31-10-2010, 12:33
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Vilified in the UK press for being part of the 2nd division Radiohead clone set, alongside Muse & Coldplay, Keane have been given a bit of a rough critical ride.
This debut, however, stands on its' own merits IMHO. There are few recent albums that are drenched in so many winning melodic hooks, and I find this a delight from start to finish.
BTW, it's debateable that this band are an Alternative to anything much, but it feels like it belongs in here...