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Promises Promises...

Keefey | Cardiff, UK | 02/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this album prior to See Through This and Leave, and have to say that I much prefer it to its predecessor. Kick Up the Flames.. is a fine album from start to end.



The album may feel a bit "proggy" for some, with its extended bass and synth sections, but don't let this put you off; this album rocks. The lead singer's voice is very reminiscent of Liam Gallagher, and, in my opinion, this album shows the direction Oasis *should* have taken following Definitely Maybe.



Beware, if you have a sub-woofer, turn it down before putting this on - I've blown two of the blighters on this album now (New Toys and Talking to a Brick Wall have lots of low level bass that makes them go loon).



One of the things I particularly like about this album is its non-linearity, every track seems to suddenly twist into a different direction - for example Talking to a Brick Wall initially seems slow and plodding, only to break out into a frenzy, Same Mistakes starts almost like a lullaby, but ends in a manic haze of angst, and Into My Arms, a beautiful love song, ends in a plethora of industrial noise.



The only track I can easily miss out on is In Your Prime, it just doesn't seem to go anywhere.



The majority of this album is a high point, but I am particularly fond of Same Mistakes, Promises Promises, Blind Pilots and Written Apology.



It may not be to everyone's tastes, but it certainly works for me. Give it a whirl..."

One of the best albums of 2003 finally released in the US

Alex | Houston | 05/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I could hardly believe that this album actually was released in th US, much to my surprise I see this at my local record store (even the latest Muse album has gotten a domestic released) well anyways no matter how late it is, this is just a phenomenal record. After the first album you could see the potential in these guys but I didnt expect them to completely blow me away like they did with this album. Every single song on here is great, not a weak link. The opener "the same mistakes" starts off the album on a very strong foot and never lets down until the end of the 10 minute final track. The sheer violence in some of the song structures (music box for example) is remarkable, and the whole album shows a depth that is rarely found in music today as well as a lush sonic soundscape throughout the album. I cant reccomend this enough. 5 stars out of 5"

They are still playing the song

alexander laurence | Los Angeles, CA | 04/22/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I saw this band at the recent CMJ festival. It was their first New York City performance. They were intent on making an impression. They came off at times like a shoegazer band that occasionally wanted to be as heavy as Nine Inch Nails. When you listen to the records, they take you on a strange journey that is unpredictable. Songs like the mellow "The Same Mistakes" is a far cry from the heavy metal of "Promises, Promises." Singer Ben Gautrey recalls the vocal stylings of Liam Gallagher, but they probably sound more like The Who than Oasis. Other songs get more into the electronic sounds of the Warp Label and Radiohead's music. This record has already succeeded in the UK. Many indie kids in America follow the British Magazines like dogs to vomit. Whether this more progressive sound will catch on in the States is debatable. People seem pretty happy reliving the Britpop era of 1994-95. The Coopers dare to move on to the next thing."