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Keane — Your Eyes Open
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Sloggydog
(UK)
Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 11:29
 
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Saw them on Later/Jools Holland — they were very good.  Maybe not flashy/edgy/innovative but solidly good musicianship, vocals.
 
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

WayUpNorth
Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 08:03
 
Saw them on Later/Jools Holland — they were very good.  Maybe not flashy/edgy/innovative but solidly good musicianship, vocals.

Jackson_Feelgood
(Australia)
Posted: Mar 25, 2012 - 23:50
 
Not up to RP standard. Sucko Barfo for me !

NeuroGeek
(Just Way Out There)
Posted: Feb 23, 2012 - 07:13
 
 shmuelman wrote:
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

 
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. 


Foot
(NorCal / Wine)
Posted: Jan 22, 2012 - 14:12
 
 shmuelman wrote:
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

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


Stratocaster
(Bermuda)
Posted: Jan 22, 2012 - 14:11
 
Hard to believe it's only piano, bass and drums in this song...excellent!

PeeBee
(Down South in The Netherlands)
Posted: Jul 17, 2011 - 03:34
 
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:


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
 


Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Apr 13, 2011 - 07:05
 
 Synth80s wrote:
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...
 

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

Synth80s
(*Beautiful* Southern California (cough, choke, honk))
Posted: Dec 08, 2010 - 13:21
 
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.


Baby_M
(a 100+-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio)
Posted: Dec 08, 2010 - 13:18
 
Smoooooth.  I kinda like it.

lynlloyd
Posted: Jul 02, 2010 - 08:59
 
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! {#Bounce}

SinisterDexter
Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 04:41
 
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."

******************************

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


gumbo73039
(Devon, England)
Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 07:44
 
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

radiojunkie
(Don't get out much)
Posted: Dec 10, 2008 - 16:36
 
lemmoth wrote:

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

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


moonchildsce
(Somewhere in Texas)
Posted: Dec 10, 2008 - 16:36
 
{#Biggrin} Long time, no hear.  Refresssssshing

nate917
(2,815 miles from home)
Posted: Aug 06, 2008 - 08:00
 
 RadioDoc wrote:

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


 
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.



Frater_Kork
(Uppsala, Sweden)
Posted: Aug 06, 2008 - 07:56
 
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.

shmuelman
(Denver)
Posted: Aug 06, 2008 - 07:52
 
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?


RadioDoc
(Chicagoland)
Posted: Jul 05, 2008 - 18:14
 
This would be an 8 but for the cheap fake drum track, which costs it a point.
lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Apr 02, 2008 - 07:48
 
robco1 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.

You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife.
robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Jan 30, 2008 - 08:46
 
Ender43 wrote:
I like the swelling vocals with the understated percussion (a bit simple though)...and the piano fits well. Cool song.
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.
DoctorHooey
(/etc)
Posted: Jan 30, 2008 - 08:26
 
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.
jcjoh
Posted: Dec 29, 2007 - 21:59
 
Tux wrote:
Maybe it's that they are such an anti-climax after the beautiful sequence of Massive attack and Imogen Heap, but I had to drop this to a 1.


What does that drop you to?
winter
(in exile, as always)
Posted: Dec 29, 2007 - 21:54
 

aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI)
Posted: May 24, 2007 - 00:39
 
Wonderful song!!!
reviep
(Ontario)
Posted: Apr 22, 2007 - 13:00
 
Dave_B wrote:
Please, god, no.


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!
Alexandra
(The American Riviera--so come visit!!!)
Posted: Mar 06, 2007 - 11:52
 
hippiechick wrote:
just love this song!



lild
(Leucadia, CA)
Posted: Mar 06, 2007 - 11:52
 
Lalalala... weeeeeee!! This song makes me happy.
hippiechick
(In the world but not of it)
Posted: Jan 05, 2007 - 11:49
 
just love this song!
WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Oct 24, 2006 - 14:06
 
daddywoodland wrote:
Ah ha! A band that can finally challenge Travis for the coveted 'Worst Band in the World' award, although I'm stretching myself to even refer to this collection of limp wristed ass holes as a band.


Don't hold back. Tell us, please, how you really feel...it's important.
Dave_B
(Bristol, UK)
Posted: Sep 25, 2006 - 06:28
 
Please, god, no.
exciter76
(venice - la bella italia)
Posted: Aug 21, 2006 - 05:40
 
I really like the singer's voice, very interesting.... I prefere this first record to the latest, even because I expected something mature from them but maybe airplay needed a fist of pop song.... they will grow up I presume
daddywoodland
(Leeds, UK)
Posted: Aug 21, 2006 - 05:22
 
Ah ha! A band that can finally challenge Travis for the coveted 'Worst Band in the World' award, although I'm stretching myself to even refer to this collection of limp wristed ass holes as a band.
hippiechick
Posted: Jun 23, 2006 - 13:29
 
Thanks for playing this. This album has really grown on me, mostly because of the lead singer's voice.
loud_family_fan
Posted: Jun 23, 2006 - 13:28
 
handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.


I was thinking a happier and less interesting version of Radiohead, but at least it's not Massive Attack or Imogen Heap.
Tux
(The Netherlands)
Posted: May 25, 2006 - 09:14
 
Maybe it's that they are such an anti-climax after the beautiful sequence of Massive attack and Imogen Heap, but I had to drop this to a 1.
weevilkinevil
(close to Paradise)
Posted: May 25, 2006 - 09:13
 

Red_Guitar
(Kansas City)
Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 20:09
 
Saw these guys play in KC last year. Inspite of the shimmering white belt of lead Keane, they put on a fantastic performance. Looking forward to their next record.
aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI)
Posted: Apr 11, 2006 - 15:44
 
The more I hear of this band, the more I like them. This album is on my Must Get list.
radiojunkie
(Don't get out much)
Posted: Apr 02, 2006 - 20:52
 
Mangoman wrote:
The song opens with that familiar piano line-- COOL! It's Ray Charles!

Wait a minute-- It's only Keane

A pox on those who rip samples from their betters!



... Okay, maybe "a pox" is overkill. How about just a bad case of psoriasis.

So THAT'S what it is! I knew it had me expecting an R&B track, and couldn't quite put my finger on it.

Still like it, although the revelation about prerecorded bass at their live shows is somewhat disturbing...guess they don't do a lot of improvisational jamming...
figsout
Posted: Apr 02, 2006 - 20:52
 
a damn good CD for driving, even though it's a bit on the "Pop" side for my usualy taste
Ender43
(Central Iowa)
Posted: Apr 02, 2006 - 20:47
 
I like the swelling vocals with the understated percussion (a bit simple though)...and the piano fits well. Cool song.
weevilkinevil
(close to Paradise)
Posted: Feb 26, 2006 - 14:38
 
This song makes me want to run through fields of wildflowers in the Spring.
bubb1971
Posted: Feb 11, 2006 - 20:54
 
handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.


Well said, I was kinda thinking the same thing myself. I do kinda of like it.
handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Jan 19, 2006 - 08:37
 
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
Mangoman
(Portland Metro Oregon)
Posted: Dec 06, 2005 - 18:36
 
The song opens with that familiar piano line-- COOL! It's Ray Charles!

Wait a minute-- It's only Keane

A pox on those who rip samples from their betters!



... Okay, maybe "a pox" is overkill. How about just a bad case of psoriasis.
Red_Dawn
(Somewhere in France)
Posted: Nov 22, 2005 - 03:01
 
What a wonderful melody! That's very good pop music to my ears. :D
foppy-knight
(California)
Posted: Nov 07, 2005 - 11:33
 
VERY good stuff!
winter
(hither and yon (mostly yon))
Posted: Nov 07, 2005 - 11:33
 
BTW, this CD makes great travelling music.
Gish05
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Posted: Nov 01, 2005 - 16:18
 
Not bad.

They say this band is supposed to be "Coldplay without a guitar" - perhaps. But it's still better than X&Y. What trash.

My favorite band of this flavor from the UK is Doves.