Subterfuge Invitro - Kuljit Bhamra & Alwnne Pritchard

Advantages: Some great tunes, and good raw talent
Disadvantages: A few weak links

...Background information: The Kooks originate from Brighton and formed at the “Brighton Institute of Modern music” where they all studied. The band is made up of 4 members: · Luke Pritchard – vocals and guitar · Hugh Harris – backup vocals and guitar · Max Rafferty – bass · Paul Garred – drums This album “Inside in/inside out” was released in January 2006 ***Track by Track:*** 1. Seaside - The album begins with an acoustic and the lead singer only. It's a very mellow song and sounds very raw. It's a short track (around a minute and a half long) and a nice introduction to the album. 7/10 2. See The World - This song is a complete contrast to the first song, with loud guitar's, heavy drums and the lead singer Luke Pritchard singing at his best. It's a fast and catchy song that'll have you singing out-loud and playing... Read review

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Advantages: An array of magnificent tracks, Experimental, Creative, Great Album
Disadvantages: A few loose links

...Background Information: The kooks are an Indie Rock band formed in Brighton, England in 2004 consisting of Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Paul Garred and Dan Logan. Their debut album Inside In/ Inside Out went on to reach critical acclaim peaking at 2 in the charts and with it brought an influx of fans that have paved their way to success. Konk is their recently named second album that peaked at number one in the charts with its first single "always where i need to be" peaking at 3. Band Line up: Luke Pritchard Lead Vocalist/Guitarist Hugh Harris Lead Guitarist/Back up vocalist Paul Garred Drummer Dan Logan Bassist Ex Members: Max Rafferty Bassist KONK Anticipating "todays" album is like anticipating a holiday. You wait all year and then when it's the day of departure your flight is late, your hotel is grubby... Read review

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Advantages: Decent debut album, sprung from nowherem building a gradual reputation
Disadvantages: Maybe the wrong choice of track to end the album.

...the bands music. There can also be comparisons with both Athlete and The Coral, as The Kooks style really does seem to be that diverse. The best way to really describe The Kooks style though has to be the way they are dusting off Brit Pop Indie and bringing it back to the masses. In front man Luke Pritchard the band seem to have an incredibly talented musician, whose vocals really manage to make the band stand out. While Brit Pop and Indie seem to have been pushed to the back of modern musical culture by the likes of pre processed pop and the latest summer dance tunes. There is still quite an inexperienced sound to The Kooks debut but it also has a rawness that seems to add to its appeal. It isn't an over produced album and that also makes it much more appealing. The album blends this production value with quite a mellow, addictive sound... Read review

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