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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The View just knocked me off my feet when I heard Wasted Little DJ's and Skag Trendy way back when. I heard Edith Bowman compare this to Definitely Maybe, that is a huge over-reaction. At the moment the world has gone mad for indie, when Oasis were cutting their teeth it was nearly impossible to get a record deal. They were hardened on the indie circuit and had a songbook full of tunes before they were signed; this isn't the case for these fresh faced Dundonians. The benefit to this is that we get bands that will get better and better with each album. The View show incredible song writing talents on many of these tracks but my problem is that with an album to fill there are a couple of fillers that revert to copying their heroes, Libertines/Babyshambles mainly. There is no doubt however that Comin Down is a belter, as are all the singles, Skag Trendy, Gran's for tea and Street Lights even if the last two lack the rock 'n' roll pazzaz you might like these Primal Scream supporters to have flowing through their veins.
It is unfortunate that they are going to be likened to urch-rock like The Paddingtons and The Others, and its even worse that they are going to become contempories to indie formula bands like The Kooks and The Fratellis. Make no mistake they are a class act, one or two songs less (certainly Face for Radio and Claudia should have been a B-side) and they should have included Posh Boys and Up The Junction despite the fact they have already been B-sides. Anyway don't worry about the gripes, climb on board because I'm sure these lads certainly have a Definitely Maybe/Up The Bracket in them, just that this isn't it.
It is unfortunate that they are going to be likened to urch-rock like The Paddingtons and The Others, and its even worse that they are going to become contempories to indie formula bands like The Kooks and The Fratellis. Make no mistake they are a class act, one or two songs less (certainly Face for Radio and Claudia should have been a B-side) and they should have included Posh Boys and Up The Junction despite the fact they have already been B-sides. Anyway don't worry about the gripes, climb on board because I'm sure these lads certainly have a Definitely Maybe/Up The Bracket in them, just that this isn't it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this album along with Good Bad & The Queen. Thought they were both mediocre, but carried on playing this one. I've been to over 600 live performances over 25 years, and have over 500 CDs, of which this is the best. This band have what it takes to be as big as the Beatles. Although many influences can be heard - Undertones, Sex Pistols, and many others, their sound is unique - a blend of punk/blues and pure rock'n'roll. The words are genius - Skag Trendy is a sad song of epic quality. Street Lights just has you imagine looking down into a Scottish city (Edinburgh for me) at all the lights. The singer has the occasional Johnny Rotten sound. Most of all I love the changes of tempo - both in singing and backing. I went to see them on the NME tour and whilst even more raw live, they are superb. It staggers me that such a young group can produce something so original, with such meaningful words, and such musical quality.If you've bought this and not sure on it - listen again until you love it!! If you haven't bought it - buy it!
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Muso
Format:Audio CD
OK, I'd heard all the hype, heard 'Same Jeans' 24 hours a day on Radio 1 (smallest playlist on the air!) and thought must be patriotic and get The View. I thought they would be just an Arctic Monkeys replica but I must admit, as much as I like the AMs, The View offer just a little bit more. Lyrically they are equally as good but musically they are more accomplished. Yes, there are echoes of bands gone by, 'The Smith', 'Oasis', 'Dodgy' but they have their own sound which makes stand out.
Lyrically things can be playful one minute, grim the next! Like life maybe!!
There are no weak tracks but for me standouters are 'Face For The Radio','Skag Trendy','Wasted Little DJs' and the incredible 'Wasteland'.
If you have any qualms about buying this, forget them as the album may not be what u are expecting! Bring on Summer Festivals!!!
Lyrically things can be playful one minute, grim the next! Like life maybe!!
There are no weak tracks but for me standouters are 'Face For The Radio','Skag Trendy','Wasted Little DJs' and the incredible 'Wasteland'.
If you have any qualms about buying this, forget them as the album may not be what u are expecting! Bring on Summer Festivals!!!
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Great gig. great CD
Saw them live in a little venue in Stockholm. They were great so I decided to buy the back catalogue and have not been disappointed.
Published 5 months ago by Hutters
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great!
i previewed this album online before i bought it and instantly liked it! A little bit indie/urban and a little bit rock...just the type of music i love!
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by XCHARLYBX
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really fast transaction and rec'd my goods within a few days. very pleased with purchase and would do business again.
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by paulao81
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One of the best of 2006
The view blasted onto the scene with 'same jeans' but to get to their real sound you must listen to 'hats off to the buskers. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2007 by brinley
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a band to watch out for
the view burst onto the scene with their brilliantly energetic 'Same jeans' Love the album, this is a band that will go far. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Bj Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sing along with The View
Hmm, maybe it's just me then but I love this album. One of the few I've bought this year that I can happily listen to throughout and not skip particular tracks (more than can be... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by Fiona Colley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good honest fun
Fine album, very enjoyable and not limited to just a couple of tracks at all. They're not glamourising or overblowing where they come from, and there's no great drama or misery in... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2007 by Tom
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Poor
I'll be brief. I saw them live in February in Camden. They were quite good. I bought the album. There's probably two goods songs maybe one if I'm being harsh. Read more
Published on 7 July 2007 by sknarfr
3.0 out of 5 stars
Do's and Don's
The View are a talent - that's obvious.
That their debut album isn't a classic is due to a number of factors: One is vocalist Kyle Falconer; he needs to have more faith in... Read more
That their debut album isn't a classic is due to a number of factors: One is vocalist Kyle Falconer; he needs to have more faith in... Read more
Published on 2 July 2007 by Paul Ess.
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Everybodys dressing up, im dressing down...
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Published on 30 Jun 2007 by Ian Clement
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