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Doves - Some Cities (2005)


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Walk in fire, March 1, 2005

Three years have passed since the Doves put out the outstanding "Last Broadcast." Their third album, "Some Cities" take a slightly different tack. While their music is as powerful as ever, the Doves try some new musical styles -- ballads and a bit of dancepop -- woven in with the guitar rock. It may take a little while to grow on listeners, but it's worth it.

There has always been a symphonic sound to the Doves' music, and they apparently aren't about to change that. Not that I'm complaining -- few bands can pair crunchy guitars and synth with classical strings. At least, few can do it without sounding like they are trying too hard. In the case of the Doves, the classical edge merely adds a gloss to the panoramic rock music.

"Some Cities" lets the Doves stretch their wings (pun unintended, I swear), with some exquisite new musical styles and a poignant look back at their hometown. Absolutely stunning.

1. Some Cities

2. Black and White Town

3. Almost Forgot Myself

4. Snowden

5. Storm

6. Walk in Fire

7. One of These Days

8. Someday Soon

9. Shadows of Salford

10. Sky Starts Falling

11. Ambition

Reviewer: E. A Solinas "la_solinas" (Hanover, MD USA)/Amazon.com

Read the full review and sample some cuts here:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...6326024-3903920

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I heard the cut Black and White Town - pretty catchy and enuff to want to hear more.

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Just won two tickets to see them at the Wiltern from KCRW :D I will let you know how they are :strumma:

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Thanx guys (I couldnt do it without redial) And check out their site - they are sponsoring concerts all over the country - for a measly 25 membership you are bound to win some tickets to Gotham city or wherevery you are

http://www.kcrw.com

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