September’s hottest releases
By Kasperoo | Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:19 | 0 comments
Your soundtrack to Freshers' Week
Example – Playing In The Shadows
Release date: September 4
Example’s third studio album which builds on the mainstream recognition and success of his second LP, sees the former rapper return with a raft of renowned producers.
The West London artist, real name Elliot Gleave, has created an album that portrays his musical maturity. Surprisingly for a record produced by so many names from different genres, the final product is a cohesive collection of music.
Working with in-demand producers such as Skream, Nero, Chase and Status and Laidback Luke among others, the album sees Example singing over pop-fused bass driven productions.
With lead single, Changed the Way You Kiss Me, produced by Michael Woods debuting at No.1 in the UK Charts, and second single Stay Awake set to repeat such success, it would be no shock if the record mirrored the feat in the Album Charts.
Laura Marling – A Creature I Don't Know
Release date: September 12
Folk artist Laura Marling’s new album builds off the back of a fantastic twelve months for the accomplished artist.
Returning with the follow-up to her No.4 charting album, I Speak Because I Can, the Brit award winner’s new record has been produced by Ethan Johns, who has previously worked with the Kings Of Leon, Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne.
Marling initially intended to release the album last year – in the same year as her previous LP. Given the extra time, she has promised an increase in quality throughout the record.
The LP portrays more darkness and humour than any of Marling’s earlier stuff. Fans have already had a taster of the 10-track album through the single Sophia, which premiered in July.
The single adds guitar chords and a string quartet to Marling’s trademark harmonies, which highlights a potential change of attitude in the singer's outlook.
The Kooks – Junk of the Heart
Release date: September 12
September sees the return of indie rock pop band The Kooks, who make a mature attempt to improve on their last record with their third studio album.
It has been two years in the making and recorded in the Norfolk countryside, London and New York with producer Tony Hoffer, whose previous credits include Beck and Air.
The album also debuts new members. Drummer Paul Garred left the band in late 2009, due to a nerve problem in his arm, and was replaced by Chris Prendergast last year and bassist Pete Denton has replaced founding member Max Rafferty in the group's line-up.
Described by frontman Luke Pritchard as an upbeat record to be enjoyed in the sun, the first offering from the 14-track LP is Is It Me.
The single, featuring Pritchard’s singular falsetto backed with melodic guitar pop is a timely reminder to fans of what to expect for their next record.
The Duke Spirit – Bruiser
Release date: September 19
Rock group, The Duke Spirit make a triumphant return from two years of touring this autumn with the release of their third album Bruiser.
The LP sees a culmination of eight months of recording in their new London studio space and a spell in Los Angeles where the group finished the record with Andrew Scheps.
Recording sessions were inspired by the band's eclectic taste in music varying from Robert Fripp and David Bowie to Roxy Music and Depeche Mode. The five-piece take a new, more minimalist approach sound-wise on this record.
In the past few years the band have become style icons too, with charismatic lead-singer Leila Moss collaborating in the fashion world with designers Philip Lim and the late Alexander McQueen
Three years since their previous album Neptune, the group’s new album is full of squealing guitars, churning riffs and powerful drums. It will whet the appetite of every rock music enthusiast.
Cosmo Jarvis – Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange?
Release date: September 26
He has been described as the future voice of his generation and his second album continues to build on a fine reputation for 21 year-old Cosmo Jarvis.
Gay Pirates is the first taste of an eclectic and up-front album. The song, which highlights the rapidity of Jarvis’ maturity, is an emotional story of two men whose forbidden love sees them forced to walk the plank.
Jarvis penned accompanying album track Blame It On Me when he was just thirteen while the hip-hop track Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange? sees a more self-reflective side of artist. The album also introduces a concerted sense of introspection and fragility across the new material such as the escapist themed Let Me Out Of My Head.
Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange? marks his second record in two years and is guaranteed to endear him further to his already burgeoning fan base.
by Sam Moir
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