- Audio CD (16 Jun 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Extra tracks
- Label: Polydor Group
- ASIN: B0018PJEYE
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 56,032 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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It's an age old rock 'n' roll story but one that's set to be repeated again and again. Tired and exhausted from yet another gruelling U.S. tour that topped a seven-year campaign of recording and extensive gigging, Kippax quartet, The Music, found themselves burnt out, and utterly despondent. Worse still, here was a band that couldn't stand the sight of each other. Studio sessions ground to halt while their label - no longer returning their calls - quietly dropped them. Under normal circumstances, the stock response of most bands would be to split up, but clearly, The Music are made of sterner stuff. Despite a four-year gap since the release of Welcome To The North and the domination of neighbours Kaiser Chiefs and The Pigeon Detectives - not to mention the appearance of any number of dance-based outfits - The Music's third album finds the band fighting back by venturing deep into electronic territory.
Aided and abetted by former Orbital mainstay Paul Hartnoll along with P.J.Harvey and Depeche Mode knob twiddler Flood, Strength In Numbers is The Music's strongest set yet. From the opening pulses of the title track, the band's move to new pastures is abundantly apparent. Drugs encapsulates their new found direction thanks largely to the production team's guiding hand but it's really on the pumping guitar-dance fusion of The Spike And The Left Side where The Music's huge slabs of six-string wig out coalesce with the mammoth beats beneath them.
Wisely, the band have reined in their more meandering tendencies. Here they offer concise blasts of bass-heavy grooves and widescreen fret worrying, while Robert Harvey's nasal call-to-arms remains firmly and reassuringly in place. Having conquered their own internal battles, the remaining challenge is how The Music will now set about re-establishing themselves after such a lengthy absence. They may be taking the long road, but with Strength In Numbers they've started walking it. --Julian Marszalek
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Music have really stepped up their songwriting on this album, Robert Harvey's vocals are more varied than on previous albums and the lyrics are darker and captivating. This is their first album that I can see myself listening to in its entirity even after the novelty has worn off.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Got this CD yesterday and I have to say this album for me is the best i've heard so far this year. I've been a fan of The Music since I heard 'Take the long road and walk it' back in 2002 and immediately purchased their debut which I found to a top record.
It's been four years since the last album was released and it has been well worth the wait. The overall feel of the album is that it has a more dance orientated feel to it then the previous two albums, though the indie sound is still there. All the tracks are amazing, though the stand out one's are strength in numbers, the spike, the left side, get through it, vision, the last one and cold blooded. I hope this album will do well cos the band really deserve it on this effort, the last album was under recognised which was a disappointment. Buy this album because you will not be disappointed at all. Five stars for sure.
It's been four years since the last album was released and it has been well worth the wait. The overall feel of the album is that it has a more dance orientated feel to it then the previous two albums, though the indie sound is still there. All the tracks are amazing, though the stand out one's are strength in numbers, the spike, the left side, get through it, vision, the last one and cold blooded. I hope this album will do well cos the band really deserve it on this effort, the last album was under recognised which was a disappointment. Buy this album because you will not be disappointed at all. Five stars for sure.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album the day of release and also attended the music's first gig back at the roundhouse in London where they played the new song's for the first time.
I have to admit and agree with another reviewers comments regarding the total lack of connection in this album combined with repetative drum loops and short sharp guitar riffs in comparison to their previous works.
The Music really seem to have turned which once was a lively,creative and FLUID band into one which really is trying too hard to be different compared to their previous outings.
Why change such original fantastic song structure which graced the first two albums? That was The Music I remember and always will.
I have watched and read many interviews with the band regarding the new album and it appears that the majority of the album was concieved by the lead singer and guitarist alone...This was in my view the major floor in leaving out such influential members in the writing process...Having the drums and bass created via computer is exactly how it sounds...No inventive bass licks or drum intervals..Two major parts as to why this band worked so well as a unit.
It's a shame that the band has now called it quits according to Rob Harvey himself,I can only hope that the rest of the band stick together and get back to jamming and creating the vibe they once had,This after all is what made them THE best band in Britain.
The few positive tracks from the album would be "Drugs" "Strength In Numbers" and "Vision"
I have to admit and agree with another reviewers comments regarding the total lack of connection in this album combined with repetative drum loops and short sharp guitar riffs in comparison to their previous works.
The Music really seem to have turned which once was a lively,creative and FLUID band into one which really is trying too hard to be different compared to their previous outings.
Why change such original fantastic song structure which graced the first two albums? That was The Music I remember and always will.
I have watched and read many interviews with the band regarding the new album and it appears that the majority of the album was concieved by the lead singer and guitarist alone...This was in my view the major floor in leaving out such influential members in the writing process...Having the drums and bass created via computer is exactly how it sounds...No inventive bass licks or drum intervals..Two major parts as to why this band worked so well as a unit.
It's a shame that the band has now called it quits according to Rob Harvey himself,I can only hope that the rest of the band stick together and get back to jamming and creating the vibe they once had,This after all is what made them THE best band in Britain.
The few positive tracks from the album would be "Drugs" "Strength In Numbers" and "Vision"
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Solid and satisfying album
Bought the synonomous album upon its release and recently re-discovered it by going through my collection. Was more impressed with it this time around, and became hooked. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Julian
A gem studded EPIC!
This third cd from The Music is truly fantastic. I loved the first two, but this is by far the best, and most consistently amazing release yet. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by W. Nicholls
not as good as welcome
Summary: starts and finishes very well, but overall fails to satisfy.
The Music won me over with two great albums. Read more
The Music won me over with two great albums. Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by H. Rhodes
Back to the Future
The Music return after a hefty absence with an album reminding us all what a talent they are. Despite numerous bands fusing dance and rock, they were ahead of the curve and still... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2008 by Steve
Ignore the 2* review below - this is 5* start to finish
Whether you've bought The Music albums all at once (for about £15 for all 3 on Amazon at the moment) or waited anxiously for their release there is no denying this is a QUALITY... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by MadJackMcMad
Poor
I loved the first two albums by the Music but have got to say this is a big disapointment. They have ditched the rock/dance sound for a Level 42/dance sound and on most of the... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by S. C. Smith
Return to form
Wlecome to The North was a critical success, but didn`t quite cut it for me after the astonishing Debut CD. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2008 by Nicholas F. Holliday
Fantastic!!!
I recently got into The Music since a friend introduced me to their music. I`m not even usually a fan of this type of music, but this album alone was enough to convert me! Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by CHS
Buy this and go see them live
A great album from The Music which shows a development in their sound, bringing to the fore the dance elements that were present in their previous albums. Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by trebellion
Excellent
Agree with every review posted so far.
This band are amazing, I've liked all there previous songs but this is the First album I bought from them and it is quality stuff,... Read more
This band are amazing, I've liked all there previous songs but this is the First album I bought from them and it is quality stuff,... Read more
Published on 13 July 2008 by B. Ashworth
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