Post by Fiction Plane Info Center on Mar 11, 2009 9:48:35 GMT -5
Today marks the 6th Anniversary of the release of Fiction Plane's debut, EVERYTHING WILL NEVER BE OK.
Released on March 11, 2003, the album took a lot of critics by surprise:
Entertainment Weekly said, "Throw on this London trio's debut and experience immediate rock-royalty recall. Though the band downplays it, lead singer Joe Sumner's reverb-ready wail comes courtesy of his legendary Police-man pops. Fortunately, Sumner also inher-ited a knack for curiously emotive, if cryptic, vocals -- even when overproduction polishes the raw off his most earnest appeals. Pretty good for the Prince of Pain."
Billboard Magazine called it, "one of the most musically satisfying rock debut albums in recent memory. Although Sumner's vocal range and singing style bear unmistakable resemblances to his father, he and his bandmates demonstrate an impressive range of songwriting, from the riveting post-hardcore movements of "Silence" and "Wise" to breathless melodic rockers such as "Cigarette" and "Listen to My Babe." The album crackles with the intensity that comes only from a band playing live together in one room."
HMV said, "From the lead track, "Listen to My Babe," it is immediately apparent that London's Fiction Plane is turning alternative rock on its head. Led by Sting progeny Joe Sumner, Fiction Plane injects a punk-funk sense of melody into its music, making it difficult to compare to any other band on the scene. Stylistically playful and lyrically cynical, there is very little filler on the band's debut release. There is a little piece of magic in each song that makes the entire album hummable long after the disc has ended."
Let's celebrate the birth of an era, and share some memories about, and favorite songs from the first Fiction Plane album!
Released on March 11, 2003, the album took a lot of critics by surprise:
Entertainment Weekly said, "Throw on this London trio's debut and experience immediate rock-royalty recall. Though the band downplays it, lead singer Joe Sumner's reverb-ready wail comes courtesy of his legendary Police-man pops. Fortunately, Sumner also inher-ited a knack for curiously emotive, if cryptic, vocals -- even when overproduction polishes the raw off his most earnest appeals. Pretty good for the Prince of Pain."
Billboard Magazine called it, "one of the most musically satisfying rock debut albums in recent memory. Although Sumner's vocal range and singing style bear unmistakable resemblances to his father, he and his bandmates demonstrate an impressive range of songwriting, from the riveting post-hardcore movements of "Silence" and "Wise" to breathless melodic rockers such as "Cigarette" and "Listen to My Babe." The album crackles with the intensity that comes only from a band playing live together in one room."
HMV said, "From the lead track, "Listen to My Babe," it is immediately apparent that London's Fiction Plane is turning alternative rock on its head. Led by Sting progeny Joe Sumner, Fiction Plane injects a punk-funk sense of melody into its music, making it difficult to compare to any other band on the scene. Stylistically playful and lyrically cynical, there is very little filler on the band's debut release. There is a little piece of magic in each song that makes the entire album hummable long after the disc has ended."
Let's celebrate the birth of an era, and share some memories about, and favorite songs from the first Fiction Plane album!
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Another new member and from my part of the globe too. How wonderful! How was EWNBO (you must have heard it in its entiirity by now?) Do you have copies of FP's other albums as well? I haven't found a new band to enjoy for a while so I envy you the excitement of discovering FP. It was ages ago for me but I still remember how good it felt - better than chocolate, almost as good as sex?!!!! Tee-hee-hee!!! ;D