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For those complaining about the lack of longevity from modern rock bands, we point you to The Charlatans. Sixteen years and nine studio albums into their career, Simpatico finds these Northwich baggy veterans not quite at the top of their game, but endeavouring to drag their groove-led Hammond rock sound into intriguing new territories. Most interesting is an apparent influence of dub reggae on the traditional Charlatans sound, an influence that crops up on the coolly cynical "For Your Entertainment" and again on "City Of The Dead", a ska-tinged harmonica lament accompanied by haunted backing vocals that harks back to the urban decay of The Specials’ "Ghost Town". Less successful is "NYC (There’s No Need To Stop)"--an apparent stab at the voguish Big Apple punk-disco as practised by LCD Soundsystem, but one that suffers from clumsy execution, and isn’t helped along by frontman Tim Burgess’ rather clichéd lyrics: "Underground counterculture/Eat you up like a hungry vulture". Newcomers will find The Charlatans’ back catalogue a more rewarding place to start, but fans will be delighted there’s more to Simpatico than simple organ-riffing retread.--Louis Pattison
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THE CHARLATANS Simpatico (2006 Taiwanese issue 11-track CD album their 9th full length release which finds them feeling better & fresher than ever and ready to take on the world again with everyone stepping up to the plate and giving it everything; highlighting in the stomping singles Blackened Blue Eyes and NYC [Theres No Need To Stop] sealed picture sleeve with obi-strip)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The first two tracks are the charlatans as we know them and at their best. From then on it's all change as the 'tans add reggae to their repetoire of styles. You'll either love it or laugh at it, i loved it more than my own mother. Is there no end to these boys talents? It might take a few listens to get used to but it'll be worth it. It's truely unique and truely charlatans. Get it bought.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say when I first heard the album and saw the band live I though - Dammit! The Charlatans have hopped on the Ordinary Boys trailer. Tim Burgess turning into Preston!?!! Jeez!
However, I persevered after being a Charlatans fan for over 12 years now and it really has grown on me and I'm impressed. Not sure about the UB40 mention earlier in the review list - I would say there's a more Clash/Specials influence shouting out and City of the Dead is a pure example of the way that The Charlatans pay homage to their influences. I found Up At The Lake a poor effort but this is back on track and may rival Up To Our Hips or Us and Us Only. A highly respectable band that has strived to become something unique for years - AND stop the comparisons between Stone Roses and Insprial Carpets.
However, I persevered after being a Charlatans fan for over 12 years now and it really has grown on me and I'm impressed. Not sure about the UB40 mention earlier in the review list - I would say there's a more Clash/Specials influence shouting out and City of the Dead is a pure example of the way that The Charlatans pay homage to their influences. I found Up At The Lake a poor effort but this is back on track and may rival Up To Our Hips or Us and Us Only. A highly respectable band that has strived to become something unique for years - AND stop the comparisons between Stone Roses and Insprial Carpets.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is very much a classic charlatans album,gels alot better than "up at the lake" with a feast of top tunes e.g "blackened blue eyes","muddy ground","road to paradise",(my fav)"the architect"and in my veiw the next single"dead mans eyes"
I have not stopped playing this album since i bought it and it stands up with anything they've done before.
I have not stopped playing this album since i bought it and it stands up with anything they've done before.
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A new direction.
Nine albums in and The Charlatans are still going strong. They may be past their very best (1995-97) but they can be relied upon to produce solid albums and remain one of the... Read more
Published on 29 April 2008 by mollynew442
A Curate's Egg
Sixteen years as a band and with nine studio albums completed, The Charlatans have found themselves in the challenging territory on their latter albums of needing to innovate or... Read more
Published on 17 July 2007 by Jim Dubh
variation is good
The Charlatans have always been one of my favourite bands, despite them being relatively unknown in the Netherlands ("The Only One I Know" appears to be a fitting title in that... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2007 by Nilez
Go on, give it a go!
I made the mistake of reading the reviews or this album, rather than just buying it, which is what I've done with all the Charlatan's previous releases. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2007 by T. SMEDLEY
Nice Album
Not quite as good as "Up at the lake" or "Us and us only", which as far as I am concerned are amazing albums, but I do like what they have produced here. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2006 by Jamie Heath
if you dont like money, here's a perfect opportunity to waste £9
Having loved Up At The Lake, I decided to buy this on the basis that if it was 50% as good I would be happy. Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by James Ford
THE CHARLATANS ARE, NOBLE AND WISE!!!
SIMPATICO, The Charlatans ninth studio album is quite simply fantastic. Again the band has delivered, again it is another testament to how great they are and why they are... Read more
Published on 5 May 2006 by DAVID_HIRST
pretty awful
i think the charlatans are a good band usually but i borrowed this album from my brother as i could'nt believe it could be as bad as he was saying as he has all their albums and... Read more
Published on 25 April 2006 by Mr. S. J. Page
Simpatico
The Charlatans have always had great music collections and this really shows on the new album. If previous records showed a love of Dylan, Curtis Mayfield and the 60s nuggets... Read more
Published on 24 April 2006 by Pd Baker
No Charlatans follower but I bloody well like it!
All the reviews I have read of this album so far have complained that this is the Charlatans and they have been going too long. Hardly a good start to any ones point of view. Read more
Published on 22 April 2006 by Jose Haddow-mendes
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