Track Listing

1. Sexual Guarantee
2. Crying At The Discotheque
3. Don't Leave Me Alone
4. Almost Famous
5. Paradise
6. Transmetropolis
7. Stars Come Out At Night
8. Paris In The Rain
9. Baby Come Back
10. Breaking Free
11. Don't You Want Me
12. Shine On
13. Ritmo Del Amor
14. Tears Of A Clone
15. Bells Of Alcazar
16. Blues In G Minor

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40213 in Music
• Released on: 2002-03-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Alcazar follow that age-old Scandinavian pop tradition of having a group name beginning with a capital "A". They also abide by another Euro-pop ritual, of being unable to fill their debut album Casino with anything more than 14 (or 15 if you include the hidden bonus track) variations of their disco-inspired hit "Crying at the Discotheque". Like this excellent breakthrough track, you somehow feel that you've heard all of these catchy tunes before. Following in the style of "...He wore a tie like Richard Gere", the lyrics are suitably wacky throughout ("...Identical strains of code, Dressed up in the fashion mode" from the playful "Tears of a Clone"). Unfortunately the album flounders due to the continuous self-references (how many times can Alcazar be mentioned in the space of 55 minutes?) and having a male vocalist who sounds remarkably like radio presenter Paul Gambaccini. For quality alpha-Nordic pop try the Army of Lovers's Massive Luxury Overdose.--John Galilee

CD Description
Debut album from Swedish pop trio Alcazar featuring the singles 'Crying At The Discotheque', 'Shine On' and 'Sexual Guarantee' produced and managed by Alexander Bard, formerly of Swedish glam-popsters Army Of Lovers.

Customer Reviews

Classy urban disco style stuff...
One excellent thing about Scandinavian acts is that they're very articulate in their music, and Alcazar are no exception. 'Crying At the Discotheque' is by far the best (and most commercial) track on 'Casino', but that doesn't mean several of the other pickings aren't loaded with hit potential.

My favorites include 'Paradise', 'Stars Come Out At Night' and 'Breaking Free'. Classic pop songs powered by a buzzing disco back drop that provides something of a rare combination that's usually hit-or-miss, and that cover of 'Don't You Want Me' will hopefully push Alcazar into territory previously visited by Ace of Base but not yet graced by the A*Teens. If anything, people should remember their name for the sheer number of times they name-drop themselves!

This is a terrific album and the British charts could use some uplifting beats that don't hail from Ministry of Sound with the promise of never returning and is also not dismissed as being tacky assembly-line pop. Await the Bells of Alcazar!!

21st Century Disco
After a long absence here is a band and an album that can lift the spirit and move the disco movement firmly into the 21st century. A fusion of Daft Punk, Abba and Army Of Lovers, Alcazar have produced an album worthy of anyone's getting ready to go out CD collection...Fantastic. If you like "Crying at The Discotheque"(which includes possibly the greatest karaoke line this year after Kylie's la la la la's, ...you'll want to order this now...

Army of Lovers: a new incarnation
I happened upon Alcazar quite by accident, and mused upon the catchy tune "Crying at the discotheque". I laughed at the wonderful video which acompanies it, and thought "Hmmm, something about the production reminds me of the wonderful, the exotic, the superb (but sadly no more) Army of Lovers." Joy of joys Alexander Bard (ex -AOL) rides again. If you liked them and miss their tongue-in-cheek songs, then this is for you. Best line from "Crying at the discotheque " is "You wore a tie like Richard Gere". I can't leave this tune alone. Also, "Don't you want me" is VERY acceptable, and coming from a Human League fan that's praise indeed. Gerrit now!