I'd be Lying If I Said This Wasn't Special (To Lose My Life... - White Lies)

Member Name: robertjb

Product:	To Lose My Life... - White Lies
Date:	31/08/09 (25 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Dark, Great Lyrics

Disadvantages: Some tracks aren't as good as the singles

This is one of the UK's biggest debut bands at the moment. Having originally been called Fear of Flying. They are a 3 piece alternative rock band originally from West London. White Lies formed back in October 2007 and have gradually grown in stature due to the impressive singles "Unfinished Business" and "Death". So far they have already played major festivals and have been stated by many as to be the band to watch in 2009. My favourite tracks off this album have to be:

(1) Death, their third single released from the album. It starts off slowly and builds up to a roaring finale. The keyboard works really well on this song.

(2) To lose my life, this is the first White Lies song I heard and it's the second single off the album. The chorus will get stuck in your head for days. This is probably their most popular song.

(3) A place to hide, another slow song that builds up. The vocals and lyrics are great. Its not the best single but one of my favourite off the album anyway.

(6) Est, the intro is quite creepy but works well. Whilst being a slower song it's one of my favourites off the album as it's just so unique.

(8) Farewell to the Fairground, probably my favourite song off the album. It's the fourth single released off their album. The lyrics are the best off the album and will probably get stuck in your head. Again the keyboard works really well.

This is a superb debut album and I can only think of a few debuts which are as good as this. If you are a fan of the Editors or Joy Division or just looking for something different then pick this up. Some people may find the songs a bit gloomy but they are great songs. The album is now available for around £5 at most retailers so you'd be mad not to pick up a copy!

Summary: A fantastic debut album from a band set to have a bright future