This album is another of a growing number of sophisticated, intelligent masterpieces that have all the intelligence and artistry of prog rock but without the pretentions of the first appearance of this genre. Hugh full frontal big soundscapes and in particular the crescendo of "Atom" reminicent of A Day in the Life by the Beatles including an air raid siren no less...... Play loud and just let it all wash over you.... surreal
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Having read a complimentary review of this band in The Guardian (I think), I caught a glimpse of BSP on 'Later' surrounded by their foliage and was impressed enough to take a chance on this album. The short opening vocal track built my interest further, but what followed was immensely disappointing. I have read a few of the other reviews on here which reference art and BSP's intentions in pursuit of the same. The trouble with rock bands who go on about their music in this way, however, is that they are usually doing little more than spouting a lot of flannel.
'Apologies To Insect Life' has one of those shouted, unintelligible lyrics that loses out to a tuneless thrash. The same crime is committed elsewhere. Rock bands of the 1970s have long been ... Read More:
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With their wildly imaginative songs about God, longshore drift and Polar explorers, British Sea Power are the anti-Embrace and for that we should, well, embrace them.
In their eccentricity and quirkiness they're the spiritual heirs of the early Bunnymen, a fact further borne out by tracks like 'Please Stand Up' and 'It Ended On An Oily Stage' which feature guitars lifted straight off 'Ocean Rain.' BSP even have a similar fascination with the elements; wind, snow and ice percolate and swirl through their songs.
Amongst many fine tracks, the album's centrepiece is 'Oh Larsen B' which is powered along by a ferocious bassline.
Musically, one or two of the songs veer a little close to MOR but even when they do there's always something ... Read More:
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This album is another of a growing number of sophisticated, intelligent masterpieces that have all the intelligence and artistry of prog rock but without the pretentions of the first appearance of this genre. Hugh full frontal big soundscapes and in particular the crescendo of "Atom" reminicent of A Day in the Life by the Beatles including an air raid siren no less...... Play loud and just let it all wash over you.... surreal
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With a musical class not witnessed in indie music for a reasonalbly long time - British Sea Power seem able to create an overpowering feeling of contentment in the music aswell as in the ears of those listening. Alongside Goldrush - British Sea Power should be hailed as exactly what they are...big, clever and exceptionally enlightening. Finally a new generation of music lovers making music they love for us joe public to well, adore! Glimering with hope, shining with beauty and dripping with class. A little piece of sunshine in an almost crippled industry - why have one 'Popidol' when you can have a band like this. I defy any listener not to become a British Sea Power convert!
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If your wondering why bsp are hotly tipped by the nme and most of the national newspapers to be great well all the evidence you need is on this track! Remember me is one of the stand out tracks off one of the albums of 2003 (the decline of bsp) with anthemic guitars and a catchy chorus this track will stay in your head for days and you'll love british sea power because of it.Another reason to buy this single is the fact that there's only 2003 of them each individually named by the band! How cool is that?
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This album is another of a growing number of sophisticated, intelligent masterpieces that have all the intelligence and artistry of prog rock but without the pretentions of the first appearance of this genre. Hugh full frontal big soundscapes and in particular the crescendo of "Atom" reminicent of A Day in the Life by the Beatles including an air raid siren no less...... Play loud and just let it all wash over you.... surreal
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This album is another of a growing number of sophisticated, intelligent masterpieces that have all the intelligence and artistry of prog rock but without the pretentions of the first appearance of this genre. Hugh full frontal big soundscapes and in particular the crescendo of "Atom" reminicent of A Day in the Life by the Beatles including an air raid siren no less...... Play loud and just let it all wash over you.... surreal
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Having read a complimentary review of this band in The Guardian (I think), I caught a glimpse of BSP on 'Later' surrounded by their foliage and was impressed enough to take a chance on this album. The short opening vocal track built my interest further, but what followed was immensely disappointing. I have read a few of the other reviews on here which reference art and BSP's intentions in pursuit of the same. The trouble with rock bands who go on about their music in this way, however, is that they are usually doing little more than spouting a lot of flannel.
'Apologies To Insect Life' has one of those shouted, unintelligible lyrics that loses out to a tuneless thrash. The same crime is committed elsewhere. Rock bands of the 1970s have long been pilloried by their critics for creating ... Read More:
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