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Download New Keane Live EP
This week, Keane released another live set on iTunes appropriately titled "Live In London." After the digital release of their AOL studio performance and the University of London Union show, this live gig was recorded at the Apple store on Regent Street in London. The set features some old tunes and some new ones including "Everything Changes," "Somewhere Only We Know," "Crystal Ball," "Is It Any Wonder," the new single "A Bad Dream" and the sublime and much-overlooked "Nothing In My Way." The download package also includes a video of the performance, which makes for a pretty good value for all you video iPod junkies out there.
After lukewarm response to their sophomore album, Tom's stint in rehab and a cancelled U.S. tour, 2006 turned out to be a bit of a lost year for Keane. This live EP shows, however, that the trio is an excellent live band with a knack for melody. Tom's voice is not always reaching those subtle high notes, but the "Live in London" EP captures the distinct intimacy of an instore performance very well. Especially, the toned down version of "Is It Any Wonder" is worth a listen.
In related Keane news, you can now download "A Bad Dream" b-sides on 7Digital including the gabber house Luna-C remix of the song and the the group's cover of The Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary." Also, look out for Keane at the Grammys next month. The group is nominated for Best Pop Vocals Performance By A Duo Or A Group for "Is It Any Wonder."
Download Keane "Live In London" EP
January 25, 2007 | Permalink
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glad to know that tom chaplin has recovered well! he's been sorely missed in the music scene, i'm surprised his "comeback" didn't get the press coverage it deserved (but fucking pete doherty's mishaps find its way to the news every time - it's a shame).
Posted by: finn at Jan 27, 2007 8:40:30 AM
I bought the 30 minute video of the concert only, but it's for the same price as a normal music video. What a great deal is that!?! Only bad thing about the video, is that left our "Somewhere Only We Know", which I would very much have liked to have. Other than that, I thought the chosen was fantastic, and pretty surmised of my favourite songs off Under the Iron Sea. One of the best albums of 2006, in my opinion.
Giangles xoxo
Posted by: Giang at Feb 1, 2007 3:07:14 AM
