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Damage (Arg)

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i cant even begin to explain kosheen's style to anyone. It's something you just have to hear for yourself. Sian's vocals are awesome. She has the kind of voice that when you hear her sing, you actually hear the words. The lyrics just grab you. This album is excellent and picks up where the excellent, Resist , left off. Their second album, kokopelli, was a bit of a let down for me. but this album takes elements from their debut, resist , and the better moments of kokopelli, and a masterpeice was created.

"damage" is , hands down, one of, if not, the best Kosheen songs ever released. It starts the album off with a bang. also worth mentioning are "chances" wich reminds me of "catch", "Guilty" and "under "fire"

It's moody, sometimes poppy, melodic, electronic music with big female vocals and deep lyrics.

On Kosheen's third release thick beats are once again coupled with amazing vocals. I first discovered this group at Coachella in 2004. Lead singer, Sian evokes thoughts of a love child by the likes of Grace Slick and Kate Bush. This collection of tracks is pretty down tempo. The feeling swells over the computer generated chaos. If you like the later Everything but the Girl or Miss Kitten you'll dig. My personal favorite track is "like a book." Also, check out Kosheen's first release "Resist."

I got turned onto Kosheen years ago through an internet radio station that played "Catch" from Kosheen's first album "Resist." With the song stuck in my head, and an import CD later, I placed them in the tops of my favorite groups. With their second album, I figured they couldn't do it twice. I was happily, wrong.

Can Kosheen be as good the third time? Yep. As awe-inspiring as ever.

Kosheen is a hard group to explain. Are they Rock? Techno? Dance? Pop? All of the above wrapped in a perfect blanket of balance and singing glee? One song may be a "meme-pop," then next a smooth lyrical flow folowed by a bit of hard rocking fun. But, every song is something to groove to - something that makes you move.

Anyone that likes their previous albums, you won't be disapointed. Much like me, you'll be singing "Guilty" at the top of your lungs in no time. For those that have never heard of Kosheen? Give them a try. You might surprise yourself and find a wonderful gem.

Okay, so, this is my first review for Amazon.com... so forgive me if this is a bit rambling:

I just discovered this band (and this album) after watching the 'Launch' trailer for a video game. This is not the first time I've discovered a band this way (These United States provided a fantastic track for the first 'Call of Juarez' trailer), but it's the first time I've tried downloading MP3s from Amazon. I must say, the ease of use and the power to use MP3s wherever I want make this so much nicer than trying to use the apple store and being forced to use certain hardware or software to move tracks where I want them.

About the music... what can I say? It's a bit of pop, a bit of trance, and a bit of I don't know what. Very mellow from what I've heard so far, but with a lovely voice and techno music that stays out of the singer's way. I like what I've heard, and I suggest you give it a listen.

Since I first heard Kosheen on the QAF show years ago, I immediately bought all their material and this cd is no exception - they just get better and better with each release.

From start to finish, the vocal drive the music and the music is to compliment the smokey, raspy, and soulful voice of the lead singer, the two make beautiful music together!

this is a cd that will stand the test of time when compared to all their releases...I look forward to more and more from this group as the years go by!

Recently I discovered this band through Pandora. I now own all of their CD's. A great band to say the least.

This album is getting more plays at my house than anything else. Right now, Kosheen is my favorite band and for very good reason. Wish I could articulate better about this sound but whatever, just check it out.

I have owned the new album - Damage - for about a week now and it hasn't left my CD player except to go back to listening to the first two albums. There is not a bad song on the CD. I instantly had a regret that I did not shell out the money for the UK version which has two additional songs, but have since ordered it. The music is brilliant, as always, with that powerful upbeat feel layered over lyrically with angst ridden vocals. It certainly was worth the wait since the last release.

Been a fan since Kosheen first appeared on the scene. Damage, IMO, is their best effort to date as it combines the electronic/synth aspects of Resist and the darker guitar work of Kokopelli. The reality is that Kosheen write fantastic and hook-laden melodies. Their instrumentation is bright and lively and Sian Evans sings better than almost anyone out there. I've played Kosheen's music for friends and they are always turned on by the sound. This band is at the top of their game. Thanks Sian, Decoder and Substance for another fantastic piece of work.

Stunning. If you miss Hooverphonic's moody melodic trip-hop, Kosheen is a slightly harder version of the same.