Here We Stand (The Fratellis album)

Occupation

  • Guitar / Voice / Piano: Jon Fratelli
  • Drums: Mince Fratelli
  • Bass: Barry Fratelli

Here We Stand is the second studio album by the Scottish rock band The Fratellis. It was released in June 2008.

Ahead

In April 2008, the Fratellis were announced that it now in June - would release a second album - just over a year after the debut. A short time later on the official website of the appointment, then later announced the name of the work. Singer Jon Fratelli said before: "We have become definitely harder I recognize the band of the first album again barely. . " In an interview with the newspaper Scotland on Sunday he also said, " Costello Music sounded in the end not by us We are usually harder And the songs that we have written now, go more in this direction.. . " On May 26, the first single, Mistress Mable came on the market.

The album

The album includes the UK edition 11 tracks, all of lead singer and guitarist Jon Fratelli ( John Lawler ) were written.

Influences

In the media, the album has been attributed to many influences from other bands. Among other things, The Who, Status Quo and Led Zeppelin. The Fratellis call themselves Pink Floyd and The Beatles as inspiration. As the " best band in the world" singer Jon Fratelli The White Stripes.

Reviews

The reviews of the album were generally positive, although, yet many critics were given the debut album Costello Music disappointed. Was widely criticized the significant change of style the band.

  • " What unites Here We Stand with its predecessor is the unbridled melody in love all the songs A self- feel-good work with taumeligen fun melodies. " - Sally -net.de
  • " In Here We Stand The Fratellis sound a bit like Green Day. A simple pop album, the fresh, happy, free and somewhat clueless hinspielt forward and the some nice songs, melodies and riffs holds, but is not really overwhelming. " - roteraupe.de
  • " Driving skirt paired with maximum catchiness is the recipe for success of the trio. This time, however, cares, the convoy of 11 songs a bit too much in the middle of the street. While remaining on the track a little of the Sturm und Drang of the surprising debut. " - Pop - Report
  • " On impetuous compositions à la Flathead or Chelsea Dagger for uninhibited singing along and dancing - the handset must renounce at Here We Stand -. Fratellis seem to have become mature" - Koelner.de
  • " The Fratellis remain the Fratellis, but do not rely on their trademark, the Lalala - and - Döpdöpdöp singalong choruses, but have Neat Led Zeppelin - fueled energy and put more emphasis on riffs and great guitar melodies " - Hamburger Evening Gazette
  • Now, this time self-produced " Two years after the debut album" Costello Music ", the second opus of the Scottish pub rock trio. At festivals the boys Otherwise, clear well again and the beer drinker group will discover new Mitgrölhits. , There are a few more guitars and the musical bands from the Sixties occur even more to the fore Well ... " -. Jürgen König, soundcheck - radioeins

Outcouplings

As singles were released Mistress Mable (May 26, 2008), Look Out Sunshine (18 August 2008) and A Heady Tale ( 22 December 2008).

Record label Island Records Genre Neil Diamond Glam Rock Status Quo (band)
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