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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bluetone's best yet, 10 Oct 2006
I've been listening to a promotional copy of this for the last month. It is absolutely superb and beats even their previous best (Expecting To Fly). It is one of those albums that seems to jump out of the CD rack ahead of all others. Now it is properly released we can buy another copy and save the arguments about which of the five members of our family gets to play it next - yes, even the kids love it.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Consistently brilliant: the Bluetones!, 9 Oct 2006
Now, any of you who have caught wind of Mark Morriss' and the boys return, where have you been?? In between this eponomyous collection and memorable debut 'Expecting to Fly', we've had classic standalone single 'Marblehead Johnson', the blinding hook-heavy 'Return to the last chance saloon', the suave and harmonic 'Science and Nature', and the stripped down rockathon with 't'tones charm blended in that is 'Luxembourg'. All contain truly ace tunes that you just cant get out of your head. Magnetic frontman, (now rhythm guitarist too)Mark Morriss, is a poet and a tunesmith, with meaningful lyrics. 'The Bluetones' has been hailed as the new 'Expecting to fly', and with britbeat-escq beasts like 'Fade in/Fade out, 'Wasnt i right about you' and 'thank you, not today', ETF producer Hugh Jones has recaptured the magic of when they burst on to the scene like it's 1996 all over again: When the charts were pleasurablle to listen to and heartfelt Brits like The Bluetones, Oasis, Shed 7 and Suede ruled the indie roost. But this new collection showcases the bands, (in particular Mark Morriss' with side project 'Fi-Lo Beddow'),development into dreamy and razor-sharp indiefolk, kicked off by 'Science and Nature's' 'Slack Jaw'. The singers consistent acoustic undertone gives the songs depth that emerges after a few listenings. The Highlights include the debut single: A surefire pop anthem played on Channel 4's Album chart show 'My Neighbours House', which deserves major attention and has more hooks than a cloakroom. 'Baby, back up' and 'Head on a spike' use the catchy rock template of 'Luxembourg' and combine it with 'are you Blue or are you blind?, (first ever single), to create classic Bluetones tunesmithery. 'Surrendered' and 'Fade in/fade out' are delicate, 'Putting out fires'-escq compositions which Adam Devlin drives on nonchantly. That, Coupled with Marks' all round inspiration, are the rhythm section with the lush backing vox and underrated bass playing of brother scott, (who does the albums artwork, and timelord Eds Chesters. The charmers are back: If you've always loved this band, (yes if you havent guessed I'm in that bracket!), remember them when they burst onto the scene, or have somehow only just caught wind of them there will be no dissappointment but pleasure as 'The Bluetones' reminds you that the band always enjoy theirselves and are true musicians who clearly love what they do. BUY IT, ITS IMMENSE!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
They are back, 9 Oct 2006
The Bluetones hit the shelves again with their 5th studio album. As their warm up LP 'Serenity Now' last year suggested they have stepped backwards to the glory days of the debut 'Expecting to fly'. Famous for that humourous 'tongue in cheek' approach take the title of track 9 'the last song but one' they resurrect everything that was exciting about the days of britpop and stand out tracks like 'Head on a spike', 'the king of outer space' and 'surrendered' give their traditional sound something of a modern make over. The single 'My Neighbours' House' is Bluetones by numbers but for a band this good that is by no means a bad thing. A fan will not be dissapointed as it is all there once more in a familiar package but with a brand new bow. The causal listener will find something that stands up just as well as The Kaiser Chiefs and Maximo Parks of today. They seem to be slipping from the public ear these days but like all great treasures if you dig deep you will find something rich and special. Top Banana!
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