2007-02-03
On this, their fifth studio album, Indie/alt rock a.k.a. Brit pop survivors the Bluetones take a big step toward resurrecting themselves from “the threat of obscurity” by reinventing themselves with a “fresh sound.” But the charts have not been kind and even their first US release could not drum up enough interest to support a nine-gig US tour, which was scrapped before launch. There is enough talent and variety in these ten original poppie tunes to please the average contemporary musical palate, even if none of them will burn anybody’s house down. -- MostlyYo La Tengo
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
The Submarines
Declare A New State
BLACK JOE LEWIS
Tell em What Your Name Is
MONEY MARK
Brand new By Tomorrow
ROBERT POLLARD
Normal Happiness
THE MINOR PROFITS
Distant Radio
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