

i brought this item because i had my cds nicked few years ago and this was one of them. it is a brilliant album and when i saw how cheap it was i had to have it. it was second hand but didnt even have a scratch on it . was very impressed with seller. there isnt Aanything i dont like about it.