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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By P. S. Ball
Format:Audio CD
I've had a copy of this CD lying around on my desk for the past few weeks. To be honest I took so long to get around to listening to it as I didn't think it would be very good, having found "skip to the end" a bit of a Futureheads-by-numbers track. How wrong I was! Having been pleasantly lulled into a false sense of security by the first couple of tracks, which could easily sit alongside those on the first CD, I was caught unawares by the likes of "Burnt" with its mindbending tune and, especially the title track with its heartbreaking melody. These are followed by the equally wonderful "The return of the berserkers" - a stormswept rage of a tune. Other songs on this CD have even better harmonies than on the first one. All in all a more mature, thoughtful collection - and much more satisfying in the end.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When the Futureheads first came to national attention in 2004, they were leaders of the 'angular/post-punk' wave of bands, producing an album full of catchy, well crafted songs with clever lyrics and unusual structures. They were good.
But now they're great. This album is such a step forward. Its the sound of a band developing their sound. Its the sound of a band on top of their game. Its the sound of a band who aren't afraid to try something new. Its brimming with intellgence, ideas and more importantly, great songs. One of which even surpasses the 4 minute mark!
Its darker than its predecessor, and not as instant. Where the first album didnt let up, this has genuine reflective moments. The gorgeous 'Thursday' is what the beach boys would have sounded like if they were from Sunderland, 'News and Tributes' is a touching accolade to the Manchester United side descimated by the Munich air disaster and the angry 'Burnt' compares love to being, well, burnt.
This new relective mode hasn't made them lose the art of crafting great melodic songs. 'Fall Out' is perhaps their best yet, 'Skip to the End' is classic Futureheads, 'Back to the Sea' and 'Favours for Favours' being other personal favourites. And stuck right in the middle is 'Return of the Berserker', the antidote to 'Danger of the Water' from their first album!
Those expecting the exhilerating post-punk rush of the debut album will be disappointed. Those who wish to hear a band who moved on, developed and improved their sound and crafted one of the finest albums you're likely to hear all year won't be.
But now they're great. This album is such a step forward. Its the sound of a band developing their sound. Its the sound of a band on top of their game. Its the sound of a band who aren't afraid to try something new. Its brimming with intellgence, ideas and more importantly, great songs. One of which even surpasses the 4 minute mark!
Its darker than its predecessor, and not as instant. Where the first album didnt let up, this has genuine reflective moments. The gorgeous 'Thursday' is what the beach boys would have sounded like if they were from Sunderland, 'News and Tributes' is a touching accolade to the Manchester United side descimated by the Munich air disaster and the angry 'Burnt' compares love to being, well, burnt.
This new relective mode hasn't made them lose the art of crafting great melodic songs. 'Fall Out' is perhaps their best yet, 'Skip to the End' is classic Futureheads, 'Back to the Sea' and 'Favours for Favours' being other personal favourites. And stuck right in the middle is 'Return of the Berserker', the antidote to 'Danger of the Water' from their first album!
Those expecting the exhilerating post-punk rush of the debut album will be disappointed. Those who wish to hear a band who moved on, developed and improved their sound and crafted one of the finest albums you're likely to hear all year won't be.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Jones
Format:Audio CD
`News and Tributes' is a great second album by the Futureheads. It showcases the unsung heroes of British indie music at their best.
The album commences with a fast paced anthem, `Yes/No', which appears bizarre at first, but also brilliant in its simple but effective lead guitar. I had the pleasure of seeing the Futureheads live on their tour for this album, and the band played this song first to great reception, with the audience participation on the chorus almost levelling that of the great `Hounds of Love'.
The album then proceeds with my personal favourite on the album, `Cope', which has a clashing, unconventional guitar part, and the harmonised vocals for which we have all come to love the Futureheads. The song has many layers of rhythm and tunes that are somehow kept together by the strong drumming and vocals.
Other highlights on the album include the comeback single `Skip to the End, a typically punchy Futureheads song, Fallout, a moody melodic masterpiece, and `Worry About It Later', another punky fast-paced anthem.
News and Tributes will not become a bestselling album like `Whatever people say I am...' and `You could have it so much better', but anyone who makes the excellent decision to buy this album will be rewarded with a modern classic, sure to grace their music players for a long time to come.
The album commences with a fast paced anthem, `Yes/No', which appears bizarre at first, but also brilliant in its simple but effective lead guitar. I had the pleasure of seeing the Futureheads live on their tour for this album, and the band played this song first to great reception, with the audience participation on the chorus almost levelling that of the great `Hounds of Love'.
The album then proceeds with my personal favourite on the album, `Cope', which has a clashing, unconventional guitar part, and the harmonised vocals for which we have all come to love the Futureheads. The song has many layers of rhythm and tunes that are somehow kept together by the strong drumming and vocals.
Other highlights on the album include the comeback single `Skip to the End, a typically punchy Futureheads song, Fallout, a moody melodic masterpiece, and `Worry About It Later', another punky fast-paced anthem.
News and Tributes will not become a bestselling album like `Whatever people say I am...' and `You could have it so much better', but anyone who makes the excellent decision to buy this album will be rewarded with a modern classic, sure to grace their music players for a long time to come.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Am I missing something?
To be fair I don't have their first CD so buying this one was a bit of a punt. Having said that I paid less than £3 for this CD and still feel cheated. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by The man in black
4.0 out of 5 stars
A different approach to their debut release...
This year I've had a reoccurring argument with a friend over "News & Tributes". On the one hand, I say it's a more mature work than their debut. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2006 by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Hidden Gem
Hmmm, there's no doubt that most futureheads fans will love this album....this album is a lot more immediate than their first (alright, it may still need a few listens...). Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2006 by San
5.0 out of 5 stars
Potent and irresistable brit-rock at its very best!
The Futureheads' self-titled first album was a cracker, exploding with energy, bursting with more ideas in those 15 songs than most bands manage in a career. Read more
Published on 2 July 2006 by Mr. Dominic L. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT 2ND ALBUM
I LOVE the Futureheads! The first album was a bizarre but brill LP, with short but extremely sweet rocking tunes. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by Mr. S. M. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
More mature and brilliant from the Futureheads
This album typifies the Futureheads and from the first track to the last it shows the cutting edge of their first album along with the maturity of a bands second. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by Mr. J. Kimmitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
not the same futureheads
this is my favourite album of the year so far.
i remember the futureheads self titled debut album, i remember how great it was but then how i sort of 'fell out of love'... Read more
i remember the futureheads self titled debut album, i remember how great it was but then how i sort of 'fell out of love'... Read more
Published on 23 May 2006 by K. L. Fixter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Cracker from the Mackems
This album typifies the Futureheads and from the first track to the last it shows the cutting edge of their first album along with the maturity of a bands second. Read more
Published on 18 May 2006 by Mr. J. Kimmitt
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