British Sea Power

Editor's Review:

This Brighton, UK, quartet’s debut album presents a band that seems heavily influenced by the post-punk movement (Pavement, Pixies, Sonic Youth, etc.), and that’s not a bad thing. In fact, though there is a definite dramatic (read: emo) edge to British Sea Power’s music, it’s kind of nice to hear indie rock that’s more akin to the kind of music that started the indie movement, which is not necessarily the kind of so-called indie rock that is ubiquitous in today’s record stores and pop media. This record’s early display of sonic power comes in “Apologies to Insect Life” and “Favours In the Beetroot Fields,” after which the band nestles into a more pop-oriented space for “Something Wicked.” From there, British Sea Power takes the rest of this album to explore the distance between the screaming loud and the respectfully present, making sure to blend the essential elements of the sonic and the sensitive.
– Max Sidman
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Record Label Rough Trade Released September 2003

Tracks Men Together Today Apologies To Insect Life Favours In The Beetroot Fields Something Wicked Remember Me Fear Of Drowning The Lonely Carrion Blackout Lately A Wooden Horse Childhood Memories Heavenly Waters