Album
The Charlatans
Forever, The Singles
Island Records (label)
13 November 2006 (released)
23 November 2006
The Charlatans are probably one of the most significant bands of my generation, and this compilation of singles from 1990 through to 2006 just demonstrates exactly what I mean. Some of the best indie tracks that I’m sure have influenced many a band over the years, and if it wasn’t for bands like The Charlatans, we wouldn’t have the current explosion of young indie rock n rollers storming the charts.
The album is a combination of old and new Charlatans styles, starting with the fabulous baggy indie days of 'Indian Rope’, 'The only one I know’ and 'Weirdo’, through to the mid to late nineties with 'Can’t get out of bed’, 'North country boy’ and 'Telling stories’.
The Charlatans then hit what sounded like a very experimental period, trying out new ideas, different vocal ranges, country vibes, which worked really well on tracks like 'Love is the key’ and 'Man needs to be told’.
The album then moves forward to 2004 with the mighty 'Up at the lake’, and follows on through to the new Youth remix of 'You’re so pretty’, which I can only describe as 'an interesting’ take on the original (in an disco/dance type of way).
All in all an excellent album to the ears!
The album is a combination of old and new Charlatans styles, starting with the fabulous baggy indie days of 'Indian Rope’, 'The only one I know’ and 'Weirdo’, through to the mid to late nineties with 'Can’t get out of bed’, 'North country boy’ and 'Telling stories’.
The Charlatans then hit what sounded like a very experimental period, trying out new ideas, different vocal ranges, country vibes, which worked really well on tracks like 'Love is the key’ and 'Man needs to be told’.
The album then moves forward to 2004 with the mighty 'Up at the lake’, and follows on through to the new Youth remix of 'You’re so pretty’, which I can only describe as 'an interesting’ take on the original (in an disco/dance type of way).
All in all an excellent album to the ears!
