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After a four-year break, Doves make a confident return with their diverse fourth album, Kingdom Of Rust. Continuing the rich vein of intelligent song writing which found critical acclaim for their previous work, this latest offering meets all expectations. Whilst they aren't a band to write purely with commercial appeal in mind, the release of Kingdom Of Rust finds Doves creating a collection of material littered with robust pop sensibilities.
Opening with the electronic, Kraftwerk-inspired 'Jetstream', before quickly changing tempo for the spaghetti western drama of the title track, it is instantly clear that musical boundaries are being pushed. Produced by Radiohead/Stone Roses producer John Leckie, 'Winter Hill' is a rousing anthem that is likely to echo across summer festivals, whilst the highly rhythmic 'Greatest Denier' is a faithful nod back to the trio's previous incarnation as 90s dance act Sub Sub. Renowned Chemical Brothers programmer Tom Rowlands lends his recognisable arranging skills to '10.03' a stunning, intimate four minutes, which sits comfortably amongst the more high-octane tracks the album has to offer. 'Compulsion' is a leftfield disco experiment, but it's the melodic vibrancy of 'The Outsiders' that returns Doves to familiar territory.
Recorded in a farm house-come-studio in Cheshire over an intensive period of 18 months, the ever-growing confidence of a band progressing is evident with 11 of their most adventurous recordings to date. Influenced by everybody from Chuck Berry to Joy Division, yet retaining their instantly distinctive, intense style of playing, Kingdom Of Rust secures Doves' place as one of the UK's most inventive rock bands.
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- Jetstream
- Kingdom Of Rust
- The Outsiders
- Winter Hill
- 10.03
- The Greatest Denier
- Birds Flew Backwards
- Spellbound
- Compulsion
- House Of Mirrors
- Lifelines
Average rating (14 reviews)
listen over and over!!
bauralell | 25/08/2009 | See all bauralell's reviews (1) »
Ive always been a fan of Doves but haven't bought any albums until now. I loved the titled track and had a listen to the other tracks. Jetstream is another good track. Well worth the money! can listen to it over and over. nice one!
very good but........
Chivas | 24/05/2009 | See all Chivas' reviews (1) »
I love this album, right from the first play it sounds fantastic. And that might be the problem, immediate can quickly become boring then irritating. Must not over play this album, must not over play this album, must not over play this album
Immense
rkidscd012 | 17/05/2009 | See all rkidscd012's reviews (71) »
Took me a while to get through this album, mainly because I had the first two tracks on repeat. Amazing opening there, and then that high level is maintained throughout the album. Not one duff track, it flows well, theres some catchy numbers and some slightly more mellow songs. Really worth buying, best album out so far this year (not much competition yet though!) Theres lots of other bands out there trying to do this style, but Doves have been doing it far better than em for far longer. Top band, and they aren't half bad live either!
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- Lost Sides
- Winter Hill
- Winter Hill
- Lost Sides
- Snowden
- Some Cities
- Snowden
- Snowden
- Caught By The River
- Pounding
- Lost Souls
- Sky Starts Falling
- The Last Broadcast
- Kingdom Of Rust
- Kingdom Of Rust
- Kingdom Of Rust
- Instrumentals Of Rust
- Some Cities Live EP
- Black And White Town
- Sky Starts Falling
- The Last Broadcast
- Kingdom Of Rust
