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THIRTEEN SENSES Contact (2007 UK 11-track CD album - Produced by Danton Supple [Coldplay] they return with the follow-up to their Gold-selling debut album The Invitation with this all together more robust more direct album its still got Wills soaring vocals and piano melodies but its a album thats more epic than wistful including the single All The Love In Your Hands)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Thirteen Senses are relatively unheard-of - on the back of hearing 'Contact', this fact becomes a mystery.
Why can a band which produces material of higher personal esteem than Keane and Coldplay move about so quietly? An even greater shock will come when you realise that this is, in fact, Thirteen Senses' second album.
'Contact' is filled with gems, stretching from the attention-grasping 'Contact' to 'Ones and Zeroes', a song which must be the best album closer ever. 'Ones and Zeroes' is typical of the album - it starts off with heavy, melancholy guitars, then pauses, before erupting in a piano/voice section, which gathers more instruments towards the end - eminently surprising and entrancing.
These songs are truly beautiful, and while the sound may remind some of the aforementioned Brit bands, Thirteen Senses add their own personal spin on a well-trodden genre. As a consequence something exceptional and memorable is produced, in the shape of a well-rounded album with no weak lyrics or jarring melodies.
Why can a band which produces material of higher personal esteem than Keane and Coldplay move about so quietly? An even greater shock will come when you realise that this is, in fact, Thirteen Senses' second album.
'Contact' is filled with gems, stretching from the attention-grasping 'Contact' to 'Ones and Zeroes', a song which must be the best album closer ever. 'Ones and Zeroes' is typical of the album - it starts off with heavy, melancholy guitars, then pauses, before erupting in a piano/voice section, which gathers more instruments towards the end - eminently surprising and entrancing.
These songs are truly beautiful, and while the sound may remind some of the aforementioned Brit bands, Thirteen Senses add their own personal spin on a well-trodden genre. As a consequence something exceptional and memorable is produced, in the shape of a well-rounded album with no weak lyrics or jarring melodies.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I heard about the band through an indie radio show when their first album was out, but never heard them anywhere else really, thank god i did though. The Invitation is very much a piano driven record with some stunning songs on, however for the sophomore effort the band have widened their scope to deliver what is a masterpiece in British indie with strong piano and guitar driven melodies, which come together to produce a really big sound especially on tracks like 'Ones and Zeros'. They can be compared to the bands such as Coldplay, Embrace..etc however they have a very distinctive sound which remains present on this record. It is of such a higher standard than that set by the likes of embrace or keane, that, once you have heard them it is difficult to comprehend how it is they are so relatively unknown. Their songs are well written, catchy and you don't get tired of them, they deserve more attention from the music press. If they continue to make records of this calibre, it can't be long before they get noticed. Standout tracks Ones and Zeros, Under the Sun & Contact
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I often wondered how the lads from Cornwall would follow up on their brilliant debut, 'The Invitation'. Well just in case any anybody is in doubt about whether they could or not, I can say they most certainly have and with some style. 'Contact' sees the band evolve, however still maintaining that unmistakable sound and vocals which is now their trademark. Every track is well written and executed and gets better with each listen. It is a great shame that this band have lived in the shadow of bands such as Coldplay and Keane. While they might share the same badge, they are quite unique in their approach and writing, worthy of much bigger things. A great second CD, highly recommended.
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Buy it....
If you liked early Keane you will LOVE this, Thirteen senses are amazing.. please please just buy it,you won't be disappointed. A fantastic cd, some top top tunes...
Published 12 months ago by simonharr
Delivered sounds above and beyond my expectation
I'd never heard of this band and bought this and their other 2 albums on the recommendation of a friend, oh boy am I glad I did. Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. Bunting
Excellent follow up
After listening to the first Thirteen Senses album i always wondered how their second would compare. Middle of the road as a lot are, fade into obscurity?... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by Galileo
What a great, underrated band
I had been anticipating this album for so long and it didn't disappoint me, it's less mellow and less Coldplay-ish than their first one but rockier and exciting. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2007 by Rosemary 25
BUY IT NOW If you are......
BUY IT NOW. If you just heard about this band and you are a fan of Britpop such as Coldplay,Keane,Travis,Embrace or Snow Patrol. Read more
Published on 25 May 2007 by Sith
There 1st effort was good, but "Contact" is a stunner!
I was impressed by Thirteen Senses first album, but there follow up is superb! They have gone for a completely different sound with their new album. Read more
Published on 14 May 2007 by Mr. Piers A. Sibthorp
Whoa!! Staggering!!
Completely & utterly blows all the competition away!
Forget Keane, Snow patrol, Embrace etc.... & all the other Crud!!! Read more
Forget Keane, Snow patrol, Embrace etc.... & all the other Crud!!! Read more
Published on 27 April 2007 by Boulder
What a fantastic 2nd album!
I loved their first album and saw them play a great live gig. This second album is everything I'd hoped it would be and they deserve to make a bigger and better impression in the... Read more
Published on 27 April 2007 by S. Cherry
TOTALLY worth the wait
Thirteen Senses who? is the standard reaction i get from people who simply can't understand why i was so excited to get this album. Read more
Published on 15 April 2007 by Matt
Just Awesome
I've been a fan of the band ever since I bought an early copy of 'The Invitation'. An outstanding album which was always going to be difficult to top. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by Mr C
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