Inside In The Inside Out - Kooks

The Kooks formed in 2004 whilst at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music where they were all students. The band were signed instantly to Virgin Records after playing and impressing at Brighton's Free Butt Festival. Their fourteen track 'Inside In/Inside Out' album was consequently released in January 2006, an album from which six Top 40 singles were released. The bands most commercially successful single to date has been 'Naïve', a track which hit a high of Number 5 in the Official UK Chart. The single actually turned out to be the 19th best selling single of 2006, a true testament to the strength of this release. The first time I came to know of The Kooks ...  Read the complete review

Released in 2006, the kooks debut album brought them masses of new followers. Their style attracted more than indie fans, with a rock element to their music appealing to other fans too. This album was a massive hit and certainly made me love the kooks music. The first track is 'seaside', and introduces the kooks style of music well. Great acoustics here, the guitar work blends well with vocalist Luke pritchard's immensely talented voice. Not their best effort by a long shot in my opinion, but a nice, slow tempo introduces their music without alienating potential fans. To the second track then, and a massive change in style. This is a real rock track ...  Read the complete review

The Kooks are Luke Pritchard (vocals/guitar), Hugh Harris (guitar), Max Rafferty (bass), and Paul Garred (drums). The band are named after a David Bowie song, but this doesnt at all reflect their style. The band met while at Brighton Music College. Essentially they are a really low budget garage rock band, although they do sound rough around the edges, I believe this gives them their charm. Their influences are The Police, The Strokes and strangely The Everly Brothers. Again, these influences dont really help describe the bands innocent sound. This album is their debit released in 2006 and contains Top 20 hit 'You Dont Love Me' and 'She Moves In Her ...  Read the complete review

*A bit of back ground on The Kooks* They are an english rock band, formed at their Brighton stage school in 2004. They currently consist of lead singer Luke pritchard, Paul Garred, Hugh Harris and Peter Denton. Luke Pritchard: He was born 2 March 1985 in Lewisham, London. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band. He began his music career in a band called Covernote which played a lot of covers and toured the London music scene. Paul Garred: He was born born 23 May 1985 in Seaford. He is the percussionist for the band. He started in a band called Stairwell when he was 14. Hugh Harris: He was born born 19 ...  Read the complete review

The first album from the Brighton boys doesn't disappoint, Rock/pop at its best. Its an album Packed with great rock songs and catchy pop undertones. The album starts with a song titles seaside which is a slow melodic number that in no way shape or form sets the tone for the album however it shows how raw and full of emotion lead singer Luke Prichard's voice can be. Then starts the song 'See the world' which in complete contrast to Seaside has thunderous guitars and brilliant energy. The transition from 'seaside' to 'See the world' is my favourite part of the album. The two songs almost feel as one despite how very different they are. Third song on the album ...  Read the complete review