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White Lies - To Lose My Life
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Year Released: 2009
Rating:  B+
Recommended For Listeners of:  Joy Division, The Sound, Echo and the Bunnymen, Interpol, Editors, Psychedelic Furs, Cure, Gersey,  U2, The Chameleons, The Smiths, Ian McCulloch, Gang of Four,Maximo Park, Franz Ferdinand, Comsat Angels, Teardrops Explodes, Tears for Fears, Bloc Party, Julian Cope, Talking Heads, Talk Talk, Depeche Mode, Magazine, OMD.

To Lose My Life
To Lose My Life
The new hot shots from Ealing, West London, England are hyped as the new champions of the glorious dreary. The much replicated and documented sound from the golden age of 80's post punk is nothing new. Interpol, Editors and Franz Ferdinand have been laying it down for the past few years. What can these three lads bring to table. Well, their doomy debut is nothing but a brilliant fusion of  melodic and anthemic smatterings of The Chameleons, U2, Joy Division, Julian Cope, Tear for Fears and Echo and the Bunnymen. Much more could be added to list.  Lyrically, dark brooding themes perpetuate from the mind of of lyricist and bassist Charles Cave. Much like his namesake Nick Cave. He writes about undead lovers (‘Unfinished Business’), moving on (‘Farewell To The Fairground’), millionaire breakdowns (‘From The Stars’), kidnappings gone wrong (‘The Price Of Love’) and manic depressives committing suicide due to fear of undergoing electrocution therapy (‘E.S.T.’).

The band also features Jack Brown (drums), Harry McVeigh (guitar, vocals). They were formerly known Fear of Flying. Under this name they released two double A-side vinyl singles on the independent record label Young and Lost Club.  Both singles "Routemaster/Round Three" and "Three's a Crowd/Forget-Me-Nots" were realeased in 2006 and also notably  produced by former Blur and The Smiths collaborator, Stephen Street. In October, 2007, Fear of Flying became White Lies.  They played their first gig at Hoxton Square's Bar & Kitchen on February, 2008, with a number of A&R executives in attendance.  Following this, they signed to Fiction Records and in May, 2008 they started work on their debut record "To Lose My Life" in Belgium and London.

Last Updated ( Monday, 23 March 2009 )
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Adrian Borland & the Citizens - Alexandria
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Year Released: 1989
Rating:  B+
Recommended For Listeners of:  R.E.M., The Sound, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Replacements, XTC, Elvis Costello, Joy Division, Interpol, Editors, Psychedelic Furs, Cure, Dire Straits,  U2, The Chameleons, Dream Syndicate, Mighty Lemon Drops, The Conells, Grant Lee Buffalo, 1000 Maniacs, The Housmartins, The Smiths, Ian McCulloch, Robert Forster, Grant Mclennan, The Go-Betweens .

Adrian Borland - Alexandria
Alexandria
The Sound were certainly one of the bands from the post punk era that never really got the recognition they deserved. Their leader Adrian Borland released five solo albums after their split in 1988. First together with his backing band The Citizens, then on his own. Following up the music produced by The Sound was no easy feat, but Borland managed to  deliver a fine debut in "Alexandria". He not only proved he was an accomplished songwriter but one capable of delivering accessible songs.The public never really took notice. Sadly, he committed suicide in London in the middle of the recording session for his solo album "Harmony & Destruction". Since 1987 he battled with depression and he fought to the very end. Alexandria is a mellow record in comparison to his previous work with The Sound.  Passionate and intense it reveals much about the man behind the songs. Sometimes with an almost jangly feel, it feels joyous and optimistic yet at times moody and dramatic. Borland uses his voice really well on this record as it plays a large part in carrying the songs. He creates joy, hope and hurt as the songs compel him to do. His experience as a musician is clear as the music behind the songs has a sophisticated and mature feel.
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 March 2009 )
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Bethany Curve - Gold
Written by The Architect   
Monday, 04 February 2008

Year Released: 2006
Rating:  B
Recommended For Listeners of: My Bloody Valentine, The Autumns, Sonic Youth, Mogwai, Slowdive, Adorable, Ride, Catherine Wheel, Jesus and Mary Chain, Moose, Explosions In The Sky, Mono, The American Dollar, God Is An Astronaut, Lush, This Will Destroy You, Curve, The Cranes, Swervedriver, Isis, Pelican, Chapterhouse, lovesliescrushing, Love Spirals Downwards, 

Bethany Curve - Gold
Bethany Curve - Gold
Gold is by far one of the better shoegazer records released  in the late 90s. A genre which was virtually buried by then. These survivors held on to the flame and delivered a complex, "brutal" collection of noise and melody in the form of "Gold". Bethany Curve formed in 1994 out of Santa Cruz, California. The band consists of Richard Millang (vocals/guitar), Nathan Guevara (guitar),  and David MacWha (drums). With Gold they continue to deliver interesting twists and turns in a music style known for repetition and slow builds. One of the hightlights of the album is the sound of the drums, which have been tuned to give the backend an almost tribal organic feel. The beats are bouncy yet raw and heavy in the mix. Another feature is the guitar work,which is pushing the use of effects to the limits.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 31 January 2009 )
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