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Rather atypically for an album, Natural History has a stated mission: "To change people's lives at three decibels," according to I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell--a one-time teenage busker on the streets of Paris, who returned home to British shores, half-dead from starvation, with the dream of forming the perfect band. The acoustic dressings, laconic delivery and gleefully knowing arrogance of Natural History immediately recall the 21st-century folk of Badly Drawn Boy's The Hour of Bewilderbeast, but Bramwell's half-spoken, half-sung lyrics often delve into darker realms than the bright-eyed romancing of Damon Gough. So, for every red rose presented with a romantic flourish--see, the falsetto-laden "To You"--there's a funeral bouquet in the shape of the macabre "Twist": "There's blood on your legs," shivers Bramwell, grimly, "I love you". Admittedly, Bramwell isn't quite as clever as he thinks he is; occasionally, his more laboured wisecracks stumble and fall right on their extended metaphors. But when I Am Kloot go straight for the emotional jugular, as on the closing "Because", even their ridiculous name makes a funny kind of sense. --Louis Pattison
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I saw the Kloot supporting Mercury Rev, and although I had heard the name, I hadn't heard any of their music. I was sufficiently impressed to seek out this album.
It is a superb brew. Think Teenage Fanclub, if their main influence had been Leonard Cohen instead of The Byrds. The melodies are almost too immediate, almost too catchy, and the lyrics are full of double meaning and the hint of something terrible hiding under the kitchen sink.
There is nothing world changing about this record. It's just another acoustic folk pop album. But it happens to be a very, very good one.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Natural History represents the first attempt at an album by I am Kloot. It is incredibly edifying to think what has been achieved without the vast bloated expense of the music industry's purse.
Simple recording of beautiful songs with warped and wonderful lyrics. It is a potent brew.
The stand out tracks for me are Loch and Because they allude to a more developed and complicated future. From their early lo fi beginnings the are looking a good bet for the future.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Why all the muted praise - this is a fantastic album! One of it's major achievements is that Kloot take a particular style and atmosphere and stuck to it successfully throughout. The superb sneering vocals help of course, alongside a backing band of bass and drums that remain unobtrusive and let the songs unfold.
To end on a lazy comparision some of this album sounds like a mix between Cast and The La's, but thankfully more of the latter than the former!
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Best CD to get as intro to Kloot
Worth it just for the exceptional "No Fear of Falling". Sky at Night is good, but this is so much better. Try to get to see Bramwell playing acoustic set on his own - magnificent
Published 11 months ago by Nigo
folk soft like a blanket
i caught this fantastic group recently playing live at exeter, knowing only 1 song and the fact they are friends with national treasures, Elbow. Read more
Published 15 months ago by H. Ogilvie
I am Finn
I like this album, don't get me wrong, but 5 stars? This isn't Revolver - just a good start. I understand that John Bramwell was an erstwhile busker in Paris but I suspect that he... Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. Oakley
The North West......................................
Johnny Bramwell, Mick Head, Ian Skelly. I Am Kloot, Shack, The Coral. It's in the blood, in the bones, in the heart.
Published on 30 Aug 2007 by Mark Evans
Manchester doesn't need to set trends anymore
While the rest of the country looks for the next Oasis, or Roses, or Joy Division, Manchester has moved on. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2005
Stunning Debut
This is one of those albums that seeps into your pores. It starts all low key with the shuffling lo-fi 'To You', a definite grower. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2005 by I. Bullen
Better than i thought it would be
I first heard i am kloot on a skateboarding video (first broadcast - blueprint) and was impressed but not impressed enough to buy anything. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2004 by Robin Garnham
You do not want miss out on this gem. BUY IT NOW!
I had heard of I Am Kloot for a long time and believed that they were just another new-fad acoustic band (i am referring to the likes of Elbow, Alfie, Turin Brakes etc which are... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2002
The best debut - nay, the best album of 2001
A stunning achievement. I cannot understand why this album did not go stellar (maybe they need a name change), but it is simply the most wonderful album I heard in the entire... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2002 by Darryl Still
simply excellent
This is the best Cd I have bought in the last year,probably longer. John, Andy and Peter have a scene of their own. It is simply excellent. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2002
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