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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

John caught me being a sneaky bastard two weeks ago when I may have regurged one of my older posts here on Side One Track One. It was enough to make me feel bad and make sure whoever I chose for this week was really special. That said, before I say any more, why don’t you just go ahead and let that first track start up. Yes. Now, at this point, the keys should have started up, and I feel like it’s a moment of 'nuff said, but if you insist that I share more ...

This, my dear friends, are The Courteeners. Though I admit the fact that these guys aren’t really game-changers in terms of British rock, it has to be said that the sound they deliver is absolutely superb. Now if you know me well enough, you know that they already had me at "British," but it’s more than that here. The Courteeners are sons of Manchester, and it’s a bit different up there in the North. Said to be tougher and thicker-skinned, you’re not going to get that whiney pop that you might find in the London boroughs. This is grittier and ought to be a cheap affair, but there’s a prevalent theatric sound backing it all - simple spoken vocals and short, plain riffs are buffered by heavy drums and sweeping strings. With this gruff demeanor playing to such a big sound, the Courteeners lend way to a darker tone of pop. It’s got a f*ck all demeanor that doesn’t really care about you, but it retains just enough pop aspects to still make it attractive and approachable. It’s a dirty seduction is what that is.

:The Courteeners - Cross My Heart And Hope To Fly:

:The Courteeners - Meanwhile Back At The Ranch:



When he’s not sleeping or being lazy, Brad writes and creates for Both Sides of the Mouth.  If you’d like to reach him regarding his writings here on Side One: Track One, feel free to contact him here.

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