New Music From Keane
Keane delivers yet another rock ballad.
Oh Keane, so many obstacles you've overcome in your short career. It's been difficult trying to play down those Coldplay comparisons with your debut Hopes And Fears. It's been hard to truly shine on your own. It was equally difficult dealing with your singer's drinking and drug problem, canceled tours and the darker more thoughtful follow-up Under The Iron Sea failing to grab any new fans here in the States.
I may sound flippant in my description of the life and times of Keane, but in actuality, Tom Chaplin and Co. are great songwriters and kings of the modern rock ballad. Air Supply, Harry Nilsson and even Jeff Buckley all had the ability to elevate the listener above the music with their voices. So, the Coldplay comparisons could never apply in the rock ballad realm, because Chris Martin's vocals can in no way touch Chaplin's.
"Spiralling" is the first single from Keane's latest album Perfect Symmetry. The track gives us an infectious late-80's synth lead with some bouncy "Let's Dance" era drum and bass. Big and boomy, especially for a group known for taking the smoother route at times. The added "woos" may come off as pure cheese, but after the first minute you'll be mouthing along with them. "Spiralling" is a highly infectious song and a nice big return from a little three-piece piano band.
Posted by Joe Roth on Aug 13, 2008 @ 7:32 am