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Interpol. Joy Division. Coldplay. The Smiths. All bands that Editors have been compared to since their brilliant debut album The Back Room hit our shelves at number two in the charts back in 2005. These four Birmingham boys were not afraid to go for something special, something bigger than other guitar based bands in circulation at the time. And they have certainly not put any limitations on themselves when going to the studio with (Bloc Party producer) Jacknife Lee to come up with their sophomore effort, An End Has A Start.
If you take that album title into consideration before listening to the record, you might think that Editors have taken a positive leap out of the murky puddles they have previously been stuck in. One listen of lead single and album opener Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors will send that thought cowering away. “Say goodbye to everyone you’ve ever known/You are never going to see them again” sings Tom Smith over thumping drums. In times recently passed, Tom Smith has seen some of those close to him suffer terminal illnesses and diseases such as anorexia. Such is the general affair on An End Has A Start.
As I did earlier mention, Editors have sparked a lot of comparisons, and have at times been written off as copyists. Unfortunately for Editors, these claims are not a far cry from the truth. Present are Interpol’s rhythms, present are Coldplay’s church choirs and there is definitely a strong resemblance of Morrissey’s voice in Smith. Then again, there could hardly be anything wrong with taking a little influence from some of the modern greats. Could there? It really is down to the individual preference at this point.
There is no question that Editors have tried to create works suitably epic enough to match their tragic subjects. Granted, the fast hi-hat beats of Munich return for tracks such as Bones, but generally there is an air of vastness about An End Has A Start. Chris Urbanowicz’s now almost trademark guitar swoops have met the tight producing wizardry of Jacknife Lee in just one of the ways the band have expanded their sound.
Put Your Head Towards The Air lulls the listener into a disturbed sleep before the brilliant Escape The Nest takes over. Where other tracks seem to flirt with their potential, Escape The Nest chokes it dry. This is the one moment of the album where all the comparisons can be forgotten and replaced with praise where it is indeed, due.
But just as they finally find the essence of their potential and use it to optimum effect, it is lost and shattered again. Penultimate track Spiders only seems like a backing down after Escape The Nest. The Coldplay likeness creeps back in, not unnoticed. Editors have one chance to rediscover the brilliance they’ve threatened to produce for a long time, but Well Worn Hand just doesn’t do them justice; “I can’t face the night like I used to before” croons Smith.
All in all, this is a positive second outing for one of the midlands best bands of the moment. There is still a feeling that Editors are yet to find themselves, and album the third will be eagerly awaited. However, An End Has A Start will be heckled for the artists it takes its best moments from.
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While i'm sure you really believe what you write i find it hard to read something that isn't true. I'm unsure how you came to compare the Editors to that of The smiths and Coldplay. Music is a personal thing and i guess your interpretation of the Editors differs from the masses.
This album is EPIC, brilliantly morbid but happy at the same time. I disagree strongly with your view on the editors having been to see them live on numerous occasions. I'm eagerly awaiting the next time i see them live in Birmingham Feb 08, as well as the third album.
duskmaiden 05.08.2007 13:20
Good review but I realy do nit like the song Smokers outsuide he Kospital Ward
The Editorsdeserve acclaim, respect andsuccess. 'The Back Room'from 2005 was aremarkable ... more
debut and carved a perfect niche with a unique sound.OK, there were shades of numerous other Brit-rock bands there, plusmore than a hint of Joy Divisionbleakness. ...
Advantages: Lyrically strong and musically very promising. Disadvantages: It just isnt as great as their first album.Songs start firey but fizzle out too soon.
Advantages: Lyrically strong and musically very promising. Disadvantages: It just isnt as great as their first album.Songs start firey but fizzle out too soon.
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