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Comments of it being 'a bit average' completely baffle me.

But he has a point. This is much better than mediocre.

It's an 8/9 for me.

A New Chance is even better - probably my favourite record of 2007.

The rest veer between bearable and abysmal at an alarming rate. It's wafer-thin R&B-lite and probably would have gone largely unnoticed had it not been for the members' permanent dayjobs.

I can't quite believe that I really like the first two singles off this.

It's an album that just keeps giving. The production is lush and I love how poppy all the songs are, despite avoiding the traditional verse-chorus-verse formula.

Brilliant. Just... brilliant.

It's really rather good. Come Into the Room is worth the cover price on its own.

Yeah, including this site.
But cheers for the head's up - very exciting news, indeed.

I wish they'd tour just one last time. Probably the band I most regret not seeing live. And the pain just comes flooding back reading about the 'unforgettable' Arts Cafe show.
Maybe one day...

Haven't heard much stuff by The New Year, can anyone recommend where to start?

I thought it was just OK. The newer songs sounded really flat, particulalry Golden Age, but the gig was saved from mediocrity by cracking renditions of Young Liars, Dirtywhirl and Staring at the Sun.
Mind you, someone else I know thought it was the best gig they'd been to this year.

And whilst I think the Frightened Rabbit record was one of the best of the year, DCFC have been unfairly overlooked here. Particularly the earlier stuff, which, if listened to properly, is lyrically outstanding.
But a Plans heavy set? Meh.

Picked it up at a live show about 6 months ago.

Will catch up with you in Manchester, Sam.

(*yes)

song.

It's fucking awful.

God they're a wild bunch, aren't they? Waterpistols indoors?!
Calm down, boys.

That line makes me want to rip my ears off.

On the whole, it's a good album. But a 9?
NO.

but apparently not.
I'm still gonna be listening with sceptical ears. This is pretty much the only overwhelmingly positive review I've read.

when they had this as an exclusive nearly a year ago.
Amazing record.

despite them being so captivating live. It just doesn't really go anywhere, and seems to get lost in itself at the towards the middle.

Also, no Frightened Rabbit?
Really?!

Who knew...

Frightened Rabbit
Cut Copy
Headlights
Vampire Weekend
Health (DISCO)
Why?
High Places
Subtle

Potential album of the year (again).

I decided a few weeks ago I was gonna get my dad the new Fleet Foxes record, but they keep pushing the release date back so he might have to settle for the EP.

According to wikipedia, 'in October 2007 show gross sales of 2,400,143 for the Daily Mail, compared with 789,867 for the Daily Express.'

LOLZA

Does anyone else die a little inside when they find out a seemingly respectable individual reads the Daily Mail? Unfortunately, it seems to be an all too often occurence.

Damn afternoone drinking.

but they came on about 12.30am. By that time the majority of the crowd were half-cut and seemingly didn't give a shit.
Meh, their loss. I just hope they didn't get the recognition they deserve.
Plusplusplus, you don't mention the percussion, which was SUPERB.

but his impressive live set doesn't translate well on record.

sounded awesome.
Shame there's no Manchester date, I can't afford to travel at the moment.

?

but I'd still agree with the 7.
It's just such a pleasant listen; breezy pop songs with zero pretense. Perhaps a little harsh on their lack of originality, considering pretty much everything these days sounds derivative.
But yeah, still a fair review.

I've heard the only leak is a fake.
Promos?

A resounding 'meh' for Plans, but the new record sounds great.
Of course, this could be a big A&R Warner/Atlantic wankfest.

Gareth, if it's shit, I'm holding you personally responsible.

Overly harsh?: a little.

Meh, the kids are alright.

So don't.

the Manchester set was frustratingly average, although Owen was nursing a nasty cold so didn't really put his heart and soul into it.
We didn't get Young Shields, either.

meh

but I can't help but feel disappointed after downloading the demos and digesting them over the past year. The earler version of George Kaminski is WAY better, and would have been perfect as a grand finale.
Still, it's a decent record nonetheless.

win TWO awards?!

why aren't these guys bigger again? I heard the Need Your Needs demo about a year ago and expected them to explode. But nothing.
Surely now bands like Los Campesinos! are peddling Stateside-influence indie-pop, bands like Georgie James will follow suit?
One can only hope.

Nice

Sometimes I wish Tim Harrington'd quit pricking around so that people could/would focus on the intstrumentals behind the tracks, as that's undoubtedly the strong point behind LSF's material.