Where Lovers Mourn - Draconian

Advantages: Cool, easy listening
Disadvantages: A bit dull

...While Jack Johnson presuma-bly blows his dosh on gold plated surfboards, up steps Justin No-zuka to fill the cool, lazy guitar pop niche vacated by Mr J. Born in New York City to a Japanese father and Canadian mother, Nozuka moved to Can-ada at the age of eight and has been writing songs since he was 12. It’s bluesier than Johnson (the opener sounds very like Free in “Mourning sad mourning” mode (or Simon and Garfunkel) and slightly more poppier, and, it has to be said, it lacks the spark of JJ. Still, it’s nice and for a debut album, it’s pretty impressive. If you like Jack Johnson and that kind of easy pop, it’s worth a listen. Lovers of more adventurous music might find it a little dull, however. As well as songs inspired from imagined scenarios — the opener is about a man stuck down a well — there love songs and the like... Read review

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Advantages: Good to pass half an hour
Disadvantages: Just half an hour long...

...Just who exactly are The Coral? Well, truth be told, I had not heard of them until The Invisible Invasion was released in the summer. The line-up of the band is as follows: James Skelly - guitar / vocals Ian Skelly - drums Nick Power - organ / vocals Bill Ryder-Jones - guitar / trumpet Lee Southall - guitar / vocals Paul Duffy - bass / sax John Duffy - Percussion The Coral blend indie, rock and ridiculous music to make a catchy brand of music. In just three years they have put out four albums. Albeit that most of them tend to be poorly produced. The one I am about to review is a limited edition album. Enjoy... I happen to be seeing The Coral tomorrow night! Last Sunday, I thought I would just get this album to boost my Coral knowledge if you will. Just £2.46 (not sure if I should say where) was an absolute bargain for a whole... Read review

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Advantages: A classic 80's LP; strong songs
Disadvantages: Not enough songs?

...track, it's not that bad a label to be painted with. Not every track could ooze quality. Twisting The Knife ------------------------- And so the tempo increases again and this time a manic synth riff that early Depeche Mode would have been proud of kicks off this thoroughly danceable tune. The lyrics concern her being under spell of her lover and twisting the knife into his/her rivals. Quite a strange concept but not as strange as..... Where Hides Sleep -------------------------- No drums, just Moyet's voice and ghostly, ethereal backing. This is what hymns sung by ghosts must sound like. A very strange track and quite, quite beautiful. SUMMARY -------------- For my mind, Alison Moyet's output went downhill after this album save for a couple of good tracks like "Is This Love?" and "Weak In The Presence Of Beauty". This is a great way... Read review

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