Product Description

Third album, following 2006's 'Under The Iron Sea', from the hugely successful Brit pop-rock stars whose piano-led, emotive and melancholy songs have placed them in the same bracket as fellow travellers Coldplay and Snow Patrol. On 'Perfect Symmetry' they take some chances with their sound, experimenting with synthesizers and more aggressive beats such as those to be heard on the 80s-influenced, free download single'Spiralling'.

Track Listing

1. Spiralling - Keane, Jake Davies, Mark Stent, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
2. The Lovers Are Losing - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
3. Better Than This - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
4. You Haven't Told Me Anything - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Jon Brion, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
5. Perfect Symmetry - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
6. You Don't See Me - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
7. Again & Again - Keane, Jake Davies, Mark Stent, Stuart Price, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
8. Playing Along - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin
9. Pretend That You're Alone - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Jim Hunt
10. Black Burning Heart - Keane, Mark Stent, Stuart Price, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Anaël Train
11. Love Is The End - Keane, Mark Stent, Jake Davies, Scott Johnson, Stephen Marcussen, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin, Stephen Hussey, Chris Fish, Jo Silverston, Ian Harris
12. SPLASH SCREEN - Keane

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20 in Music
• Released on: 2008-10-13
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 51 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Would it be outlandish to suggest that wholesome rugby-shouldered ruddy-faced English piano-pop boys Keane have spent the best part of their two-album career fanning the impression that they exist somewhere between an easy Mothers’ Day gift and the album it’s ok to give your girlfriend back when you split up, just in order to blow everyone out of the water like 80s neon-pop commandos with the boldness of their third? You know, utilising the element of surprise? Probably, but even though their debut (Hopes & Fears) and its follow up (Under the Iron Sea) may have been broader creative successes than many care to admit, it is true that Perfect Symmetry is a synth-brandishing Tyrannosaurus Rex next to those trundlingly melodic Trojan horses. From the moment "Spiralling", the single that made a nation choke on its Yakult, erupts like a Top of the Pops volcano with flashes of David Bowie, Talking Heads, Erasure, Prefab Sprout and James, amongst others--with the "WHOOOO!" interjections impacting like lava hitting an LA swimming pool and sending cocktails flying--the album is generally as taut, bulky and bronzed as a teen Arnold Schwarzenegger. Old habits die hard and there is still much in the way mid-paced melancholy, but they are sung with clarity and the songwriting stays tight with some deep lyrics and turns of phrase to balance out the vague and which presumably reflect Tom Chaplin’s documented decent into addiction. "Playing Along", a beautifully arranged set of textures and gathering emotional bursts, is a particular high. --James Berry

Customer Reviews

Awesome Album again from Keane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How are this Band's albums not permanently number 1 in the album charts.

Have they ever produced 1 bad song yet in 3 albums. I don't think so.

The dreamy melodic tunes and the emotional lyrics that on Song 6 You Don't See Me can make a grown man cry (well, it did me).

All songs are written with a 'human magic' that you can connect with and not many writers can achieve this.

I have been waiting for over 2 years for the release of this album, but it was so worth waiting for. I don't think any other band gets close to them at the moment.

If you are a 30 something like me (36) and loved 80's synthy music that has been brought into the 21st century then all 3 of Keane's albums should be part of your collection.

I cannot be more impressed by KEANE, and they are also great live, so is there anyone better around at the minute. I don't think so.

Not as good as previous 2 albums
When I first heard "spiralling", the first single from the album, I had really great expectations for this album. Spiralling is one of my favourite Keane singles, memory trip back to the 80s. Unfortunately, the rest of the album isnt anywhere near as good though. The 2nd single, "lovers are losing" is ok but not as catchy. The rest of the album is somewhat bland and nothing in particular seems to stand out. I think this album will struggle to sell well as I cant see any other songs from the album making a major impact in the charts. Keane's first album is outstanding 5/5, the 2nd album wasnt as good but contained some good songs 3.5/5 but this album is certainly less superior than both.

Keane - An Apology
Keane - An Apology

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In common with all other music journalists, we may over the past 4 years have inadvertantly given the impression that Keane were somehow 'not very good'.

With some reluctance, words and phrases such as 'rubbish', 'derivative', 'laboured', 'boring', 'worse than coldplay', and 'unacceptable even in the 80s' may have been used in relation to this superb band.

As of the release of this 3rd, genre challenging album we accept that we were wrong, and Keene are in fact the best band that ever recorded or played a single note ever, being even better than Coldplay.

We therefore apologise to our readers unreservedly for any confusion that may have previously been caused.