It's a really listenable alternative to mass-produced pop
Leisure Noise is one of those rare albums which border on pop but are still respectable to own and own up to owning. The tracks are melodic, but are also thoughtful. There is a high point and low point to this album which is very reminiscent of Manic Street Preachers or maybe Stereophonics, but the music itself has a feel very distinct of both those bands. It's a good listen that flows from beginning to end. Put it on, and just listen, and you'll note that there's not a song out of place. It's a complete package, and that's nice in a time where the manufacture of chart friendly singles are the mainstay of the music industry.
Once Again, Excellent British Pop/Rock
I came across this album totally by accident while listening to a bunch of other mp3's. I didn't know anything about this band prior to that. But the music did it. The songs are very interesting melodically and the overall musical production is of high quality. Did I mention that the vocals are excellent too? Its rare to hear such original music that is so well rounded and nicely packaged. Jesus Christ is the ultimate track on this album in my mind. It fits right into the classic Pop/Rock hall of fame with other classics from the Beatles, Queen, Oasis and so forth.
Oasis wishes they made this cd!
This CD is simply put a great work. My wife( who doesn't keep up with music at all) asked me who was in the cd player the other night as we were going out. As my title suggest I think Oasis wishes they wrote songs this good. OH JIM is certainly a great song as well as many others. One of the best CD's the past couple of years without question. I agree with another reviewer though there should have been lyrics and band information.
From Earth With Love
This was recommended to me by a friend who is notoriously picky about his music, who emphatically insisted that I get this CD. It was an excellent recommendation. This group demonstrates a wide range in their songwriting, from the plaintive "Black Ghost" to the speeding-ticket song "To Earth With Love," carrying you through the entire disc without a hitch. The last track, "Jesus Christ" is easily one of my favorite songs lately - prayerful, pleading, and musically very interesting. I'm not a religious man, but I can feel a certain... something about that song that I really like, on many levels. I took a star off my rating, though, because the liner notes consist of nothing but abstract color blobs. I would have liked to have had the lyrics to look at, or more band info, but I'm weird like that. The music is solid, though, so it's a good buy.
Hampered by bad sequencing
If this were an LP, it would be clear that the first "side" was far superior. The first 6 songs - Dimstar, Joy!, Oh Jim, My Son Mystic, Black Ghost, and To Earth With Love - are representative of what would appear to be a classic album. However, the remaining tracks fall short of the goal set by the preceeding ones. Also, Gay Dad make the unfortunate mistake of saving the worst track - Jesus Christ - for last. I'm the kind of person that likes listening to albums straight through, which made this a little disappointed. Still, feel free to buy it and play around with the sequencing. I think you'll be pleased.
