I saw Keane live back in December of '04. Guy's got a helluva voice. His piano player was the craziest-looking guy I've ever seen. Sitting at the grand piano doing this spastic jerky dance while playing, it was just bizarre.
I'm not going to bother getting the new album - my girlfriend will definitely buy that one, and I'll just mooch off of her.
The definition of insanity is to continually repeat the same action and expect different results.
Thus the Redskins and their fans are, by definition, insane.
On Central Reservation - lots of good tunes but for some reason - "Sweetest Decline" is the first song that comes to mind with that album and I sit around humming it for far too long. Thanks for reminding me!
That's my favorite song on Central Reservation too.
My favorite track on the Keane album so far is "Try Again". It's their signature sound on a great track. The only song that I kinda don't like is Crystal Ball. It'll probably be a single cause it's bouncy and catchy but the lyrics are a little weak.
I like it Vin. There are some cliche' type songs on it. Atlantic is an OK opener.
Is it Any Wonder? Obvious why it's the first single. Very catchy and more uplifting than the rest of their tunes. Very "Speed of Sound"ish.
Third tune ("Nothing in my Way") - I swear I start singing "Somewhere only we know" the minute I hear the opening piano. Good overall. His strong voice comes through on this.
What's nice is there is some contrast on this album as opposed to the more monotone nature of their first album.
Unlike X&Y, I can still listen to Hopes and Fears. I wonder if Under the Iron Sea will hold up.
Is the last song "The Frog Prince" political? I hate political songs.
On the surface - I think this album is stronger overall than the first Keane album.
As for the Frog Prince - it certainly could be but the fact that it isn't that rebellious (the whole fairytale as an allegory aspect) makes it palatable to me.
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