Britannia, Rule the (radio) Waves (Do You Like Rock Music? - British Sea Power)

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Product:	Do You Like Rock Music? - British Sea Power
Date:	06/02/08 (110 review reads)
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Advantages: epic, lyrically leftfield

Disadvantages: too quirky for some

For a long time the band British Sea Power have been somewhat misunderstood by both the industry and the public. First off all its their name, which doesn't say rock or indie quite like the names 'Led Zepplin' and 'The Libertines' might do. Then theres the lyrics. The word 'random' gets thrown around a lot today without being true. British Sea Power fortunately can be labelled this. After all, what other bands choose to sing about gulls and collapsing ice shelfs, combined with references to Fyodor Dostoevsky and Canvey Island FC? Its this randomness which makes British Sea Power one of the most intruiging bands around today. If you want melody and a riff or two, whilst getting educated about Bernard Montgomery then this could be the four-man indie rock group you've always wanted. Joy Division have been likened to them but BSP are much cooler. They had a lead singer called Ian and BSP has one called Yan.

Do you Like Rock Music? is the bands latest effort, cementing their unique sound with this hour long feast. There are moments of magic, notably the song 'Atom' which with its brilliant narrative and blend of rock perfectly manages to sum up the album. Other highlights include the fantastic 'Waving Flags', as well as 'Lights out for the darker skies'.

Do You Like Rock Music? is lyrically left-field (songs dedicated to eastern european migrants) which probably rules out it ever troubling the single charts. Instead, expect to see the band fronting a nationwide tour very soon with festival appearances along the way. If you can, make sure to see them before the tide goes out again on this wonderful band.

1. "All In It"
2. "Lights Out for Darker Skies"
3. "No Lucifer"
4. "Waving Flags"
5. "Canvey Island"
6. "Down on the Ground"
7. "A Trip Out"
8. "The Great Skua"
9. "Atom"
10. "No Need to Cry"
11. "Open the Door"
12. "We Close Our Eyes"

You will love if you like- Arcade Fire, Pixies, early 1980s indie, learning about british history

You will hate if you like- Scouting for Girls, Rianna, Adele, Girls Aloud etc

(also on ciao as carneypingu)

Summary: its a triumphant third