2007
Sep
4
Roots and Echoes
I just got my CD version of the new album by The Coral: Roots and Echoes.
I wouldn’t say I’d ever been a big fan of theirs. I have their first eponymous album from 2002 and it does have a few stand out tracks, but I could take it or leave it. That changed this year though after seeing them at Glastonbury. They played an awesome set and although I didn’t see the whole thing, I was bowled over by their rendition of the new single, “Who’s gonna find me”. Among all that miserable weather they managed to make a large crowd very happy indeed.
I was rather disturbed to discover that the popular single was the first track, as this is usually a sign that the rest of the album will be shit. But not in this case. We’re taken on a great ride that encompasses their unique combination of rock, country, folk, indie pop and even bossa-nova — and it’s a real grower. There are a couple of duff tracks: “Jacqueline” is MOR and “Rebecca You” is a bit of a filler, but the rest of the album is fabulous and they keep one of the best songs until last, an upbeat track “Music at Night” that sounds like a cross between Dick Dale, The Verve and Nick Cave yet will have you hopping about to it’s infectious beat.
This is probably my favourite album of the moment; I’m looking forward to seeing what more these Wirral boys come up with.
20/9/2007 1:26pm
I must have listened to this album at least once a day since I bought it. It’s getting better all the time and tracks I previously thought were a bit dull have become my favourites. I’m excited to have tickets to see them at The Roundhouse in Camden in October. Ace!
Lisa
26/9/2007 2:04pm
Well hello there Mr Hill,
I’m not being a stalker honest :)
I was just bored at work and playing with LinkdIn and found you…
Glad to see you’ve escaped Brighton and the corporate grind. How is that there Lahndahn treating you?
Hope all is well
Lisa