BBC Radio Sessions
The Bluetones · 2007
50 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant collection of live sessions showcasing the Bluetones' jangly guitars and witty lyrics intertwined with a raw energy.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its documentation of The Bluetones’ live performances, appealing to both new fans and long-time listeners. It also showcases the band's enduring appeal in the indie rock scene, despite not achieving the same commercial success as some of their contemporaries during their peak.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout vibrant live energy captures attention witty lyrics for playful listening
- Context
- By the time 'BBC Radio Sessions' was released in 2007, The Bluetones were celebrating a decade since their debut album, 'Expecting to Fly'. This compilation highlights their evolution as a band while also serving as a nostalgic recap of their earlier hits, capturing the sound that defined them during the Britpop era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· U2· Beck· Björk· Radiohead· Moby· Green Day· Neil Young
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slight Return Standout 3:18
- 2 Talking to Clarry 6:07
- 3 Glad to See Y' Back Again? 3:15
- 4 String Along 3:30
- 5 Castle Rock Standout 3:18
- 6 Vampire 4:58
- 7 If... 4:46
- 8 Sleazy Bed Track Standout 4:27
- 9 Solomon Bites the Worm 2:57
- 10 The Basement Song 4:04
- 11 The Last of the Great Navigators 3:51
- 12 I'm Over and I Know It 3:04
- 13 Slack Jaw 2:42
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