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Perfect Symmetry [Explicit Lyrics]

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  • Audio CD (13 Oct 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Universal / Island
  • ASIN: B001GF7W2C
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 222 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Spiralling - Keane, Jake Davies, Mark Stent, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
2. The Lovers Are Losing - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
3. Better Than This - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
4. You Haven't Told Me Anything - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Jon Brion, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
5. Perfect Symmetry - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
6. You Don't See Me - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
7. Again & Again - Keane, Jake Davies, Mark Stent, Stuart Price, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
8. Playing Along - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
9. Pretend That You're Alone - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Jim Hunt
10. Black Burning Heart - Keane, Mark Stent, Stuart Price, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Anaël Train
11. Love Is The End - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Stephen Hussey, Chris Fish, Jo Silverston, Ian Harris
12. SPLASH SCREEN - Keane

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Would it be outlandish to suggest that wholesome rugby-shouldered ruddy-faced English piano-pop boys Keane have spent the best part of their two-album career fanning the impression that they exist somewhere between an easy Mothers’ Day gift and the album it’s ok to give your girlfriend back when you split up, just in order to blow everyone out of the water like 80s neon-pop commandos with the boldness of their third? You know, utilising the element of surprise? Probably, but even though their debut (Hopes & Fears) and its follow up (Under the Iron Sea) may have been broader creative successes than many care to admit, it is true that Perfect Symmetry is a synth-brandishing Tyrannosaurus Rex next to those trundlingly melodic Trojan horses. From the moment "Spiralling", the single that made a nation choke on its Yakult, erupts like a Top of the Pops volcano with flashes of David Bowie, Talking Heads, Erasure, Prefab Sprout and James, amongst others--with the "WHOOOO!" interjections impacting like lava hitting an LA swimming pool and sending cocktails flying--the album is generally as taut, bulky and bronzed as a teen Arnold Schwarzenegger. Old habits die hard and there is still much in the way mid-paced melancholy, but they are sung with clarity and the songwriting stays tight with some deep lyrics and turns of phrase to balance out the vague and which presumably reflect Tom Chaplin’s documented decent into addiction. "Playing Along", a beautifully arranged set of textures and gathering emotional bursts, is a particular high. --James Berry

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Third album, following 2006's 'Under The Iron Sea', from the hugely successful Brit pop-rock stars whose piano-led, emotive and melancholy songs have placed them in the same bracket as fellow travellers Coldplay and Snow Patrol. On 'Perfect Symmetry' they take some chances with their sound, experimenting with synthesizers and more aggressive beats such as those to be heard on the 80s-influenced, free download single'Spiralling'.

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An experimental album beginning with a big bang and ending perfectly, 5 Oct 2008
By K. W. Yam (London) - See all my reviews
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Perfect Symmetry moves Keane firmly out of the background and into the foreground.

A perfect blend of the few high tempo hits from `Under the Iron Sea' and the more relaxing ballad's of `Hopes and Fears'.

Almost a perfect album starting with the potential hits (Spiralling, Lovers are Losing and Better Than This.) followed by a string of complementary tracks; ending with a run of three very different, but wonderful tracks.

The title track `Perfect Symmetry' demonstrates perfectly how each element of the Band has evolved from the last album. Much has been made of the inclusion of the guitar, but its Tom's vocals that define the Music of Keane. If you are in doubt, listen to the demo tracks on the 2-disc edition.

The album has the overall feel of being `Very 80's' in tempo and while the music is still based around the piano, there is more integration between the drums, guitar and computerised samples.

The only thing preventing me giving this album 5 star is the slightly disjointed middle section.

`Again and Again' lifts the mood after the nice heart-felt ballad `You Don't See Me'. But the flow is again broken by the only disappointing track on the album `Playing Along' which, should have been replaced by the Bands other new slow tempo b-side/bonus track called 'My Shadow' or maybe a studio version of Early Winter.

But don't worry, the final three tracks provides the perfect ending, culminating with `Love Is the End'.

It must also be noted that the single version of `Spiralling' differs very slightly to the album version.

It's not Keane as we know them, but yet distinct and different enough to fill another gap in the market.

Anyone who enjoyed 'All the Lost Souls' by James Blunt should consider this,
as should any followers of The Killers, who are discontented by 'Day and Age'.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 15 Oct 2008
By David Power "Music Fan" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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I have both previous albums which I loved. I must admit with Perfect Symmetry that 2/3 songs immediately had me hooked (Better than this, Spiralling and Again & Again). However, given the new direction that the band took with their sound that I needed to play the album a few times over to appreciate the other songs.

It was well worth it! Honestly, give this album a bit of time and don't make a snap judgment. Keane are going from strength to strength and are not scared to exlpore new dimensions, this is keeping them fresh and on top of their game. Well worth buying.
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect symmetry...Perfect melodies, 10 Oct 2008
By C. Page "cozza1969" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Keane have once again proven their ability to make song writing seem easy. Their songs are crafted in such a manner that seems effortless. Tom's voice soars as ever and Richard's drumming is crisp and exciting. Tim has cemented his position for me as one of the best songwriters of our generation.
This album is packed full of melodies, and while it deals with serious issues it's in many ways a more fun album than 'Under the Iron Sea'. The songs are very much about war and social problems and our failing as a human race, whereas the last album was more about their troubled friendships.
'Hopes and Fears' had an intimate feel about it with the songs predominantly about love and friendship. For me it was an almost perfect album, with a continuity of sound that they have not matched on the following albums. This is not a criticism, as bands must progress musically. If they served up more of the same each time they would get stale, and probably get criticised for it.
But one of the things I loved about 'Hopes and Fears' is the fact that whilst being quite 'retro' in instrumentation, it was incredible unique. I could barely find any musical influences anywhere on the album (except the keyboard riff in 'Untitled 1' is uncannily like Abba's 'SOS'!) This originality of sound largely applies to 'Under the Iron Sea'.
But 'Perfect Symmetry' yields obvious influences, not least some strong 80's and Bowie influences. 'Lovers are Losing' has flavours of Bowie's 'Heroes' and 'Better than This' bears a striking resemblance to 'Ashes to Ashes'. And of course the '80's' feel of 'Spiralling' has been well documented. 'You haven't Told me Anything' is an unusual but still very melodic song, and continues with the '80's' feel.
These songs steer the album in a new direction, and yet we return to what I would say is a more traditional Keane sound with 'Perfect Symmetry'. This is an awesome epic of a song which I can see becoming a live classic. I agree with Tom Chaplin that it's one of the best songs they have ever written.
This typical Keane sound is reflected in songs such as 'Again and Again'.
So with this harking back to a traditional sound in many songs, as was the case with 'Under the Iron Sea' I would say it's not as complete an album as 'Hopes and Fears'. But the experimentation with new sounds and instruments that would not usually be associated with Keane (not least the funky guitar and sax on 'Pretend that Your Alone' and the excellent guitar rock out section in 'Playing Along') makes this a fresh and exciting album. 'Love is the End' has a lilting, almost jazzy feel to it, almost like a piano in a cocktail bar. It's quite similar in feel to 'Allemande', an early unreleased track.
'Black Burning Heart' has an incredible catchy melody that grabs you after only one listening. This applies pretty much to all the songs, and for this reason they get another 5 stars from me. The fact that they have overcome their problems as a band shines through in this album, as it certainly sounds like they are enjoying being a band again. Well done boys!

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