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Funny how things turn out sometimes. Love Travels At Illegal Speeds marks four years since Graham Coxon, Blur’s "difficult", skronk-friendly guitarist was ejected from his band in a cloud of acrimony. Far from disappearing into the wilderness on a spell of albums in the vein of 1998’s lo-fi The Sky Is Too High, however, Coxon has shunned the experimental drift of his ex-bandmates and since followed his muse back towards the rock mainstream, alighting now with a very English rock album that points to touchstones like The Kinks, Billy Childish, and the Magazine. "Standing On My Own Again", in particular, is an instant Coxon classic, a choppy punk anthem that for all its mush-mouthed Cockney delivery, lifts off on a chorus that ties up heartbreak and outcast celebration like few bands since The Buzzcocks. "I Can’t Look At You Skin" and "You Always Let Me Down" mine a similar vein of moody relationship trauma, while "What’s He Got" sees Coxon wallowing enjoyably in his outsider schtick, getting envious over a guy who "wears a pair of black Beatles boots just like me". Want to see where Arctic Monkeys picked up some of their tricks? Coxon’s your man. --Louis Pattison
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By MR. J CHELMS
Format:Audio CD
I have been lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this album. Quite simply, regardless of whether you are a fan or not, this album is one for the collection, and the best thing I've heard this year. The album opens with the first single 'Standing On My Own Again' and from then on the album encompasses fast, punky, and rock numbers, whilst at the same time incorporating slow and melodic ballads. Coxon has nicely created a unique sound for himself after four albums, and this is his best work to date. Go out and get it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although I would dearly love to give this 5 belting stars I will be reserving one (well if I could it would be a half star), as oddly enough I kinda miss the low-fi sound that he perfected in 'Happiness in Magazines'.
The dirty fuzzy distortion, and overamplified vocal has now been replaced by a slick production and bigger overall sound. However, once again the song writing and performances are sublime and it's an incredibly detailed and fulfilling album.
I really hope that Graham's big time is NOW (if he wants it) as he thoroughly deserves the accolades that he has sorely lacked so far.
As a sidenote, Graham played a MUCH bigger part in Blur than people may think, and although this shouldn't be compared in any way to the Blur catalogue, you should appreciate the fact that Graham's input was/is so apparant. His songwriting was unappreciated and listening to his back catalogue and now this album you can't begin to understand why he wasn't taken seriously
****.5 stars easy
His finest album to date, but more production may not neccesarily be the key.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Liam
Format:Audio CD
Buy the Album!! - The Best of Coxon so far!
Great crafted songs (as usual) excellent production, Coxon provides some great riffs, great lyrics and melodies and with his much improved vocal performances. One of the most inventive guitarists/songwriters around for his genre!
Go get, you won't be disappointed
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have
Graham is probably the best guitar player of his generation.
Every song is good in ths cd. There is more energy than in any Blur album
And Graham's voice is so fragile... Read more
Every song is good in ths cd. There is more energy than in any Blur album
And Graham's voice is so fragile... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pierre-Yves Switzerland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genuine Quality
I was never a huge fan of Blur but I did like the single that Graham sang on - 'Coffee and TV'. I'd heard a few good things about his solo output and bought 'Happiness in... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2007 by Cuban Heel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coxon seems to have turned into the very antithesis of all that the...
The more I listen to Graham Coxon, the more astounded I am that he was ever in Blur, and how his talent was wasted under the direction of that pretentious smug Damon Albarn. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2007 by Mr. M. A. Reed
4.0 out of 5 stars
Graham Coxon - seems to be sussing out this mainstream punk business
Track 1 ~ Standing on My Own Again: The first single off the new album. I didn't like it at first, but it's grown on me a lot. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2007 by Matt Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Melo-d
What a fantastic album! I cannot stop listening to it. Coxon is a real talent and hearing his solo work has really made me reflect on how important an influence he was in... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2006 by Melo-d
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
This is a little cracker. Punchy pop/punk, much like Happiness in Magazines. If you enjoyed that album you will like this. Read more
Published on 28 April 2006 by T. Flint
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than 'Don't Believe The Truth', better than 'X & Y'...
If you liked 'Happiness in Magazines' (and who wouldn't?) then you'll love this! More consistently rewarding than any Blur album, this record delivers one poppy punk gem after... Read more
Published on 12 April 2006 by Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars
Top stuff
Highly accessible, but not superficial, energetic punky songs, with a few slower or stranger numbers. Read more
Published on 3 April 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
pop-punk classic from the UK's best guitarist
I'll be honest, I am completely biased, I love Coxon's distinctive spiky guitar style so I pretty much like anything at all that he produces. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2006 by A. G. H. Schofield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Enjoyable and Uplifting
Blur to me had always been a group that produced better singles than albums. Although I've only bought Think Tank and 'The Best of' compilation, I've never been pushed to buy... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2006 by Chris C
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