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. -- MostlyJACKIE GREENE
Giving Up the Ghost
Dave Mason
Future's Past
Drive-By Truckers
A Blessing And A Curse
Brett Newski
Land Air Sea Garage
VOODOO SWING
Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos, and Scars
AINA HAINA
Aina Haina
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