#07067 The Bravery

The Bravery – The Sun And The Moon

US: 22nd May – Island

UK: 25th Jun – Polydor

 

NYC’s five piece The Bravery come back with the second album, follow to 2005’s self titled debut. The Sun And The Moon becomes more melodic, brighter and electronic. Could be compared to The Killers.

 

Outstanding tracks: ‘Bad Sun’, ‘Fistful Of Sand’ & ‘Time Won’t Let Me Go’.

 

Video Of The Week #26

Kula Shaker – Second Sight

 

First single lifted from their first album in 8 years, Strangefolk which is due for 20th Aug, while the single is one week prior to.

 

#07066 Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays – Uncle Dysfunktional

UK: 2nd Jul – Sequel

 

This is The Mondays, back with their first album since over 14 years. This is not The Mondays, without the founder members Paul Ryder and Mark Day. It’s an electronic funk album close to Shaun’s debut album which was released on 2003. The back of the Madchester kings mark the climate of New Ravement.

 

Outstanding track: ‘Country Disco’.

#07064/65 Athlete/The White Stripes

Athlete – Beyond The Neighbourhood

UK: 3rd Sep – Parlophone

 

Third album from London’s Athlete, they have not only beyong the neighbourhood, but beyong themselves to a new level, more electronic elements and no more Beta Band-ish.

The White Stripes – Icky Thump
US: 19th Jun – Warner Bros.
UK: 18th Jun – XL

The sixth album from Detriot’s Garage duo, the first album that does not design with red and white colors. Keyboard is fully use in the album, and old style Stripes country song which make Icky Thump one of the best of the year.

Outstaning tracks: ‘Icky Thump’ & ‘Conquest’.

#07063 Kula Shaker

Kula Shaker – Strangefolk

UK: 20th Aug – Strangefolk

 

Hurrah! The return of the king Kula Shaker, their long-awaited third album. After 8 more years hiatus, the band still get together (minus the keyboard which is being replaced by a new member) to make another album. Less Indian more root-rock, Kula Shaker does more 70’s as The Jeevas than what they did ten years before.

 

Outstanding track: ‘Great Dictator (Of The Free World)’, ‘Fool That I Am’ & ‘Song Of Love/Narayana’.

Video Of The Week #25

The Polyphonic Spree – Running Away

 

First single from their third album The Fragile Army via TVT on 19th Jun.

 

#07062 Air Traffic

Air Traffic – Fractured Life

UK: 2nd Jul – EMI

 

Started life from the Fierce Panda offshot Label Fandago, then picked by major label. Air Traffic sounds like Keane meets Muse, that should be what the major labels requiry.

 

Outstanding track: ‘Charlotte’.

 

Video Of The Week #24

Pull Tiger Tails – Hurricanes

 

Fourth single from Pull Tiger Tails to be released on 18th Jun and will be included on the yet untitled debut album both via B-Unique.

 

#07061 Clinic

Clinic – Funf

UK: 18th Jun – Domino

 

B-sides selection for Liverpool’s mysterious Clinic, range from 1999~2007.

 

 

#07060 The Twang

The Twang – Love It When I Feel Like This

UK: 4th Jun – B-Unique

 

Being titled one of the bands of ‘New Sound Of 2007’, Birmingham’s own The Twang capture the sound of Madchester bands like Happy Mondays and also the core of The Stone Roses.

 

Outstanding tracks: ‘Wide Awake’ & ‘Either Way’.