From the minute "Hangover" blasted through my headphones the first time i had to smile. It was a smile of approval and one of relief. Initially I had my doubts as to whether they could make their sophomore album as good as their first.
From "Revolutionary Kind" to the sublime "Rhythm & Blues Alibi" and right down to the awesome closing track "Devil Will Ride", I was enveloped in rich, textural riffs and harmonies. Ben Ottewells' voice sounds like that of a weathered Blues singers'...which at times sounds so full of vulnerability and pain it almost brings a tear to the eye. These 20 something chaps from North England are wise beyond their years and the strength of their cohesiveness as a band that exudes artsy, image provoking music is obvious in this second effort. Their seemingly effortless blending of blues, folk, and rock is a breath of fresh air and leaves the impression that they've been playing together for decades.
The vocals are again shared between Ian Ball, Tom Gray and in my opinion one of the best voices in music Ben Ottewell. The alternating vocal duties are very effective and give Ottewells' parts all the more distinction and prominence.
Liquid Skin is worthy of mainstream success despite bucking everything accepted and acknowledged in todays' mainstream market. These guys are here to stay and this album will continue to be played again and again on my stereo. It gets better with every listen!
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