Keane
 

So, I'm digging the shit out of Spiraling. The synth (or is that a guitar?) line is so awesome it feels like an instant classic. I hope it's not lifted.

Keane - Spiraling


I also want to admit that, despite writing a fairly detrimental review of Under the iron sea, I've listened to it quite a bit this summer in preparation for Perfect Symmetry and it's definitely grown on me.

So yeah, I'm eagerly awaiting the new album, how about you? :)

I thought Under The Iron Sea was really the absolute pits. I was always prepared to give Keane a chance, but Tom's songwriting became so predictable and samey, each hook purely reminiscent of the previous one. Looks like they were going for the easy pops. Even if the album was perfectly listenable (it was), the end product was, on the whole, a more or less pretty damn boring experience.

I don't personally believe that he will be able to do any better with the new album, so I'm not exactly holding my breath. But, with that said, I am certainly somewhat curious and will be checking it out all the same.

What do you think of Spiraling?

personally I loved both albums and can't wait for this new one.

A good band but I've heard their sound before.

I think that Keane are fantastic.

I like Keane, but I think this song is just awful.

well I don't find it awful but it's not what everybody's used to by them

has anyone listened to the new album? it just leaked.

I like Keane and every fibre of my being screams back at me for being a boring twat.

What?!

I am sorry, but I do not see how people can like this band. If anyone can explain the appeal...

Oh fuck off...:rolleyes:

well I listened to the new album like five time now,and well it's definitely not as good as their previous.it's more pop and it is very easy to listen to.I'm not really disappointed.it isn't really that bad

Keane
 

I Enjoy Keane Alot But At The Same Time I Agree with Previous Post Of How They Are Very Predictable. This Is The Reason That I Cant Really Place Them As One Of My Favorite Bands...There New Cd Is Enjoyable, Yes a Bit More Popish But Good To Say The Least.

They're boring for me, but they're talented. and in no way do I consider them to be indie. When I hear a band played in a department store, I think that band has lost all chance of being considered indie.

Ignore I said that, though. I don't want to be "that guy" who starts a debate on genre.

I'm going to go track down the new album and see if they can change my mind on whether or not they're boring.

You're right, they're not particularly indie, much more pop, but I felt that they don't really share the same audience as Britney Spears....so...

I don't think Britney Spears's fans are a fair point of reference for all pop acts...

Im a fan of kean but I think this new album is terrible

It was a refference to the kind of pop acts that usually inhabit the pop forum. I'm assuming your complaint was based on the fact that the thread is located in the indie/alternative forum (no one has actually said they were indie). I was trying to explain why I opened the thread here, instead of in the pop forum. And I think we've both spent more energy than this line of discussion deserves...;)

I think the first album was amazing but the second one was not amazing, disappointing..

To be honest haven't listened to the third one yet.. *Is on my download list.. ^^;*