Costello Music
Artist(s):
The Fratellis
Label: Cherry Tree
Publisher(s):
Cherry Tree
Studio: Cherry Tree
Manufacturer: Cherry Tree
Binding: Audio CD
MPN: 000856102
List Price: $9.98
Our Price: $8.99
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Track Listing
1.
Henrietta
2.
Flathead
3.
Whistle For The Choir
4.
Chelsea Dagger
5.
Gutterati?, The
6.
For The Girl
7.
Doginabag
8.
Creepin Up The Backstairs
9.
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10.
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Editorial Reviews
From Amazon.co.uk
There's nothing terribly complicated about the Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, but that's by no means a criticism. Rather than inject their songs with complex chords, or steep their lyrics with their political and social agendas, this Glasgow trio have instead focussed on writing 13 songs that are pure, unabashed entertainment. And it's a pace--and an attitude--that doesn't let up, from the jumpy opening bars of "Henrietta" to the groupie-reminiscing of "Ole Black'n'Blue Eyes". In many ways, Costello Music sounds like a return to the hedonistic rush of early 1990s Britpop, with its exhilarating guitar riffs and arrogant swagger--"Chelsea Dagger" somehow applies the attitude of early Oasis to the pop catchiness of Great Escape-era Blur. But the Fratellis also know their history: the ska-punk of "Cuntry Boys & City Girls" and "For the Girl" has the Fratellis sounding like the cheeky offspring of the Clash, or a less-irritating Madness. But all this analysis kind of misses the point of Costello Music: this is music for dancing, not for contemplation. It's loud, fast and in-your-face, exactly what you'd expect from three young men with guitars. --Ted Kord
Customer Reviews
White Stripes meets the Beatles
Great release! This band is my favorite "new" find of the year. I can't help but smile when I listen. They have a DVD that has been released that is great too! Big sound for three guys from Scotland. All ages will love this one!
Costello Music
Costello Music is a great example of catchy, get up and sing guitar music. Choruses are meant to be sung en mass; verses are brief and don't get in the way of the choruses. It's fast, it's effective, it gets the job done. Think of it as a musical pick-me-up. It fades as it goes, and I think the later songs could have done with turning down the guitar a few notches, but it's a good album. Not great, but good. The best moment, it should be noted, is "Whistle for the Choir," the album's one moment of rest.
a little wild
I like several songs on this CD--some are a bit "wild" or "overdone" for my taste. It took over a year since I first heard "Whistle For the Choir" before I was able to find it.
Concheeta Saberhagen, Queen of Shoes
Awesome album! Loud, fun and fast - makes you want to get up and go! No fillers - every song is a winner. Flavors of The Kinks, T-Rex, Elton John, The Clash and Stray Cats. John Lennon sounding lead vocals and Beatles-ish harmony. Buy it!!
A Fun CD
I had never heard this CD before purchasing it, it was reccomended to me by Amazon because I had recently picked up a couple of Libertine CDs. I have to say that this is a GREAT CD and I am glad Amazon reccomended it to me. It is a lot of fun, they have their style but they are sure to keep it interesting throughout the whole CD. I will be picking up their other CDs soon!
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