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Blue Lights on the Runway

~ Bell X1
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  • Audio CD (2 Mar 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: ADA label group
  • ASIN: B001PNE0SE
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,998 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. The Ribs Of A Broken Umbrella (Album Version) 5:26£0.69
Listen  2. How Your Heart (Album Version) 6:13£0.69
Listen  3. The Great Defector (Album Version) 4:40£0.69
Listen  4. Blow Ins (Album Version) 4:35£0.69
Listen  5. Amelia (Album Version) 6:59£0.69
Listen  6. A Better Band (Album Version) 6:34£0.69
Listen  7. Breastfed (Album Version) 4:11£0.69
Listen  8. Light Catches Your Face (Album Version) 5:43£0.69
Listen  9. One Stringed Harp (Album Version) 5:12£0.69
Listen10. The Curtains Are Twitching (Album Version) 5:08£0.69

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Fourth studio album, following 2005's 'Flock', from this Irish trio. Named for the first plane to break the sound barrier and featuring ex-members of Juniper - which famously alsoincluded Damien Rice - Bell X1 are massively successful in Ireland and have been critically lauded the world over for their scratchy, quirky, literate pop-rock which is reminiscent of 70s and 80s acts such as Fleetwood Mac and Talking Heads. The album includes the single 'The Great Defector'.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars This isn't it, not yet, 17 Oct 2009
By David Briggs "Boro boy" (Kuwait) - See all my reviews
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I already have 'Flock' and 'Music in Mouth', and I know these guys have got great music in them (if you don't know them, try 'Bad Skin Day' or 'Alphabet Soup'). One day they're going to produce their 'Seldom Seen Kid', but unfortunately this isn't it. There aren't any really bad tracks, but equally nothing that gets me out of my seat. Try 'Curtain's are Twitchin'' or 'Great Defector'. Neither are brilliant, but they're as good as it gets here. But if you decide not to go for this, keep an eye out, their next release may be the one ...
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence in Music, 19 Feb 2009
I love Flock - after being introduced to Bell X1 by my old friend Dr. Chris, I quickly realized what a special band they are and what a special album Flock is.

With their new album they continue in a similar vein to Flock, albeit I feel, a little more downbeat and soulful. All that's good about music is present here and the current crop of "next best rock band" must surely listen and weep.

I've only played this album 3 times but wanted to share my first impressions - this album will be huge and with a few more listens will cement itself in my music heart next to Flock - nice one guys you have a winner here
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars another great album, 4 Mar 2009
By Steven Roberts (Manchester,UK) - See all my reviews
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OK lets start by saying i have a very eclectic taste in music but have little time in general for bands like Snow Patrol, Keane and the like however i absolutely love Bell X1, who you could say exist in the same stratosphere as these bands. I think this is because they make their music in a genuine way and you get the feeling they are trying to make music for themselves rather than for the masses or the top 40. Its also because their songs are always fantastic and as with their last 2 records "Music In Mouth" and "Flock" there isnt a bad song on here. Why they havent been as successful as their contemparies is beyond me and im sure after this record the average Joe still wont have any idea who they are but for the rest of us we have another great album to enjoy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet album!
I stumbled across their track 'Great Defector' on last FM and loved that, a really happy Talking Heads-sounding track with a catchy hook and African guitar style..... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Lumb

4.0 out of 5 stars Talking Heads for the modern era
Mixing synth pop sounds in with David Byrne type vocals and Talking Heads choppy rhythms, especially on The Great Defector, this is the sound of the lads really enjoying... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ayejoe

5.0 out of 5 stars Y'know, these guys really should be big in the UK by now
Having made it big in their native Ireland - The Great Defector made number 3 there recently (despite having a beginning that sounds like the soundtrack to a ZX Spectrum game) -... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ChrisD

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic album
I only discovered Bell X1 last year. Now I have all of their albums. Anyone that can fit the lyrics "I love the way your underwired bra always sets off that x-ray machine" in to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Viney

5.0 out of 5 stars Bell X1 has landed
The range and musicianship of this talented crew stands them apart - oh, plus some great tunes too. If they do stray into Talking Heads territory occasionally well it's not a bad... Read more
Published 6 months ago by V. Jenkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Band
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this CD. The lyrics are very cleverly written and I would recommend this band to everyone.
They deserve worldwide success.
Published 8 months ago by kenn

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius!
We've been waiting a long time since Flock, but it's certainly been worth the wait - Blue Lights on the Runway is Bell X1's best album yet. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Luca25

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