That's Entertainment : White Lies
The White Lies are a UK three-piece who have recently released their third album Big TV.
Normally I don't gush about newish bands as it comes across as conceited and churlish (much like pretty much everything else I do :-) ).
Anyway...I've had this band's new album for two weeks and pretty much have had it on the I-tunes and I-pod non-stop. There's just a connection and it sounds fantastic.
I sort of knew what I was getting in to, because I'd bought their second album Ritual back in early 2011, just on spec and liked it, particularly the single Bigger Than Us.
But this new album is exceptional from start to finish. And the beauty is, I've gone back and delved in to the 2nd album and even had a chance to go check out their debut 2009 CD To Lose My Life...
On the Fiction Records label (The Cure), for mine, it's the sounds of Joy Division, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds and Echo and the Bunnymen being percolated via Talking Heads and Bloc Party, The Bravery and Interpol. And this new album has seen them broaden their palette, incorporating a larger sound, creating tunes imbued with a new confidence and bombast.
And whereas a similar band I really adored (The Editors) recently faltered, White Lies have taken the baton for dark but uplifting angular British rock. I'd go out on a limb and say these guys will be the next Muse in 5-7 years. But why not just enjoy the here and now?
So take a chance with the White Lies. They might just surprise you.
Have a good weekend!
To Love My Life...or Lose My Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGEjz12YLiM
Farewell To The Fairground http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmSqyMT0FQ
Bigger Than Us http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0yynlDmqQ
First Time Caller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0XNDaFXg8
Getting Even http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ob6Eps2Jvw
Tricky To Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-cib0xUF6w
Be Your Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z17K7Zsr5I
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