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Title: Different is good
Review: "Under The Iron Sea" is radically different from Keane's previous cd "Hopes and Fears" and the difference is wonderful. The album serves up some funky techno sounds and catchy hooks, heavy on synthesizers and great lyrics. Tom Chaplin has improved his breathing control, and although still audible, he no longer sounds heavily congested. Some of the musical arrangements appear to be written specifically to cover his breathing. Whatever they're doing, it works. Several outstanding tracks grace this cd. "The Hamburg Song" is a wonderful ballad that reminds the listener of the previous album. "Broken Toy" is very good as well as "Atlantic" "Crystal Ball" (which plays first in reverse then correctly) and "Is It Any Wonder?" Forget all the comparisons to Bono and U2. Keane isn't just a U2 knock off band. They deserve credit for their own work.
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