When their debut album, ‘St. Jude’, was released back in 2008, it won the Manchester based outfit a sizeable, dedicated following.
The Courteeners second album, 'Falcon', sees the foursome, build upon their sound, creating songs more mature and ambitious than anything on St Jude; they’re impressive soaring indie anthems with Liam Fray's everyman lyrics at the forefront.
Falcon showcases an emotional depth to Fray's songwriting, string-swept first track The Opener finds the frontman in good voice, professing his love for his hometown.
The single You Overdid It Doll, already given extensive airplay, is an indication of what to expect, with its surprisingly effective disco-light beat plus the piano-backed Last of the Ladies and thundering finale Will It Be This Way Forever.
There’s enough pop, and some surprising electro disco beats, to keep you guessing throughout the album which proves there’s more to The Courteeners than some might like to admit.
Track listing:
1. The Opener
2. Take over the World
3. Cross My Heart & Hope to Fly
4. You Overdid It Doll
5. Lullaby
6. Good Times Are Calling
7. The Rest Of The World Has Gone Home
8. Sycophant
9. Cameo Brooch
10. Scratch Your Name Upon My Lips
11. Last of the Ladies
12. Will It Be This Way Forever?
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