Review: Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid

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Guy Garveys Manchester band Elbow have, since 2001, resided in that limbo just shy of mainstream success, consistently putting out high quality albums and earning much critical acclaim - and such famous fans as U2, Blur and R.E.M. This fourth LP has a lot in common with previous releases, featuring the familiar blend of melancholy yet bold instrumentation, and emotionally provocative lyrics about love and loss reminiscent of Doves. However, although the song writing is generally impressive and unpredictable, the melodies are not clearly-defined enough to ensure the same kind of success that Doves achieved with The Last Broadcast...

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