Yeah spiralling sucked bad and whts up with the do you want to be ? something something in the middle of the song are they serious in making music? or was that part a huge JOKE?

i dont like kean too much, but the last album is really great.

So, um, I got the CD.

 

Just the one CD, no demos. However, the U.K. exclusive content includes "Perfect Symmetry: The Writing Tapes", so we could still be in luck. That part of the CD goes live on Monday (I think), so we'll see.

Mashup of Another One Bites the Dust and Dance Wiv Me on Live Lounge. Very much in the Bootylicious style--absolutely great.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1GzyntxLuo

I have a feeling this album is going to be Keane's least appreciated, but possibly best album.

 

Basically I've been listening to it non-stop, and yesterday I had that moment I get every now and then when I just become completely absorbed in the music.

 

I really do think this album is amazing. It's a grower for sure.

 

I think lyrically they're attacking some big big big big things. Like stuff most people would never really think about.

 

It seems like a drug induced rant in some ways. There are a lot of themes that become clear because how often they pop up in different songs.

 

Keane has always had a thing about roads as a metaphor, and this album is no different.

 

But there are a lot of strong lyrical moments in here that I think most people would throw away as just being garbage. I don't do drugs so I don't really know if what I'm saying is correct, but you really do get the impression that these guys just got together and lamented the world for what it was, and wrote an album about it.

 

Good stuff in my opinion.

I have a feeling this album is going to be Keane's least appreciated, but possibly best album.

 

Basically I've been listening to it non-stop, and yesterday I had that moment I get every now and then when I just become completely absorbed in the music.

 

I really do think this album is amazing. It's a grower for sure.

 

I think lyrically they're attacking some big big big big things. Like stuff most people would never really think about.

 

It seems like a drug induced rant in some ways. There are a lot of themes that become clear because how often they pop up in different songs.

 

Keane has always had a thing about roads as a metaphor, and this album is no different.

 

But there are a lot of strong lyrical moments in here that I think most people would throw away as just being garbage. I don't do drugs so I don't really know if what I'm saying is correct, but you really do get the impression that these guys just got together and lamented the world for what it was, and wrote an album about it.

 

Good stuff in my opinion.

 

I agree. I was listening to it on the way to the Travis gig yesterday and I was very impressed by several of the tracks.

As I had hoped, "Spiralling" isn't representative of the whole album.:cool:

I look forward to seeing them next month.

First listen I loved it. Second listen I wasn't so sure.

 

haha, exactly. :dozey:

I wish there was more discussion going on here, so I didn't feel like I was dominating a thread.

 

I've come to a personal conclusion that this album is going to mean a lot to some people, and mean nothing at all to others.

 

The music and lyrics are growers. You aren't sure what is really be said. But after many many many listens, I've found that this album says A WHOLE LOT.

 

I don't think I've ever seen an album so fascinated with the big things.

 

This album is for the informed listener. Someone looking to get more than basic pleasure out of music.

 

I think this album might get some critical acclaim or shame. Basically it depends on whether the critics will feel that Keane is in a position to comment on a lot of larger than life ideas. If they feel Keane should be allowed, then this is going to be a big time album.

 

I will not agree with anyone saying this album is lyrically poor. It's one of the most thought provoking things I've listened to in a very long time. If you want to listen to a lot of songs about a broken heart than Hopes and Fears is a good bet. But for those who are looking for an album about the human no longer content to take things at face value, well this album is for you.

On the first listen, I had some "wtf moments" while listening to Spiralling. I loved the radio edit, but the one on the album sounds a bit weird. Anyone else who has the same opinion on Spiralling?

 

I was actually pleasantly surprised by the version on the album. I think it has more depth and is much more creative and artistic than the radio edit. I sort of wish they had just left it as it was, but I guess they had to edit it down for airplay.

Well, let's hope it'll grow on me then. First impression is not so good...

 

Some of the songs I liked though. Spiralling is kinda catchy. :dozey:

I really love Black Burning Heart at the moment <3

I wish there was more discussion going on here, so I didn't feel like I was dominating a thread.

I'm sure when it's officially out on Monday more people will have heard it and will be able to comment, like me! :)

I look forward to seeing them next month.

 

cologne? me too.

 

 

 

i haven't listened to the album so far, going to go to cologne to buy it next monday, just after school! can't wait to listen to it!

I just heard the whole album on last.fm and it was amazing. I was a little worried when I firs heard spiraling, but the album as a whole was good.

*points at sig*

 

TICKETS BOOKED!! :D

´Playing Along is amazing!

http://perezhilton.com/2008-10-10-the-sugababes-do-keane

 

Absolutely horrifying...

I wondered who that was on yesterday's live lounge murdering spiralling

cologne? me too.

 

 

Maybe I'll see you there, then!!:rolleyes:

Maybe I'll see you there, then!!:rolleyes:

Now that I've seen a picture of you,...

http://www.interscope.com/artist/player/default.aspx/mid/3108/aid/404/?utm_campaign=ecrm&utm_source=oct_10_blast&utm_medium=email

 

new video

thanks for the video!!!weird

quite atypical for Keane,at first it reminded me of SOWK video

I went to the forum gig on 29th september...

here are my videos

INTRO & THE LOVERS ARE LOSING [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rwVkpA2_DoM]YouTube - Keane - Intro & The Lovers Are Losing - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

BETTER THAN THIS [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPSJk4bXdk]YouTube - Keane - Better Than This - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

THIS IS THE LAST TIME [ame]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T0TvS80ntJs[/ame][ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPSJk4bXdk][/ame]

YOU HAVEN'T TOLD ME ANYTHING [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=f3CAAZH36cQ]YouTube - Keane - You Haven't Told Me Anything - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

EVERYBODY'S CHANGING [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GqN_FKGh4zM]YouTube - Keane - Everybody's Changing - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

A BAD DREAM [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PCZPJcVyhQ0]YouTube - Keane - A Bad Dream - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

SPIRALLING [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HBPs48M-TvE]YouTube - Keane - Spiralling - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

AGAIN AND AGAIN [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=01nUH37CnzM]YouTube - Keane - Again And Again - The Forum (Sept 08)[/ame]

SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW [ame]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T0TvS80ntJs[/ame]

@darkchoc92: Thanks for posting! :) I've already seen a video of Perfect Symmetry, it was so touching! Feel free to tell us a bit more about their forum gig, I'd love to read a bit more about it. :)

 

I bought the album yesterday and I already love it A LOT, I really do!

I actually don't think they've changed their style as much as one thought they would and I believe there are quite a few songs on the album that still sound very "keanish". ;)

For me, I already love "Perfect Symmetry" very much as I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard! It almost made me cry when I heard it the first time. :heart: I also adore "Black burning heart", it's almost just as beautiful!

I'm so much looking forward to seeing them live in less than a month! It's like a big dream coming true as I've been waiting for the chance to see them for more than 3 years... :)