- Audio CD (27 Sep 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: You Are Here
- ASIN: B004CZ62BU
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 82,327 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Downloaded this album very cheaply from I Tunes. There is a real buzz about this power trio from Southampton and it's easy to see why. The album is not particularly challenging or original but is a perfect soundtrack to the summer and should happily rock from car stereos across the land. Indeed its great to see a UK band exploring territory which almost has a US copyright and succeeding in making it their own. I had previously heard the single "I don't know what I am" and actually thought it was the White Stripes albeit at their most commercial. Indeed White Stripes references abound on the first three tracks which is not a bad thing if the songs are as good as these (although I not certain about the record title).
Band of Skulls play with such confidence and verve that it's hard not to believe that they been around for years. "Death by Diamond and Pearls" does indeed evoke the squiggly purple one (Prince) with a very raunchy guitar riff before it heads off into Black Keys territory. "Blood" is swamp blues beautifully sung by Emma Richardson whose voice resonates very much like the great P J Harvey. Richardson shares vocal duties with lead guitarist Russell Mardsen. "Fires" is sung by both and is a great rock song.
I actually like the songs on this album most which detour from the more conventional rock format. Cold Fame is one of these and the album highlight. A very slow almost Radiohead like lament and is probably incredible live. Similarly the folksy and acoustic "Honest" sung beautifully by Richardson again steers into territory where perhaps the Band of Skulls will spend more time in the future. Mixing folk songs, blues and rock highlight that the true lineage of the "Band of Skulls" is the classic British rock of Cream and Led Zeppelin with some Pretenders thrown in for good measure. Indeed "Light of the Morning" sounds like something off Zeppelin's BBC sessions with drummer Matthew Hayward bashing away in true Bonham style over a Page style heavy blues riff. Perhaps upon reflection this album wears its influences a bit too openly its sleeve but this is a very new band and to hit this quality this early is astounding. An album then chock full of huge choruses and huge riffs and very commercial to boot, you suspect that this band has got what it takes to mount a frontal assault on the charts and no doubt headline a festival or two. Let us hope when doing so they develop the template set out here in a deeper way as the song "Dull Gold Heart" suggests is immanently possible. A new British band to watch with real interest.
Band of Skulls play with such confidence and verve that it's hard not to believe that they been around for years. "Death by Diamond and Pearls" does indeed evoke the squiggly purple one (Prince) with a very raunchy guitar riff before it heads off into Black Keys territory. "Blood" is swamp blues beautifully sung by Emma Richardson whose voice resonates very much like the great P J Harvey. Richardson shares vocal duties with lead guitarist Russell Mardsen. "Fires" is sung by both and is a great rock song.
I actually like the songs on this album most which detour from the more conventional rock format. Cold Fame is one of these and the album highlight. A very slow almost Radiohead like lament and is probably incredible live. Similarly the folksy and acoustic "Honest" sung beautifully by Richardson again steers into territory where perhaps the Band of Skulls will spend more time in the future. Mixing folk songs, blues and rock highlight that the true lineage of the "Band of Skulls" is the classic British rock of Cream and Led Zeppelin with some Pretenders thrown in for good measure. Indeed "Light of the Morning" sounds like something off Zeppelin's BBC sessions with drummer Matthew Hayward bashing away in true Bonham style over a Page style heavy blues riff. Perhaps upon reflection this album wears its influences a bit too openly its sleeve but this is a very new band and to hit this quality this early is astounding. An album then chock full of huge choruses and huge riffs and very commercial to boot, you suspect that this band has got what it takes to mount a frontal assault on the charts and no doubt headline a festival or two. Let us hope when doing so they develop the template set out here in a deeper way as the song "Dull Gold Heart" suggests is immanently possible. A new British band to watch with real interest.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A friend recommended this album after seeing a review of it in the paper, and on first listen I was instantly hooked, so I immediatly bought it. I had never heard of them before, and THEN suddenly I'd found a new favourite band! Every song is strong and catchy, yet heavy in a controlled, melodic sense, but never "metal", by no means, oh no. With a couple of soft numbers, this album definetly has its dynamics. The guitars sound amazing, and enough spring reverb to shake a stick at! The drums sound really full and organic, and the basslines are as catchy as the guitar riffs. Vocals is where band of skulls really shine I think. There is a male and female vocalist, and when both are harmonising, it works incredibly well, both really great singers, and some ace lyrics to boot.
So go ahead and buy this album if your wanting something differant, and I'm sure people of most rock/popular styles will appereciate and find something to love in this album! Cant wait to see these guys live.
So go ahead and buy this album if your wanting something differant, and I'm sure people of most rock/popular styles will appereciate and find something to love in this album! Cant wait to see these guys live.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Heard 'Death by Diamonds and Pearls' on the radio, thought it sounded like the White Stripes and was astonished to hear the DJ say it was Band of Skulls (who are they I wondered and are they heavy metal? - don't mind if they are even, cos I love that stuff too). Next thought was I have to get this and find out more because the sound coming out of this band is different AND you know, this CD is a fantastic mix of stuff - heavy, folksy, lots of shouting, lots of drums, clapping, super guitar riffs, great lyrics and oh yes, Emma Richardson's voice is just so nice (listen to the Honest track - just divine). I have a bit of a crush. This band shows so much promise and can go so far. I'm going to be following them closely from now on.
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Published 23 months ago by Big Twink
Great all round.
Cheaper than the shops. Arrived in the post very fast. And the cd content was good too ;) which always helps.
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