Sunday 8 February 2015

The Charlatans - Modern Nature [12", 2LP, Limited Edition]

MODERN NATURE by THE CHARLATANS is the first album from 2015 that i've bought this year. And i like it so much it wouldn't surprise me if it will eventually appear in my Top 10 list of this year - even though we've still got nearly 11 months to go for that. But what a great record it is. Mostly uplifting soulful songs with a pretty summery vibe, despite the fact that the circumstances for making this album after the tragic death of their drummer Jon Brookes were not so bright at all. It's got hammond organs, funky guitars, catchy hooks and basslines. More than once it vaguely reminded me of both New Order and Primal Scream, until i realised that this album actually simply sounds like The Charlatans, 25 years after their debut album Some Friendly. The edition i have is the double LP on heavy gold vinyl; the second disc contains 4 bonus tracks. It also includes a fold-out poster insert with lyrics on the other side. The whole package looks gorgeous.

Label: BMG Rights Management
Cat.nr.: 538014171
Year of release: 2015

SIDE A:
01. Talking In Tones
02. So Oh
03. Come Home Baby
04. Keep Enough
05. In The Tall Grass
06. Emilie

SIDE B:
01. Let The Good Times Be Never Ending
02. I Need You To Know
03. Lean In
04. Trouble Understanding
05. Lot To Say

SIDE C:
01. We Sleep On Borrowed Time
02. Walk With Me

SIDE D:
01. As Long As You Stick With Me
02. I Will Never Leave You (Demo)

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