Keane Album: “Perfect Symmetry”

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Adapter: Chris Fish. <p>Personnel: Tom Chaplin (vocals, guitar); Tim Rice-Oxley (guitar, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Jesse Quin (guitar, bass guitar, percussion, background vocals); Chris Fish (cello); Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, background vocals). <p>Additional personnel: Anael Train (vocals); Stephen Hussey (violin); Jim Hunt (saxophone); Jo Silverston, Ian Harris (musical saw). <p>Audio Mixer: Mark Stent . <p>One glance at the cover art of 2008's PERFECT SYMMETRY, and it's clear that Keane has made a notable shift in its aesthetic, with geometric shapes replacing the more ornate, vintage look of past albums. SYMMETRY's music, not surprisingly, follows suit, with the British alt-rock band veering off in a striking synth-pop-influenced direction. While frontman Tom Chaplin's plaintive vocals provide the crucial thread of familiarity, the album's arrangements are generally beat-driven and keyboard-heavy, often edging on techno territory (particularly the robotic rhythms of "You Haven't Told Me Anything"). Though the record isn't a complete departure (see the aching, piano-led "Love Is the End"), it's certain to be divisive among diehard fans, with plenty of debate spurred on by "Spiralling" and other telltale signs of Keane's glossy, synth-loving makeover.

I enjoy this CD, give it a listen/sample.

Susan's voice was unique,so sorry to read of her passing away from her battle with cancer.