I am a 30 year old journalist and enjoy reviewing albums and bands and do this as part of my daily w...
I am a 30 year old journalist and enjoy reviewing albums and bands and do this as part of my daily work.
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With their brilliant debut album The Back Room, it was clear that Editor's had the musical gravitas to craft another equelly compelling second album. But in my opinion, they didn't.
For those of you that haven't heard Editor's then their sound is something like Interpol (vocally) and are definitely neo-post-punk musically. Guitars surge at the beginning of most songs aiming for something breathtakingly brilliant...trouble is that they never quite seem to get there. The songs some how begin to slump after the initial promise they offer.
The lyrics are still thought provoking and moody, delivered perfectly by the direct and edgy vocals and the music is definitely better than most bands of a similar genre but for me it just doesn't quite cut the mustard. Especially when I am certain that this band could do so much better. But having said that, I am uncertain that most fans will agree with that. I think most people will be ok with this album, possible more than ok. But as for me, I will eagerly await a better next album that surpasses the brilliance of their first album...I know they can do it!
Summary: I'm sorry to say brilliant band but average album.
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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. ...
May 29th, 2009
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