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This 12 song album was released in 1999 by UK group Lightning seeds. The opening track was "Life's to short" an eletric sounding intro with heavily synthasized vocals slowly getting stronger until a kinda dancey music sits in. The vocals go to a more natural form with a lyrical sound that we have gotten used to from the Ian Broudie lead band. The vocals although not mind blowing are very capable of doing what they have to and with the simplicity of the vocals comes an easy going feel to the song that is unfound in music of this day and age. 7/10
"Sweetest soul sensations" is the second track and has an even easier feel to it, a definate lover on the first listen very easy to listen to with brilliant lyrics. The music has you dancing in beat as you realise this is one of the best songs the band ever did. The vocals do everything they have to, they make you want to listen with out missing a word, the lyrics do the same, the music makes you want the song to go on for ever. The chorus has a catchy sound that just draws in the listener. 10/10.
The following song "If only" starts with
electronic sounds before a keyboard really kicks in, the vocals are as always very capable but not outstanding. The lyrics also like always are thought provoking to say the least, a very free sounding song, with a nice catchy feel to it which is conveyed brilliantly in the chorus. Although not as good as the perfection of the previous track it holds it's own very well. 8/10
The fourth track is "City bright stars" which starts in a nice chirpy way that has a happy feel to it, the costantly good vocals play over as always with a cimple feel to the song. The lyrical content of the album remains high throughout this song, but it's not one of the better songs, above average but nothing great of this electronic pop song. 7/10
"I wish I was in love" proceeds, with again a simple sound wand structure, a fairly soft and saddening sound opens the song, with lyrics that match. An empty sounding man (Broudie's vocals) singing about missing love. The song is a step up from the previous one due to the catchyness of the chorus which would have you singing along, though despite this the song isn't one of The Lightning Seeds best. 7/10
"Happy satellite" is next, another happy sounding tune and a contender for song of the album, the vocals sounding somewhat electronic which when combined with the musical arrangement and lyrics for simple wonderful peice to listen to. An electronic sound to the album continues in this song, as does the wonderfully catchy lyrics (which are contained in the CD inlay) make this song a brilliant wonder to listen to, or to sing along with. 10/10
"Get it right" get it right takes a kinda jazzy feel into it, with melancholy vocals that give the song a strong and enchanting feel without sounding to inordinary. The vocal performance is one of the best on the CD. The soft slow feel the music gives allows you to feel free listening to it, whilst the lyrics captivate you. 8/10
"Cigarettes and lies" A piano-ey based intro with synths playing around it, before the synths take change and Broudies voice is allowed to take us each by the hand and takes us through another one of those songs that you'll find hard to find a gripe with. A flawless song with lyrics you have to love and a vocal performance you'd have to be insane to dislike. 10/10
"Crowdpleaser" My personal favourite off the album, which considering some of the other songs should tell you quite a bit. A fast opening keyboard peice before the drums kick in and the the vocals, all fitting together snuggly into one of the best lightning songs ever. The lyrics have a slight humurous turn which then makes a brilliant song just that little bit better. A song that just makes you want to hear more like it, a bliss to behold and a brilliant little gem. 10/10
"Tales of the riverbank" Electric sounds of nothingness start the song before the simple chords begin, you start to nod your head then the protest song begins. The song was a protest against the closing of the Liverpool docks (a cause Broudie was heavily protesting against). The song talks about the heritage of the docks and the way that people including Broudie (who was brought up in Liverpool) weren't happy about the way the workers were treat. The soft vocals contrast well with the heavy message in the lyrics. 9/10.
"Pussyfoot: reprise" this feels un-nessacery imo, a nice peice of music for sure but wasn't really needed in here. 6/10
"All the things" The slow tiresome sounds almost say "goodbye" the vocals show more of what we came to expect of the 'seeds, and the song seems the perfect ending to the album. The soft words leaving us smiling without the album being ruined by over-zealous producers wanting to put another song on the CD. A wonderful track. 9/10
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