- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Import
- ASIN: B002BO2RPO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
One of the first releases of 2009 also looks dead set to number among the most significant. Epically depressive London trio White Lies were named as number 2 in the BBC’s Sound of 2009 most-likely-to poll, reflecting the intentions and suppositions of industry movers and shakers (critics, DJs, suited big-wigs with expense accounts). And it’s not hard to fathom what sent their collective neck hairs tingling. Morbidly macabre (barely a minute passes without some reference to death), gothically cold and efficient and free of baseless sentimentality yet relatable to, To Lose My Life is a machine of a debut record, an example in really getting the job done. Driven by the propulsive, non-nonsense Larry Mullen-esque drumming (think pre-Joshua Tree U2) of Jack Brown on steady percussive powerhouses like “A Place To Hide” and “From The Stars”, a bold path is lain over which singer Harry McVeigh roams dispensing haunting melancholy, his statuesque vocal pitched between David Byrne, Paul Banks of Interpol and Ian McCulloch. It’s all undeniably derivative, portions of their sound easily attributed to various sombre post-punk stalwarts of the 1980s; Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen, Talking Heads. But there’s something so impulsively likable and vibrant about this very consistent set of songs that sees them make peers of Editors, The Killers and for the general dire tone, Glasvegas. Singles “Death” and “Unfinished Business” especially could spar with any of the above. --James Berry
CD Description
Recorded at ICP studios in Brussels during the summer of 2008 with acclaimed producers Ed Buller (Pulp, Suede) and Max Dingel (The Killers, Glasvegas), the album will be preceded by a single, the album’s title track, "To Lose My Life".
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having seen White Lies on tv coverage of Glastonbury I bought To Lose My Life.... on the strength of the hits.Would the other songs live up to the expectations I had before listening?
Without any doubt it is the best album I have bought this year and is definitely in my Top Ten of all time.
The songwriting is excellent,the tunes instantly memorable and I can't think of a weak track.The stand out songs for me are A Place To Hide and Unfinished Business.
Can White Lies follow up with a better second album?I sure hope so.In the meantime,if you only buy one album from Amazon,make sure it is To Lose My Life....
Without any doubt it is the best album I have bought this year and is definitely in my Top Ten of all time.
The songwriting is excellent,the tunes instantly memorable and I can't think of a weak track.The stand out songs for me are A Place To Hide and Unfinished Business.
Can White Lies follow up with a better second album?I sure hope so.In the meantime,if you only buy one album from Amazon,make sure it is To Lose My Life....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of the best albums of the year. Every track is a grower and the group has the potental for much much more in the future. The songs are raw and at the same time melodic and catchy. I kind of liken it to a much heavier and darker version of the killers but there is also an eighties influence going on. Very very good album and much recomennded to those who like proper music.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Loved 'farewell to the fairground' so purchased the album wanting to hear more.... loving the first three tracks and 'farewell...'plus 'unfinished business' White Lies are in a league of their own really...such dark tones, deep poetic lyrics with strong images...a very very dark album, brilliant stuff though....intelligent music.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cracking CD, somewhat 80's, quite a lot of death in the lyrics - fine...
said it all in the title, can't be bothered to rewrite - worth a listen though. Oh postage was quick etc and good value
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. V. S. Doherty
Absolute Class
I've run out of superlatives for this band. It is an amazing album which is so deep, emotional and pensive. The songs tell stories that are mysterious but intriguing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by biggazza_saf
At last a decent band from the noughties
this is a great little gem of an album. superb production, powerful riffs, electro synth, tumbling drumbeats and visions of grey faded cities via a look back at 80's post punk... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rich77
Fantastic, emotional and atmospheric
Bought this album after seeing them performing at t in the park and am blown away!
Such incredible musicianship here on this album, its very melancholic and definitely... Read more
Such incredible musicianship here on this album, its very melancholic and definitely... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JC London
Expected more.
a friend raved about this band and i took the plunge to both buy this album and see them live recently. what can i say? i expected more. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Scuba Monkey
Play LOUD & enjoy!
Get some good speakers & play this LOUD in the dark - you'll love it!
Just look how many good reviews it's getting & don't believe the 2 star morons.
Just look how many good reviews it's getting & don't believe the 2 star morons.
Published 16 months ago by PhilthyPhil
Slightly morbid yet uplifting
I am a big fan of Joy Division, Depeche mode etc. I found out about this band from playing Need for Speed Hot Pursuit on which they had a track called "Bigger than Us" I loved that... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. A. M. Wray
Some White Lies Are Good
This is a great album.
Recently saw the White Lies supporting Muse at Wembley Stadium, hadn't heard of them before that,
thought they were very good ( support bands... Read more
Recently saw the White Lies supporting Muse at Wembley Stadium, hadn't heard of them before that,
thought they were very good ( support bands... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kwacker53
Joy Division for 2010
Great album albiet slightly depressing but if that is the mood you are in then its perfect. I love the tones in the lead singers voice. Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by C. Jeffery
Really good.
First heard one of their songs on the radio and decided to buy the album to find out if their other songs were that good. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Bern
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