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The Charlatans have a habit of producing critically acclaimed albums of solid songs with effortless regularity and Up At the Lake is no exception to this fine British tradition. It's clear that they've been thinking hard about their position in the British music scene: "am I young enough?" Collins implores on "Feel the Pressure"--should they really still be doing this? The answer is an emphatic yes when they're still writing songs of this quality. "High Up Your Tree" with its classic Beatles harmonies, effortless melody and enough space to breath is a standout--not just of this album but of their careers.
Up At the Lake is far from perfect though--both the title track and "Bonafide Treasure" are pedestrian, dad-rock Ocean Colour Scene drop-offs that sounded dreary at the height of Britpop, and the second half of the album ("I'll Sing a Hymn" and "Try and Try Again" in particular) is far better than the first. It's this lumpy consistency that ultimately lets them down, but this is a laudable effort from a band on a decade-long roll. --Ben Johncock
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THE CHARLATANS Up At The Lake (Deleted 2004 UK Special Edition 12-track CD album which is the only album to have never recieved a US release. Includes the singles Up At The Lake and Try Again Today plus the bonus track Ill Sing A Hymn. Complete with 12-page lyric/picture sleeve booklet MCD60093)
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I saw the Charlatans preview show for this album last night, and it is an absolute blinder!
The opening tracks of "Up at the Lake" and "Feel the Pressure" herald a stomping return to the rocky side of the Charlie vibe, with Tim dropping the falsetto of Wonderland. There's a couple of slow ones which build superbly in true Charlatans style on the rest of side 1, and then it's on to the masterpiece that is "Loving You is Easy", with Tony Rogers (keyboards) on lead vocals, and Tim backing. Sounds weird, I know, but it's sure to become a live favourite, and if you've not experienced them live yet, you haven't lived!
Apples and Oranges is also a stand out track, so called as it needed to have an English type title apparently! The final number "Dead Love" is a fab guitar and keyboard led ballad which closes the album beautifully.
From beginning to end, this is sure to please any fan, new or old. I loved Wonderland, but the vibe has returned bigger, better and rockier than last time!
Buy it now... it's going to be hard to beat as the album of 2004.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've always liked the Charlatans - from the falsetto of Tim's voice in Wonderland to the hammond organ in Between the 10th & 11th & Some Friendly, I always thought of them as a quality groups. However, I was surprised at just how good Up At The Lake Was. Catchy, well crafted, fresh and summery, this is one CD you want playing as you laze around in the sun this summer. My personal faves are Up At The Lake, Try Again & Hymn For You, although I don't think there are any weak tracks on the whole album ( a first for any band - including The Charlatans) Well done boys, a definate career high!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I had the great pleasure of attending the charlatans albumn preview show in islington on 4th May 2004. In my opinion this band deserve to be at the very top of the British music tree. Their show was absolutely awesome. My fave tracks for all out bounce around rock and roll were, Apples and Oranges, Up at the Lake and Bonafide Treasure. The whole albumn is an absolute pleasure though with some blindingly good slower numbers. The Charlatans certainly knows how to write a love song and Dead Love and I'll Sing a Hymm are among two of their best. The albumn as a whole feels very British and i'm sure in a few years time it'll be talked about like how classic rolling stones and david bowie albumns are talked about now. An essential summer purchase.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant
The Charlatan's albums are always brilliant and even with my huge CD collection, I never bore of them. This album continues to impress right from the start. Wack up that volume! Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2005
Still strong...
Charlatans are one of those rare bands that seem to get better with time. Over the years they've found their own voice and outlasted the era they were born into. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2005 by Fugsy
Different but bloody good
The Charlatans have beena round for a long time now and always seem to produce consistently good albums. This one is no different. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by Mr. Ms. Jakeman
Cracking
I bought this on the spur of the moment while browsing in a record store. I have always liked the Charlatans but did not realise they had a new album out... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2004 by "sjoh1141"
SHOULD COME WITH A HEALTH WARNING!
Every morning I wake up with a different track from this album whirling round and round and round in my head. Read more
Published on 30 May 2004
Moments of brilliance and mediocrity
I was really looking forward to this album. A life long Charlies fan, each album they produce is eagerly awaited. Read more
Published on 24 May 2004 by "sealzy_seal"
keeps on getting better-in a different way
since the 80s when the charlatans first appeared with the sound of madchester the've gone from strength to strength... Read more
Published on 24 May 2004 by D. Hardy
major dissappointment
The Charlatans released some of the best records of the 90s. After listening to this album numerous times since buying it, i just don't feel any connection to the songs. Read more
Published on 19 May 2004
Outstanding
A classic from a classic. Elements of the whole history of the band combine to produce a masterclass in how to pluck every music/emotional string. Read more
Published on 19 May 2004 by Mr. M. Graveston
The Charlatans Are Rock!!!
Up At The Lake is an exceptional album! Stripped down with a powerful raw edge there are echoes of the early Charlatans sound, capturing in particular, the spirit of their second... Read more
Published on 18 May 2004 by DAVID_HIRST
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