This album is far different from the previous two albums. The Style of the music i think is something fresh and new but at the same time has that simple plan theme to it.
Every track on this album is a classic but the ones that stand above the rest:
Your Love Is A Lie
When I'm Gone
Save You
I Can Wait Forever
Holding On
I'm a big fan of this band and have really loved what they have released so far with this self titled album being their best yet. i also have to point out that the use of a swear word at first shocked me but now i think it fits the song 'Your Love Is A Lie' (which is my fav track above the ones i listed)
What can you say about "Best of ..." albums that simply list the hits? Well, as "Best of" album's go, this is one of the best! Nine Police hits and another nine of Sting's as a soloist, all written by the main man himself.
One of the benefits of this format is that it allows you to revisit songs away from the context of the album in which they originally appeared. And so I was able to appreciate just how brilliant "Fields of Gold", "Brand New Day", "Desert Rose" and "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" really are: they are truly five-star songs. But the downside is that you also realise just how annoying is "Can't Stand Losing You".
But that's the only duff track in what is an excellent selection of songs.
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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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It's a long time since I've heard an album that has excited me as much as this.
Her vocals are great and partner the guitars superbly. The lyrics are good fun, particularly for a foreign band writing in English.
There is not one track that is bad. I am happy that at last this year we have a fantastic debut album, and indeed a guitar based band, where every song is not just a re-incarnation of the famous chart song that made the band famous.
I love it; make this a 'Must Listen' and you'll be hooked after one listen.
Dave Hargraves, Bolton, England
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I've heard this record for the first time today,(been on another planet!) and the first thing that struck me about it was how the vocal is so similar to my favourite female singer, the little known (in this country}, HEATHER NOVA. I'm not a fan of much electronic music, and I was particularly irritated by the 'vinyl scratching' that appears in several of the songs, however mainly because of the vocal and the songs that don't involve the scratch I know i'm going to really like this album. If you dont know HEATHER NOVA, do me (and yourself)a favour and go have a listen. If you love Beth Gibbons vocal with 'trip hop' music, you will be blown away by HEATHER NOVA with a live band. I suggest 'oyster' as the first album to try, or 'storm' if you prefer a more mellow sound.
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Theres things I like in this album, but I dont think its as good as Mr. Beast. My sister bought me Mr. Beast while honeymooning with her new hubby in Scotland and I fell in love with that album...So of course I became a big fan of this band and was anticipating for this album to come out. Im not dissapointed at all and theres many great songs on it, but theres a few songs I find that drag on too long, especially the songs that really dont go anywhere in 6 minutes...This album is still one of my faves with Rock Action, Happy Songs, and Mr Beast.
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A fantastic album with no week songs. The Levellers have at last brought their raw energy and passion together with their ability to tug at the heart and nail a good melody. Perfect.
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Sheer brilliance, flowing against the tide of pop tripe the continualy fills the airways.
If your a fan of acoustic guitar music, buy this album. Scrap that just buy this album, the only complaint you'll have is ...damn it's finished. At a shade over 30 min's it's short by modern standards.
But don't feel short changed as every track is shimmering with mesmerizing beauty.
The better your system the more wonderful detail you can extract.
Jose plays with a passion that you can feel with each strum.
He may not have earth shattering vocals, but they blend seemlessly and become part of of the whole experience - John Martin fans will appreciate this.
The album has a certain quality that can make you loose yourself in distant thoughts, positive thoughts, uplifting thoughts that ... Read More:
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Potential....a word written about various England sportsman..a gloriously English way to bury young talent...enough about sport....this is the Mystery Jets review!!!
After the chaotic sixties prog of their debut LP this is a major suprise,eighties synths,whip cracking snares and slap-bass tumble from the speakers alongside distorted piano chords....are the magpies at play??
But it works....again, these guys have the potential to be the best band on this island....,the melodies are strong enough to smother the smell of some opportunist musical snatch n grabs.
As a whole,this could a 4 star record but the faintly uprising change of musical direction doest seem completely sincere but by no means is this a bad record,not when the likes of Coldplay exist anyway!.
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