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Costello Music (Bonus Track Version)

The Fratellis

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 If there’s anything resembling a post-punk/post-modern/post-whatever cultural subtext to be found on this endlessly infectious debut from Glasgow trio The Fratellis, it might just be this: Rock and roll still hasn’t saved the world and likely never will — but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it. While undeniably fixated on the fab-mad days of early ‘90s Brit pop, the roots of the Frat’s musical heritage are a bit more tangled, drawing on the same boisterous UK music hall singalong traditions that have informed bands from the Kinks to Blur, yet seasoned with a whip-smart wit and shrewdly tempered by enough punk-ska-new wave-gleaned sensibilities — and on “Vince the Lovable Stoner,” even a little faux country twang — to keep it all interesting. The swaggering single “Chelsea Dagger” and its infectious doot-da-do-doot chorus could serve as a template for much of the album, with the band briskly tossing off highlights like the iPod TV spot soundtrack “Flathead,” the brash opener “Henrietta” and skiffle-rhythmed “Creepin’ Up the Backstairs” like some giddy hook machine.

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You drive a Bluebird?

If Franz Ferdinand, the Beatles, the Kooks, the Arctic Monkeys, and a prostitute got in a fight, it would sound like the Fratellis. Their sound is fresh, kinky, debauched, and sexy, and it never gets old, even through 14 tracks. The first 4 songs are the best, but just go on and get the whole thing. "Costello Music" is an eyebrow-arching guilty pleasure bursting out of Scotland, and it's about time.

It's here

I found out about the Fratellis differently than most. I listen to a web radio (pandora.com) that plays music based on what bands and songs you like. These guys have come up many times with Henrietta. So, album review: Henrietta 5/5: Great way to open up the album, and brought them their first top 20 UK hit Flathead 5/5: I'm so glad Apple had the taste to put this in their commercials. At the time of writing this, on the day of release, Flathead is number 47 on the top songs and this album is number 32. ON THE FIRST DAY. Whistle for the Choir 4/5: Ballads don't seem to be The Fratellis strong point, but it's still a good song. Chelsea Dagger 5/5: Best track on the album. I had originally heard this on the Safeway commercial, not realizing it was these guys. It's the catchiest and most memorable of these songs, and the lyrics are easy to remember (do do do, do do do, do do do do do do do...) The Gutterati? 4/5: This track wasn't on the UK version, but it was worth the buy. For the Girl 5/5: Another track with a simple melody that finds itself in my head often. Doginabag 4/5: Honestly, it's not a bad song, it's poorly placed. I prefer the songs before and after it over this, so I find myself skipping it. Creepin' Up the Backstairs 5/5: It's the heaviest track on the album, yet I'm able to understand the lyrics moreso on this than any other song on the album The rest of the album is a 4.5/5, nothing is particularly impressive or catchy, but is in no way bad.

About Damn Time

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this album to drop Stateside for months. For those who haven't heard of them, the Fratellis are arguably the best thing to come out of the UK pop scene in the last 5 years (with the possible exception of Lily Allen), and Costello Music is a perfect showcase for their fun, fresh sound. Though more than a little retro at times, this is truly unique, progressive pop music, mixing throwback melodies, chord progressions and vocal production with modern sensibilities and nonsensical lyrical style. From the innovative anthems ("Flathead", from those iPod ads, the irresistible "For The Girl," and the Franz Ferdinand-esque "Henrietta") to the more low-key and understated gems ("Whistle for the Choir" is a masterpiece, as is "Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night"), every song on Costello Music is special, and almost guaranteed to put a great big grin on your face. With their innumerable hooks and freshly retro style, the Fratellis are a truly remarkable development in an industry full of wannabes and copycats. Buy this album if you're a fan of original and genuinely fun pop/rock.

Biography

Formed: 2005 in Glasgow, Scotland

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '00s

A brashly melodic indie rock outfit from Glasgow, the Fratellis feature vocalist/guitarist Jon Fratelli, drummer Mince Fratelli, and bassist Barry Fratelli. The witty trio played its first show in early 2005, maintaining that the band's moniker was merely an homage to Barry's original surname (however, other rumors suggest that the Fratellis borrowed it from the nemesis family featured in Steven Spielberg's film The Goonies). Such trivia only added to the Fratellis' growing appeal upon their performance...
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  • $9.99
  • Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, College Rock, Indie Rock
  • Released: Mar 13, 2007
  • ℗ 2007 Universal-Island Records Ltd under exclusive license to Interscope Records in the USA Under exclusive license to Cherrytree/Interscope Records in the USA

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