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New York band Longwave's debut UK album The Strangest Things is produced by wacky Flaming Lips bassist Dave Fridman and--surprisingly--they cite the emotional grandiosity of U2's Unforgettable Fire as an inspirational touchstone. The Strangest Things is the praiseworthy work of spiritual Brits, dislocated Anglophiles proffering designer noise for those who despair of seeing the baton of landscaped alternative-rock slipping from the increasingly greasy grasp of Six by Seven.
Big on pursed brows, angelic vocals, melodious solemnity, Joy Division basslines and Beaufort Scale-busting squalls of guitar FX pedal histrionics (it's almost as if "axe heroes" never went out of fashion) Longwave are at their most electromagnetic on the Idlewild-style blast of "Tidal Wave" and the arresting pop thrust of potential single "All Sewn Up". Worthy of even greater distinction is the poise and imperturbable burnish of "I Know It's Coming Someday", a persuasive pop tune that would simply fly out of High Street record retailers all over the land if it had "Coldplay" written on the label. --Kevin Maidment
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LONGWAVE The Strangest Things (2003 UK 12-track CD album) Quietly and confidently brushing aside the US rock also-rans with their strength and subtlety. This second album was produced by Dave Fridmann of Flaming Lips fame and he has added to the bands sound. Trust him and me on this one...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This albumn rocks!!! its not full of the same old heavy rock songs you hear these days but great melodic tunes. The music itself could be mistaken for some strokes songs e.g. pool song but the singing voice is much more tuneful and easy listening but thier music is very much thier own. The band do use effects on the guitars alot but this does not always work against them as most of the songs are great to listen to!! they deserve to be a bigger in britian!!! buy this albumn
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Could it Liverpool 1980???. Bring out the long macs and the moody stares..although Longwave mix in a positive but not unwelcome american tinge to the experience.
Quality is the key here with a host of chiming soundscapes,humming FX pedals and a feeling that this band are on the cusp of greatness.Based in NY, this will probably slip by the casual listener but is another american message to the motherland "we can do indie/alt-rock too..maybe better than you now".
Watch this space..........
Quality is the key here with a host of chiming soundscapes,humming FX pedals and a feeling that this band are on the cusp of greatness.Based in NY, this will probably slip by the casual listener but is another american message to the motherland "we can do indie/alt-rock too..maybe better than you now".
Watch this space..........
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Why aren't Longwave bigger in the U.K? This is a fantastic album, wonderful melodic indie rock that puts most new indie bands in the shade two years after its release. "Wake me when its over" is a beutiful song,and the whole album is filled with a delibrate energy that makes it essential listening. Extremely highly recommended, as is their previous album and E.P.s
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Wake Me When It's Over....
.....Because I fell asleep half way through this album!
I purchased this album on the back of the "5 star" rating it had accumulated from my fellow reviewers - the fact... Read more
I purchased this album on the back of the "5 star" rating it had accumulated from my fellow reviewers - the fact... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Mr. M. D. Slater
TRULY MAGNIFICENT
This is without a doubt one of the finest albums of 2003.
It is enriched with sparkling sharp guitars and wrenching harmonies. Read more
It is enriched with sparkling sharp guitars and wrenching harmonies. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2004 by D. MASON
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