Wed 21 Feb 2007
Every once in a great while you discover a piece of music that you simply cannot stop playing over and over again. In my adventures through the UK’s music scene I stumbled upon Keane’s Under the Iron Sea. This CD instantly became one of my favorites, especially the tunes Atlantic, Leaving So Soon, and Crystal Ball. The melodies are unique and intricate while preserving the flavor and style of modern UK music that I enjoy. Very few disks have matched the continuous back-to-back play time I’ve given Under the Iron Sea in the past year. I still don’t tire of the melodies. If you haven’t checked this out yet, you absolutely must.
After listening to this CD for a few months, I purchased Hopes and Fears, Keane’s previous release. It’s usually hard to go in the other direction once you’ve heard a group’s most recent release, however, I have really enjoyed Hopes and Fears nearly as much as Under the Iron Sea. Keane’s sound evolved slightly between the two CDs, but for the most part, it still has all of the wonderful characteristics of Under the Iron Sea. If you’ve never heard them before and want to listen, pick up the newest release.
