What a real delight! There's nothing genuinely new here, but this UK band has managed to pull off a real trick with this album. There are touches of Flaming Lips/Mercury Rev - especially on 'Mathematics', while Grand Drive, Micah P Hinson, Kristofferson, Springsteen, Ian Hunter and even The Divine Comedy all appear to have influenced these 12 (including a hidden track) superb songs. I have to confess to never having heard of them before this album, but at the time of writing it's just entered the UK album charts in the top ten. Makes a change from Il Divo and Daniel O'Donnell...
Saw Cherry Ghost on TV singing the track ' roses ' which tempted me to buy the album. 'Roses' for me is probably my favourite off the album and I think the best track but it is a bit of a grower, need to listen to it a few times but not a bad album.
Very good album, it takes a few plays to get into but you can soon understand that there are a few classics in the making from the obvious '4.00am', track seven 'False Alarm' and 'Mathematics all have real quality running through them, many which you know will become will great sing along tunes. I look foward to seening the guys live. Best Regards KS
I love this album. I heard a track on Radio 6 - "People help the people" and had to buy the album. There is a good mixture of songs and styles on the album - Would recommend.
Full of life, influences and surprises this is a very enjoyable ride - so go for it! Cherry Ghost and his production team have created a strangely ramshackle precision on this coat of many colours. He has an excellent voice and writes some poignant yet catchy tunes. The arrangements are indulgent and bizarre yet apt. It sort of defies description so you'll have to have a listen.....