The Seldom Seen Kid

I'm listening to this album as I am writing my review.
I was losing interest in music until my son became a teenager.
Now I seem to have a new lease of life musically.
He has introduced me to some fabulous music..however I have introduced him to the amazing Elbow.
I can't put my finger on it yet but they are so addictive.
Now having seen them at this years Leeds Festival..yes that's the sister to Reading that BBC3 forgot about..they totally blew me away.
This album is one to buy before you die..
There isn't one poor track on this album...I don't say that very often.

This is an amazing album; the music wraps itself around you as you listen (like a high quality duvet) and the lyrics are so thoughtful that they stir your emotions. Like other reviewers have said, you will find yourself discovering something new on every listen. Anything less than a 5 star rating is an insult to the band and their fans. If you are into contemporary music you should have this album in your CD collection, or on your iPod. Buy it!

Quite simply the best fiver you will ever spend,one of,if not the finest British albums ever...

I've always liked Elbow, but never bought one of their albums, so when they were nominated for the Mercury Music prize I thought I would give it a go. Glad I did, such a wonderful, uplifting collection of songs, each one worth it's place on the album.

One Day Like This always puts a smile on my face, beautiful stuff.

It sweeps me up and brings me down at the same time. The instruments set the stage and make me want to dance, but the lyrics are sad or compel me to just listen to them.

I picked up on 'Elbow' at Rock Werchter 2009 and have been a fan ever since.

This is such a great album its difficult to describe. it's really mellow and I love every song.

I was so glad i purchased this c.d, i found it great!! have played it so many times!!
Many of their songs have feeling & meaning within them! fantastic!!

I have to say, I really don't understand reviewers who call this album 'boring'. I can only assume they don't have a heart, any emotions or have ever been in love.

I've never been so affected by an album as this one and it's quite an experience. Each track is beautiful in it's own way, the melodies are great but the lyrics hit home like a hammer. They cover all aspects of life and love- a song that suddenly reminds him of ex-love; the naked admission that anything important he has to do would come second-place to spending time with his partner; etc.

If you're in love or ever been in love, this album will touch you.

What a record. I broke my other one when i sat on it so waiting for delivery. I can't understand the negative reviews here, it's crazy! This is a fantastic album by a fantastic band. Anyone who looks at this really needs to buy it. You won't be dissappointed!!

The seldom seen kid is an excellent album from elbow, i say this as a fan of their work; it may not be as good as their earlier albums but what they have created is an album which works on a level that both long-term fans and more mainstream purchasers will appreciate.

If you purchase this album and find that you enjoy their style then i would suggest picking up cast of thousands which is their stunning sophomore album of a completely different but amazing style.

As it stands though, this is still a decent purchase that you really can't go far wrong with, many will appreciate this for what it is, a decent album for its time, those who single-star it without giving it a chance just have a different taste in music and will never appreciate this band which is a great shame in my opinion.

Elbow may not be one of the best bands in existence but they are certainly original and definitely do justice to what they perform.