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Eldritch wrote:I disagree. When it comes to debut albums, this has been a best year for a long while. There's still six months left and we've always had four more or less great debut albums:

Keane – everyone knows this one

I've heard the name once or twice, since everyone seems to agree on how good it is.. I guess I'll have to give it a listen

Air - Talkie Walkie album best for me so far this year, nothing close to it yet.

Drico One wrote:

RaciePSB wrote:I don't like you, and you don't like me. Fine. But please leave off the personal comments directed to me, and the others you don't get along with here. I started to read your thread because the title looked interesting, but didn't make it past the bitching in your first two paragraphs. I really don't know - and don't care - what your problem is, but am asking you nicely to please not ever respond to any of my posts (including this one if you can resist the temptation, which I doubt) and never again refer to me in any of yours. In return, I'll do the same. Also, please don't PM me again, I will not respond to a PM by you.

Thank you kindly.

Huh? I'm assuming this bizarre post is aimed at me. Sorry, but I don't do PMs with the vast majority of posters here, and I don't take kindly to newbies attempting to portray themselves as being in some form of personal contact with me when they most certainly have not been.

Drico.

Leave_Me_Alone!

Drico One wrote:I had a listen to Keane last night and well, I was struck by the earnest boredom of it all. Yes, it's pretty, but, Jesus, if this is what we are now reduced to clinging on to, I think we have to admit that all that the PSBs stood for over the years counted for diddly-squat. They have no legacy.

Let me be more precise: I'm not a huge fan of strumming guitars accompanied by mournful vocalists, or vice versa really, and crave the excitement of a thrilling electro pulse. Therefore, Morrissey, Keane, and Belle and Sebastian, among others, are not quite my cup of tea. A concoction of synth and guitars I can happily live with, but guitar dirge a la Radiohead and I just rapidly lose interest. So to cut to the quick: What great synth records are out there waiting to be checked out? Yes, I know Miss Kittin is on the way, and that Erlend has a compilation out, but where are the Fischerspooners and Ladytrons of 2004? Where are the Dubstars and Saint Etiennes of the mid-noughties? Where is the love?

Drico.

Spot on Drico Morrissey, Keane, and Belle and Sebastian, these all bore me to, thats what we want yes Ladytron, Felix Da Housecat, Dubstar and Saint Etienne also Goldfrapp is fantastic & Royksopp.

Lethe wrote:Eldritch, have you heard the Killers album then?

I love Mr Brightside so much and have done since I heard it when it was originally released.

Good to see it go top ten this week.

Got the promo two days ago and it's very good indeed. At first listen I was a bit disappointed, because the singles Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me stick out so clearly – they are after all to my ears the two best singles of the year so far. But after a couple of listens the rest of the tracks started to shine too: Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine, On Top and Indie Rock'N'Roll are especially ones to look out for. It really is an outstanding debut – even though The Sunday Times was probably exaggarating when it called it one of the best debut albums ever last week...

Oh, and if you go to www.thekillersmusic.com, you can hear 30-second snippets of all album tracks in the "music"-section.

Eldritch wrote:

Lethe wrote:Eldritch, have you heard the Killers album then?

I love Mr Brightside so much and have done since I heard it when it was originally released.

Good to see it go top ten this week.

Got the promo two days ago and it's very good indeed. At first listen I was a bit disappointed, because the singles Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me stick out so clearly – they are after all to my ears the two best singles of the year so far. But after a couple of listens the rest of the tracks started to shine too: Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine, On Top and Indie Rock'N'Roll are especially ones to look out for. It really is an outstanding debut – even though The Sunday Times was probably exaggarating when it called it one of the best debut albums ever last week...

Oh, and if you go to www.thekillersmusic.com, you can hear 30-second snippets of all album tracks in the "music"-section.

Thanks. I've managed to download a few of the tracks but there are a hell of a lot of loops around.

I was trying to work out why On Top was so familiar then I realised that it was a b-side on the original Mr Brightside.

Eldritch wrote: Syntax: Meccano Mind – sort of Underworld meets Depeche Mode

Now you got me interested!

I was becoming totally disillusioned with popular music, but two albums in the past month have restored some faith. I know he's easy to dislike, and he's miserable, and he goes on too much about 'that' court case - but 'You Are The Quarry' really is a fantastic record. Wonderful production and sharp lyrics equals perfect pop! In terms of back catalogue, 'Quarry' is Morrissey's 'Very'- well-crafted songs, supposedly reduced in worth due to breeziness, yet still meaningful and enjoyable simultaneously.
The second record I have extremely enjoyed, somewhat surprisingly as I didn't buy the first album, is 'A Grand Don't Come For Free' by The Streets. A bona fide 'concept' album (unlike 'Nightlife'), it really is magical. Musically, I was blown away at the variety; like 'Quarry' its production is impeccable. 'Blinded By The Lights' is, and I'm sure people who've heard the album will agree, without doubt the best four minutes I've listened to in years. Not the kind of record I believed I would like, which sums up this whole thread, so if you're unsure on what's out there (and you don't fancy Keane!) go buy these two records - neither disappoint!