Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012

sherm42 · 04-01-12, 07:14 PM

I thought their last album, Perfect Symmetry, was terrible. I accept bands that try to grow and change their sound, but that album went all kinds of wrong ways.

So far, this sounds like a return to form and the sound of their first two albums, which I loved.

Anyone else interested?

DVD Josh · 04-01-12, 10:57 PM

I liked Perfect Symmetry save for a few of the commercial songs. I don't know what Night Train was though. This one I'm looking forward to.

JAA · 04-02-12, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sherm42

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I thought their last album, Perfect Symmetry, was terrible. I accept bands that try to grow and change their sound, but that album went all kinds of wrong ways.

So far, this sounds like a return to form and the sound of their first two albums, which I loved . . .

I couldn't agree more. I love those first two albums, but the last two really missed the mark. This new single really does sound like return to their classic sound. I'm optimistic about this new one.

Daytripper · 04-02-12, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DVD Josh

I liked Perfect Symmetry save for a few of the commercial songs. I don't know what Night Train was though. This one I'm looking forward to.

There were 2 or 3 decent songs on "Perfect Symmetry", such as the first single. Which took the longest time for me to get into. But now, I love it. "Night Train" was a, well, trainwreck. All kinds of awful.

printerati · 04-02-12, 08:17 PM

That track does have me a bit hopeful for the new album. Dear God, the last two (well, 1.5) were bad.

Giles · 04-02-12, 10:59 PM

so is the 'Mint Pack' Deluxe Edition being released in the States?

1. You Are Young
2. Silenced By The Night
3. Disconnected
4. Watch How You Go
5. Sovereign Light Cafe
6. On The Road
7. The Starting Line
8. Black Rain
9. Neon River
10. Day Will Come
11. In Your Own Time
12. Sea Fog

Bonus tracks (exclusive to Deluxe edition):
13. Strangeland
14. Run With Me
15. The Boys
16. It's Not True

I'm answering my own question here, according to Amazon website there is a CD deluxe edition, but no track listing, but I'm assuming it's all 16 tracks.

printerati · 05-12-12, 08:49 AM

Amazon MP3 now has the standard album (with digital booklet) for $5, and the deluxe version (with the bonus tracks and digital booklet) for $12.99. You could just buy the standard version and then buy the four bonus tracks individually to save a few bucks.

The iTunes deluxe version is $13.99, and has a fifth bonus track titled "Myth" that cannot be purchased separately.

Throwing Copper · 05-13-12, 01:17 AM

it's a good record and a return to form.

the last couple albums were fucking terrible.

nice to hear Keane do what they do best

JesseCuster · 05-15-12, 09:03 AM

Disconnected is terrific IMO. Ungodly singing.

bearkiss · 05-15-12, 10:46 AM

I've now been listening to it for a full week and I can't get past the thought that it's incredibly bland and just down right boring! I'm now glad I didn't buy tickets for the upcoming nashville show!

Rocketdog2000 · 05-16-12, 07:07 AM

While definitely a step up from the last album and a half they've released, it's still not quite on par with the first two. It's nice background music, but most of it lacks passion.

Giles · 05-16-12, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bearkiss

I've now been listening to it for a full week and I can't get past the thought that it's incredibly bland and just down right boring! I'm now glad I didn't buy tickets for the upcoming nashville show!

the tix for the Strathmore Hall Bethesda Maryland show are too expensive if you ask me: 55-75 bucks (!!) ... uh, no thanks.

bearkiss · 05-16-12, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Giles

the tix for the Strathmore Hall Bethesda Maryland show are too expensive if you ask me: 55-75 bucks (!!) ... uh, no thanks.

wow - the nashville show was only $29.50 - $32

printerati · 05-16-12, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketdog2000

While definitely a step up from the last album and a half they've released, it's still not quite on par with the first two. It's nice background music, but most of it lacks passion.

Yeah, I have to agree. "Sovereign Light Cafe" is the only track that immediately grabbed me, although the first single linked above isn't bad.

Throwing Copper · 05-17-12, 10:19 PM

I'm liking this album. That last album was awful.

Good singing, nice melodies. That's all Keane needs to do.

04-01-12, 07:14 PM	#1
sherm42 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,930	Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 I thought their last album, Perfect Symmetry, was terrible. I accept bands that try to grow and change their sound, but that album went all kinds of wrong ways. So far, this sounds like a return to form and the sound of their first two albums, which I loved. Anyone else interested?

04-01-12, 10:57 PM	#2
DVD Josh DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: In My Own Little World Posts: 19,355	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 I liked Perfect Symmetry save for a few of the commercial songs. I don't know what Night Train was though. This one I'm looking forward to. __________________ *DVDTALK GOLD TRADER* http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/cwrujosh

04-02-12, 08:17 PM	#5
printerati DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,017	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 That track does have me a bit hopeful for the new album. Dear God, the last two (well, 1.5) were bad.

04-02-12, 10:59 PM	#6
Giles DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 29,864	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 so is the 'Mint Pack' Deluxe Edition being released in the States? 1. You Are Young 2. Silenced By The Night 3. Disconnected 4. Watch How You Go 5. Sovereign Light Cafe 6. On The Road 7. The Starting Line 8. Black Rain 9. Neon River 10. Day Will Come 11. In Your Own Time 12. Sea Fog Bonus tracks (exclusive to Deluxe edition): 13. Strangeland 14. Run With Me 15. The Boys 16. It's Not True I'm answering my own question here, according to Amazon website there is a CD deluxe edition, but no track listing, but I'm assuming it's all 16 tracks. __________________ [2ndDVDTalk Action/Adventure/Crime Challenge 2013 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / My DVD collection Entertainment or Die soundillustrated - Weekly Music Food Last edited by Giles; 04-02-12 at 11:18 PM.

05-12-12, 08:49 AM	#7
printerati DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,017	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 Amazon MP3 now has the standard album (with digital booklet) for $5, and the deluxe version (with the bonus tracks and digital booklet) for $12.99. You could just buy the standard version and then buy the four bonus tracks individually to save a few bucks. The iTunes deluxe version is $13.99, and has a fifth bonus track titled "Myth" that cannot be purchased separately.

05-13-12, 01:17 AM	#8
Throwing Copper DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,237	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 it's a good record and a return to form. the last couple albums were fucking terrible. nice to hear Keane do what they do best

05-15-12, 09:03 AM	#9
JesseCuster DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: The Appian Way by way of Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,093	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 Disconnected is terrific IMO. Ungodly singing. __________________ "One more anal-probing gyro-pyro levitating ectoplasm alien anti-matter story and I'm going to take out my gun and shoot somebody." - Fox Mulder The X-Files DVD Profiler

05-15-12, 10:46 AM	#10
bearkiss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee (but don't hold that against me) Posts: 498	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 I've now been listening to it for a full week and I can't get past the thought that it's incredibly bland and just down right boring! I'm now glad I didn't buy tickets for the upcoming nashville show!

05-16-12, 07:07 AM	#11
Rocketdog2000 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,006	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 While definitely a step up from the last album and a half they've released, it's still not quite on par with the first two. It's nice background music, but most of it lacks passion. __________________ "Curse you and your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

05-17-12, 10:19 PM	#15
Throwing Copper DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,237	Re: Keane - Strangeland - May 7, 2012 I'm liking this album. That last album was awful. Good singing, nice melodies. That's all Keane needs to do.