Best Of British - Dilemma

Advantages: good, simple melodies
Disadvantages: bit too short and some of the songs do labour after a while

...There can be no side-stepping, The Man Who is a great album and the band Travis are skilful musicians, and Fran has possibly the best voice in British music at present. But they are another band who allow their influences to shine through in their music. It is all well and good to sleight Oasis for their obvious Beatles credits but all bands across all genres are now faced with a dilemma of running out of new ideas and areas of music. Some have used traditional song-writing techniques and adapted their styles to include technology. While others use technology and adopt typical song writing techniques but we still hear the same old set of riffs churned out. Travis have moved away from the rest of the bunch with their ability to craft great songs but they ain't untouchable, and they still have peers. However, this album reflects... Read review

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Advantages: Probably their most innovative and imaginative work
Disadvantages: Short playing time and questionable value for money

...‘Bookends’ was the fourth of Simon & Garfunkel’s five albums made before they split in 1970. Though not their biggest seller, many regard it as their best. In a way, it was their ‘Sergeant Pepper’. Paul Simon had realised that there was more to an album than just a batch of separate songs which could be assembled in any order. Part was, but the rest was something else entirely. Part one of the album, or side one if we’re talking about the LP (as it was originally), was a thematic suite, a sequence of songs dealing with the theme of adolescence, middle age and twilight years. The musical arrangements and production mirror the moods neatly – wild and frantic at first, gradually becoming reflective and slower as they progress. The opening calm of a 30-second acoustic guitar instrumental... Read review

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Advantages: Best debut album since Oasis
Disadvantages: none

..."If you've lost you're faith in love and music , the end won't be long" I bought this cd last year after hearing a few of the libertines single releases and was not dissappointed. There is not a single weak link on the album with stand out tracks being Time for Heroes , Up the Bracket , The good old days and What a waster!! The troubled relationship between songwriters Carl Barat and Pete Doherty makes for some excellent lyrics. This is a sort of rock/punk for the new millenium. They have fast become the best british band around today follwing this awesome debut realease. i would say this cd is the best debut by a british band since oasis released definitley maybe back in 1994.... Read review

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