WayUpNorth wrote: 
It wouldn't been the first time I had thought more of people I saw on Jools' show than when I check out their catalogue.  Jools seems to have a way of getting amazing performances out of people on that show

Saw them on Later/Jools Holland — they were very good.  Maybe not flashy/edgy/innovative but solidly good musicianship, vocals.

Not up to RP standard. Sucko Barfo for me !

 shmuelman wrote: 
Not that there's anything wrong with that...

But it doesn't rate "bubble gum" to me.  Liking it, it made me look up from my work. 

 shmuelman wrote: 
Maybe, but where else would you hear it save for RP?

Hard to believe it's only piano, bass and drums in this song...excellent!

You are right Sjaac. I saw them a couple of years ago at Rock Werchter in Belgium and was blown away by their magnificent performance. while I didn't expect much of it. Ever since I love this band. The second album is also great!

 Sjaaks wrote: 

 Synth80s wrote: 

Completely agree, i was completely blown away by this album, listening in the car and screaming with it at the top of my lungs. Fantastic from the first song all the way through to the last. What came after was also a total dissappointment for my ears...

9

I don't care if some people overlook Keane.  This, their first album, is a solid gem.  Their follow-up albums have gotten progressively worse, though...

I'm still enamored with their overt use of the Yamaha CP70, my favorite musical instrument of all time.  It was everywhere in the '80s and some bands still use it on almost every record (U2, for example), but it has come back in vogue partly because of Keane.  Almost all of the piano tracks on this album are CP70, also known as the Yamaha electric grand.  It has a beautiful bell-like quality that is unlike anything else.  I scored one in excellent condition many years back when they were being dumped by many musicians and studios.

Smoooooth.  I kinda like it.

Didn't know there were so many music snobs on here.  Every song I click on to see the comments everyone is saying how horrible it is...But, what did I expect? hahaha  just as long as there are no commercials I'm not going to start complaining about the songs!

lemmoth wrote:
"You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife."
    
radiojunkie wrote:
"That's just not right! You can't substitute your girlfriend for his wife."

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What happens at the Keane concert stays at the Keane concert.
 

Perhaps they should get one of Oasis's cast off drummers?  I rate the singer's voice, but don't have any of their stuff on the shelf. Bit too poppy for me. 6 anyway

lemmoth wrote:
That's just not right! You can't substitute your girlfriend for his wife.

 Long time, no hear.  Refresssssshing

 RadioDoc wrote:



 
I hear it, too, and am at a loss why they would do that — Richard Hughes is actually a very decent drummer.  I also agree with Hooey that Tim Rice-Oxley is an excellent keyboard player.

Jup, its light catchy pop, aimed straight for the girly segment.
Yet I find his voice so annoyingly good that i keep turning up the volume every time it plays.

Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

This would be an 8 but for the cheap fake drum track, which costs it a point.

robco1 wrote:
You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife.

Ender43 wrote:The reason the percussion is understated is because it is done by a Macintosh, not a musician. Nice pop, pretty vocals, but totally left me cold in concert. My wife loved it. Admittedly, it could have been the crowd of squealing 14 year old girls that turned me off. No, it was the computerized percussion.

I'm not a huge fan of this group but I'm thoroughly impressed by their keyboard player. I saw them live on SNL and he carried the whole arrangement himself apart from the drums, including the bass. Very solid player.

Tux wrote:

What does that drop you to?

Dave_B wrote:

It must be a case of an artist not being appreciated in their homeland. I agree, they produce some happy pop music, but it's enjoyable all the same!

hippiechick wrote:

Lalalala... weeeeeee!! This song makes me happy.

just love this song!

daddywoodland wrote:

Don't hold back. Tell us, please, how you really feel...it's important.