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The Back Room

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Editors

Release Date July 25, 2005
Having heard of editors but not knowing much about them i embarked upon eurockeennes de belfort festival 2007, midday on the second day and on came Editors, the set started well and i was instantly impressed with the quality of the live performances, as the set continued i felt being drawn into their sound and by the end i was impressed enough to order this album as soon as i got home. Also, another thing that impressed me was the fact that the lead singer came into the crowd with the public after their set to watch queens of the stoneage. The album is very good with some instant hooks and some songs that gradually grow on you, the sound is very unique for the time and although i can see similarities to JD i think it is unfair to labour them ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 182
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Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Gogol Bordello

Release Date September 19, 2005
Having been bored of general student genres of music entering my second year (september2006) a friend suggested that i listen to gogol bordello. Having accumulated an ipod full of samey dnb and hiphop i needed something interesting and catchy to perhaps overt my musical attention to something a bit more alternative. URRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!Simply stunning, from the moment i started listening to 'Sally' i was bowled over!The originality of the instrumental mixed with the raw and unique vocals of Hutz was simply incredible. 3 months after having first listened to underdog world strike Gogol came and played moscow where i was studying at the time. To say that the hairs on the back of my neck stood up in this chic, underground cellar style venue when gogol ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 183
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A Different Kind Of Tension

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Buzzcocks

Release Date October 27, 2008
I originally posted the review below on the 2001 release which has been deleted for many a year.

It's nice to see this classic album given a deserved re-release, especially as it's (yet another) two-disc deluxe edition. The album has had a welcome remaster and included unreleased demos and live tracks.

OK, this is the original lineups last album. Released in September 1979, it shows that the band were heading in a new direction. Though behind the scenes, the band were slowly falling apart, their recorded offerings were still of the highest quality.

Side one is shared between Shelley and Diggle. Pete offers us the catchy "Paradise", the gorgeous "You Say You Don't Love Me" and it's b-side "Raison D'etre". Steve gives us ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 184
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Pablo Honey

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Radiohead

Release Date February 22, 1993
Ok, this is not Radiohead's finest moment by any stretch. But if for one minute we forget OK Computer and The Bends and all their other albums and concentrate souly on Pablo Honey, it's a masterpiece. There's not a single song on the album that is out of place or lacking in energy and spirit. Yes, Creep is overplayed and overrated, but that doesn't stop it being a fantastic pop tune - something that even Radiohead cannot claim to have properly done since. If you put this album on expecting OK Computer, yes it's going to fail and probably go in your bin, but if you put this on expecting a decent guitar pop album, you won't be disappointed. Lastly - if this had been released by any other band, wouldn't it be considered a decent album, it's just with the hindsight ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 185
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The Hawk Is Howling (Limited Edition)

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Mogwai

Release Date September 22, 2008
When Mogwai released 'Young Team' back in 1997, they were a breath of fresh air. They combined the rawness of Pavement circa 'Slanted & Enchanted' with the atmosphere so fondly remembered on Slint's milestone album 'Spiderland'.

11 years on from that landmark release and Mogwai have gone through many up's and downs. 'Come On Die Young' blew us all away with its blinding dynamics and sinister air, but conversley, 'Rock Action' left me with an empty feeling and made me wonder wheather this once great band had gone as far as it could. Since 'Rock Action', Mogwai have released a steady stream of good if not remarkable albums (although I beleive 'Happy Songs For Happy People' to be somewhat of a lost classic).

'The Hawk Is Howling' keeps this ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 186
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The Midnight Organ Fight

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Frightened Rabbit

Release Date April 14, 2008
I'm going to keep this very simple...this is THE best album of 2008 - no question! I'm a big fan of guitar bands and buy lots of music (too much if I'm honest, maybe 6 albums a week) so trust me when I tell you that I know what I'm talking about!
Frightened Rabbit are a rare band - talented, passionate, interesting yet incredibly likeable. Some people may find some of their lyrics a little too dark (especially concerning the tracks 'The Modern Leper' and 'Poke') but Frightened Rabbit are much more than just slightly disturbing lyrics. I really can't think of a band to compare them to, and although Snow Patrol and Idlewild have a similar sound, both these bands are far more lightweight and 'fluffy' to deserve to be compared to F.R.
All I can do is urge you to ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 187
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You Could Have It So Much Better

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Franz Ferdinand

Release Date October 03, 2005
Not quite as good as their first album but still enjoyable. Pity these boys don't seem to be doing much at the moment.

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Thirst for Romance

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Cherry Ghost

Release Date July 09, 2007
To me the lead vocalist sounds like Donald Fagen .Surely track 9 'Here come the Romans' is Steely Dan in disguise !!! i really can't tell the difference.If you are a fan have a listen.
Then there are a few tacks that sound like Neil Young but the album is refreshingly different even though Cherry Ghosts sound very familiar.

CD-Charts Position 189
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Take This to Your Grave

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Fall Out Boy

Release Date March 08, 2004
this is by far the best fob album. yes they did sell out on infinity on high but its stiil a great album and its not really selling out is it, its called maturing music wise and growing up.

CD-Charts Position 190
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Underdog Alma Mater

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Forever The Sickest Kids

Release Date May 05, 2008
this is by far the best fob album. yes they did sell out on infinity on high but its stiil a great album and its not really selling out is it, its called maturing music wise and growing up.