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Make room for thisIn my view, Elbow has been not received the attention they've deserved, neglected and passed by as the spotlight has shown instead on similarly innovative countrymen Radiohead and Coldplay. Perhaps their excellent new CD will change that. The Seldom Seen Kid moves from songs filled with Pink Floydian grandeur (ex., "the Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver"), to Beatlesque sing-alongs ("One Day Like This") and a lot of quality material along the way. The arrangements are stunning, including an ext…
Some Gems But DisappointingI tired of this album very quickly. The song "Grounds for Divorce" is really rocking, perhaps the best song on the album. "Friend of Ours" is very poignant and also very good. However, most of the other songs are lackluster. They just feel like they are more built than inspired (if that makes any sense). If you are looking for a great Elbow album then run (RUN!) out and buy "A Cast of Thousands" which is a masterpiece. If you're a seasoned Elbow fan then you'll find something to like here but maybe not as much as you hope for.
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