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4.0 out of 5 stars Great debut, 11 Nov 2005

By	Matt Gibson (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Killed The Zutons [New Version] (Audio CD)

The Zutons are one of those bands that grab you by the ears and force you to take notice. They somehow blend a staggering array of influences and condense them into a recognisable and catchy sound. Impressive, but then they go and make all the songs sound like they're by different bands - the only unifying factor Dave McCabe's unique voice and Abi Harding's occasional sax-out. They're not as slickly marketed as Franz Ferdinand, and haven't got the slightly creepy devotional following of The Libertines, but what really comes across with this album is that it's the one that they *wanted* to make. A strong sense of fun and camaraderie comes across when you listen to Who Killed... The Zutons.

Musically, there are some real stand-out songs on this album - 'Dirty Dancehall', 'You Will You Won't' and the paranoid freakout of 'Pressure Point' - and almost all of the more fast-paced songs could be singles.

The slower songs on the album are where the real genius of The Zutons shows, with some wonderful lyrical content (it's hard to imagine a better description of the loss of friendship than 'Remember Me') and some wonderful melodies.

Granted it's annoying that the band has chosen to re-release the album just to include 'Dont Ever Think (Too Much)', but it is a great song and a welcome addition to the album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who Would Want To Kill The Zutons, 10 Jan 2005

By	Mr. N. M. Davies "cunobellin" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Who Killed The Zutons [New Version] (Audio CD)

Having heard the foot-stompingly good You Will You Won't I thought The Zutons may be worth investing in. Subsequently hearing Confusion only confirmed it. Having now bought WKTZ? I was very pleased and surprised to find that neither of these songs (excellent as they are) are the best on the album. In fact there is no 'best' song as there are no weak song alongside which a best could be judged. It is just a blindingly brilliant album! At a time when every guitar band just want to be Coldplay it is refreshing to have tuneful originality. If you like music, be it blues, rock, country, jazz, anything, then buy this album. It is the ultimate musical fusion. 2005 looks like it could be the year of the Zutons!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Madness, 29 Jun 2004

By	"londonrox" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Killed The Zutons? (Audio CD)

The Zutons 'Who Killed the Zutons?' album is a lively, ecclectic fun mix which makes the listener want to dance and sing along.
On initial listening I was concerned that the songs sounded a little too similar to past genres to be original but then I went to see them live and was completely swept up in the sheer genius and enegy which make up the Zutons.
One of the main plus points of the Zutons as opposed from their possible contempories in the indie/rock genre is the funky ever present use of the bass, and of course their true jem; Abbie on the cheeky saxophone, which is what really distinguishes the band.
My personal favourites are:
'Confusion', one of the few ballady-type songs with a beautiful bass part, about the ending of a relationship; 'Things have changed/I'm not the same/Now I must walk the other way'...'From day one I led you on/I'm sorry girl but I can't stay'.
'Pressure Point', a feverish song full of energy which builds up into a truely enjoyable crescendo.
And of course the anthem - 'Zuton Fever', which is just genius. Sing with me...'You know I get that funny feeling/Like an epidemic running through my head/Oh I got that feeling it's the best/Got the Zuton Fever in my head...'!!!

I would encourage listeners to see them live as they will be in for a real musical treat.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing CD!!
I am 15 year old girl and I think this CD suits all ages and types of people. This is an amazing CD with all my favourite songs from the Zutons, I would also recomend "Tired of... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Keziah

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut
It's quite a task trying to pigeon hole Zutons music. As a Britpop junkie, I can't say who they sound like, I'm guessing the influences are older than I am. Read more

Published 20 months ago by A. Marczak

5.0 out of 5 stars Catchy, catchy, catchy
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Published on 4 Oct 2006 by S. MCCORMACK

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Published on 9 Aug 2006 by D. J. H. Thorn

5.0 out of 5 stars Who would ever think of killing the Zutons!!!???
this is such a great album with some really good originl tunes on here my favourite track being Remember me. Read more

Published on 10 Jun 2006 by Anna

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Published on 8 Feb 2006 by Mr. T. Morris-Davies

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For me, at least, this album is better than anything that Coldplay or Doves have come up with yet. Indeed, Better than anything Oasis have done in between (What's the Story)... Read more

Published on 2 Aug 2005 by N Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars Pay no attention to the amazon review
Brilliant album, every single song is an absolute classic. The Zutons have made music how it should be, creatively and cooly. Sheer Brilliance.

Published on 24 May 2005 by windygate1326

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Amazing album any human being must buy it. AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!

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