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Between the Senses [Limited Edition]

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Product details

  • Audio CD (4 Feb 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Limited Edition
  • Label: Radiate
  • ASIN: B00005UMQ8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 269,278 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

1. Beautiful Thing
2. Where Is The Love
3. Say Something
4. Out Of Reach
5. Still Tonight
6. Need Someone
7. Til The End
8. Lately
9. Let It Live
10. Is This Bliss
11. Keep On Giving In
12. Holding On

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Between the Senses, the debut album by tender Cornish rock balladeers Haven, shuffles into the spotlight with no mean amount of expectation resting upon its slender shoulders. Not only was this band relocated to Manchester under the guiding hand of Joe Moss, ex-manager of The Smiths, but Between the Senses was produced by that band's stellar guitarist, Johnny Marr. This pedigree suggests that there's something truly great brewing in the imaginations of these four young men. Far from The Smiths' sprightly witticisms, however, Haven display a grounding in more traditional rock touchstones like Buffalo Springfield and Quicksilver Messenger Service. These are songs of sweeping anthems and ornate ambition, songs that pad along the well-trodden path of earnest indie-rock, snapping hungrily at Coldplay's heels. While "Beautiful Thing" and "Say Something" swoon up there with the best of them, Between the Senses does feel a little threadbare towards the end, let down by a reliance on mid-pace rock songs and a limited palette of moods. Ultimately, this is a sturdy, competent debut. But for Haven to really live up to their much-vaunted potential, they're going to have to come up with something that resonates with a power that right now sounds maddeningly just beyond their grasp.--Louis Pattison


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'Between The Senses' is the debut album from Cornish indie rockers Haven. The album was recorded at Johnny Marr's studios in Manchester and was also co-produced by Marr himself. Amix of jangly guitars and vocal harmonies, Haven have been likened to Starsailor, Coldplay and The Stone Roses. The single 'Say Something' is also included.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Adopted 'mancs' sweeping debut. verdict success, 8 Mar 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Between The Senses (Audio CD)
Haven's relocation to the north, had a little something to do with support (or lack thereof) for upcoming bands (see also Muse), the move seems to have paid off dividends, one of ten bands picked as the future of "Guitar Britain".

Track 1 'Beautiful Thing' is a subtle opener showcasing what is to come on an effective debut for the cornish band. From the same sound school as peers Travis, Embrace, Coldplay and Starsailor, Haven perform the kind of touching ballads of heartbreak and confusion but never really dwell in continued wall staring misery.

'Say Something', if listened to in the wrong mood, is a near tear-inducing recounting of a failing relationship. 'Out Of Reach' is, put simply, fantastic. A moving combination of sweeping guitars and vocals with a typically evocative chorus and is probably the album's standout track imbued with a dark sense of confidence.

'Let It Live' is another immediate track with killer riffs and hooks guaranteed to have you singing a little too loudly on the bus or train to work.

Johnny Marr's involvement in the production on this album, has to an extent overshadowed the groups achievements which in essence is 'another classic rock band pedalling the notion of 'classic' songwriting.'

There is an edge to Haven's songwriting for the most part but ultimately the record is set on one theme and whilst reminiscent of the sturdy, sentiment and atmospherics of bands like U2, you can't help but crave the band to step away from the safe ground and open up their sound a little more.

Much of whether this offering appeals to the listener depends on Gary Briggs' pleading, evocative vocals, whilst these are his band's most obvious weapon they may not be to all tastes. Like Starsailor' James Walsh, his falsetto voice is beautiful and instantly recognizable, but can get a little tiring amongst the epic scales.

Effectively this is a great start for a promsing band who on this example seem destined for greater things.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Killer Outweighs Filler, 3 Mar 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Between The Senses (Audio CD)
Produced my ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, you would imagine Haven to sound at least something like the Smiths. They don't. In fact, it is hard to imagine and indie band less like the Smiths whilst still being as good as them.
They may not have Morrissey's genius, but Haven do have a grasp of melody, uniquely wistful vocals and songs full of melancholy.
However, although each track sounds distinctly different than the last by the chorus, it be hard to spot when one has finished and the other started at times. The album has but one upbeat songs (Say Something), and so this isn't the most uplifting of works. Till The End is by far the best song on the album, and is a true classic. Say Something, Out of Reach and Beautiful Thing are also great songs. However, songs like Still Tonight and I Need Someone, as well as the overlong Holding On and Keep on Giving In are all rather boring pieces of typical Starsailor-esque jangly guitar filler songs.
Overall, the album is better than the Starsailor and Coldplay debuts, although if the band really want to be remembered for anything over than being produced the Johnny Marr, they need to be far more innovative.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, 29 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Between The Senses (Audio CD)
Such a wonderful suprise. 2002 could not have got off to a better start as this album is not just good, it is the best thing i've heard for several years. It may not be original, but the strength of the songs is enough to make you forget this completely. They deserve to be huge, massive; we can only hope.
Hints of coldplay, starsailor, muse, travis and teenage fanclub create a familiar feel to the record, yet i feel this album is significantly better than all of them. I am in love with this record, you will be as well.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic debut album
I first heard of Haven when I saw the video for say something.I purchased it and I was surprised at the quality of the album. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2004 by J. Hayton

3.0 out of 5 stars Beatifully, plain and acoustic...
Besides any comparision with Coldplay, Haven is a nice addition to the growing ballad-rock indie, it doesn't have the folk sound of Starsailor or Travis, they go for the straight... Read more
Published on 9 May 2002 by Francisco A. Lambarri V

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Gems, some fillers...
The album from the Haven boys is a light-hearted breath of fresh air. Indie music without the depressive tones of Starsailor or the nothingness of Travis. Read more
Published on 5 May 2002 by Chris

2.0 out of 5 stars Hasn't got the 'wow' factor
After hearing 'Say Something' i brought the album expecting more quality songs and i was hugely disappointed. Read more
Published on 26 April 2002 by mhowes24@hotmail.com

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad debut....but could do better!
I purchased this album with a certain amount anticipation, on the strength of hearing the single, 'Say Something' and reading a couple of decent reviews. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars At least they don't scream down the microphone
Debut album, all sounds the same. Not Coldplay, boring voice, boring sound throughout. Wery voice that grates on your ears. Buy Elbow, Turin Brakes or Coldplay. Not this. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2002 by M. Speller

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Boring, dull, and unimaginative. I was expecting a great deal more after seeing them live. Don't bother with this, there are much better alternatives such as The Electric Soft... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2002 by mickyboy123@yahoo.co.uk

3.0 out of 5 stars much anticipated - hugely disappointing
i've been hearing haven singles on the radio for about a year now, and i was really looking forward to hearing this album, but i have to say it is really very disappointing. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2002 by aidan87

4.0 out of 5 stars Really rather nice
I'm listening to this album as I write this and it really is rather nice. The lead singer sounds a lot like Martie Pellow of Wet Wet Wet, and although I hated most things about... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2002 by darren_carroll

1.0 out of 5 stars Please someone save us from this...
Yet ANOTHER band plod their way off the whimsical-acoustic-indie-rock production line, touting their mid-paced ballads and heartfelt lyrics like lachrymose drug dealers, only... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2002 by Sick Mouthy

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