an iron sea?

alright. as some of you know, keane's second full-length album, Under the Iron Sea hit stores a few weeks ago. i remember seeing these boys in a small bar in toronto a few years back when Hopes and Fears first came out. i have to say, they really have come a long way. and this album proves it. i guess that could be taken either way. they still amaze me with their catchy melodic sound and harmonies...however, i'm afraid to say some of their songs are sounding a bit coldplayish. but i only find myself thinking that a for a minute. then tom's beautiful voice (gotta love his stance) coordinates with the sound of that hot rhodes keyboard...it's just irresistible. i mean come on people...the two combined are soothing to the soul. literally. i guess that's the thing about their music that i love the most. ever since i bought the album, i listen to their music and their lyrics are not only beautifully written, but give me a nice warm feeling inside. we all need that once and a while, right? they really know how to capture the moment...whatever moment you're in, i suppose.

so the question remains...is keane really selling out to the big boys? the show in new york last week sold out the day tickets went on sale (thankfully still only $24), but i find that the case with many shows in new york, so that can't be the deciding factor. whether sell outs or not, keane will hold a special place in my heart. honestly, it's an album you should own. and an album you should listen to often. all that said...they have one of the hottest band sites i've seen in a while. click here to explore the iron sea...whatever that is, right?