Blah... I think they are boring as hell...
Listened to their stuff quite a bit...
I'd rather hear Barry Manilow do the songs of Metallica, then sit through another bullshit Keane album.
I thought 'Hopes and Fears' was a very good album, but I don't consider myself a fan.
I hope this next album is less Coldplay like, although I have to say that Keane is a lot less boring.
I agree, he has a great voice.
What bugs me about his singing (granted, I only have the first CD) is those realllllly loud gasping breaths on the fast songs, especially.
I LOVE THEM!
Hopes and Fears is a GREAT GREAT album in my opinion.
I cant wait to see what their new one sounds like...
Its simple, beautiful lyrics and i love it!
I like them. They're like an interesting Coldplay, and the vocals are much better...I just picked up Under The Iron Sea today so I'm giving it a listen tommorrow.
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I love Keane. I saw them live last summer and it was such an enjoyable show - the crowd was pretty mellow, but that was nice cos I got to get up close to the stage.
And yes, they are Queen fans. I read a quote from the lead singer, Tom, and he said live at Wembley is probably the greatest influence on his musical career.
Oh, and the new album is pretty great!
^ Yep, I agree. Hopes and Fears was good, but I think this one's a step up; I don't know why it's getting trashed in a lot of reviews I've read...it's selling fantastically, though, so good for them!
I saw them live on Wednesday and they were incredible! We had probably the worst seats and it was still great. :)
Just bought it.
I'm writing this during the first hearing of the second track, "Is it Any Wonder."
So far, quite different from "Hopes and Fears." (First track - zzzzzzzz).
I do still like his voice.
His gasping breaths still bother me! ACK!