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The album's cover art (and title) would seem to make a comparison between the group's modern rock sound and wallpaper. Which is meta, and fun and stuff--but at first it seems a little bit too true. Is the racy leadoff track "Reacharound" much more than Radiohead lite? And how is the second track, "Flame," anything other than the work of a Maroon 5 tribute band that decided to write its own material? Stick around for the third song, though, "Rocky Took a Lover," and you'll be greatly rewarded. The song itself is a pleasant, gloopy little sunshine pop number. But what makes it something you want to hear more of are its sly, believably slice-of-life lyrics: "She said 'What a wonderful way to wake me/ You weren't so nice last night/ You're such an a**hole when you're drunk'/ He said 'At least I'm OK in the mornings'" For a group with one of the most unmemorable band names ever, it's funny that it's their way with words that elevates them from wannabe status. Let's hope they can craft some music as memorable as their words, toot sweet. --Mike McGonigal
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In Ireland, a country churning out hit makers like so much Guinness, Bell X1 are at the forefront of the frenzy. Called 'The best band in Ireland' by Vanity Fair magazine, the quintet of rockers has seen four songs simultaneously chart in the Irish Top 20 and the album, Flock, has since gone 5-times platinum. The band is now bringing their sound stateside with the US release of Flock on Yep Roc Records. Bell X1 was formed when original band Juniper split upon the exit of Damien Rice for a soon to be successful solo career. The remaining members continued on, creative juices still bubbling, to release their first album to rave reviews in the UK press. Two albums later came their blockbuster album, Flock, which is today one of the highest selling Irish albums ever. The live DVD Tour de Flock debuted at #4 on the Irish charts, the highest ever Irish debut for a self released title. With hooks galore amid a tapestry of moody, introspective nuances, Bell X1 is now poised to ride the wave of their UK success toward an entirely new group of fans and critics, on this side of the Atlantic.
Adding extra value to your purchase, the Yep Roc version of Flock is an enhanced CD, featuring three live videos, an animated music video, a photo slideshow, a bio page, a links page, and two special audio tracks, including an amazing remix of 'Flame'.
Adding extra value to your purchase, the Yep Roc version of Flock is an enhanced CD, featuring three live videos, an animated music video, a photo slideshow, a bio page, a links page, and two special audio tracks, including an amazing remix of 'Flame'.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Irish band Bell-X1 have a real winner here with their debut release in the U.S., "Flock". This is definately the kind of album which seems simple at first blush, but reveals layers of subtlety upon further spins, becoming the kind of thing you feel compelled to listen to over and over again....
"Flock" is the kind of music just about anyone would enjoy....the kind of thing you would spin at a party or alone on your ipod. Often drawing comparisons to Radiohead, Bell X-1 actually have a very warm, mature and robust sound which avoids much of the technological, electronica trappings of Thom Yorke's aesthetic. They are, nonetheless, musicially similiar in their use of effects and atmospheric soundscapes. A more precise analogy would be Radiohead meets British art-rock veterans Marillion and the Australian band Powderfinger. Very intelligent, mature and immersive modern rock. Highly recommended!
"Flock" is the kind of music just about anyone would enjoy....the kind of thing you would spin at a party or alone on your ipod. Often drawing comparisons to Radiohead, Bell X-1 actually have a very warm, mature and robust sound which avoids much of the technological, electronica trappings of Thom Yorke's aesthetic. They are, nonetheless, musicially similiar in their use of effects and atmospheric soundscapes. A more precise analogy would be Radiohead meets British art-rock veterans Marillion and the Australian band Powderfinger. Very intelligent, mature and immersive modern rock. Highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
They've done it again. The big question: when are these guys going to get famous in the States?
April 2, 2006
I first heard Bell X1's cover of Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" on the in-store CD at the clothing store where I work. Intrigued by the interpretation of a well-known pop song, I scoured the Internet to find out who had created the cover, and soon discovered it was done by an Irish band called Bell X1. At that point, none of their albums were available in the States (and to date, Music in Mouth is the only one that is) and I decided to wait until my upcoming visit to the UK to buy them rather than pay the import prices. I was further intrigued by the fact that Damien Rice, one of my favorite songwriters, was a former member, back when the band was known as Jupiter.
Upon arrival in the UK last year, I purchased both Bell X1 albums on impulse, having never heard anything other than their Timberlake cover. I instantly fell in love with both Neither Am I and Music in Mouth, and when I returned home I shared the music with all of my friends.
When I found out the the band was releasing a new album, I knew that chances were it would be several months or even a year or more before it became available on my side of the pond, and since I was craving more music from the Bell boys, I knew I couldn't wait that long, so I forked over the import price. And I have not been disappointed.
While Neither Am I remains my favorite of their albums, Bell X1 have done it again with Flock.
It's simply a musical masterpiece, layering innovative rhythms, haunting melodies, and spine-tingling arrangements to create a sound that delights and saddens all at once. On a cloudy day, Bell X1 is often my go-to band for the perfect soundtrack for the day, and now, with Flock, they are quickly becoming my go-to band on any day.
I have seen many comparisons between them and Radiohead, and I definitely agree with them, and only hope that these guys attain the following that Radiohead has developed worldwide, because they are equally deserving of it. I love them more with every song I hear, and I tell everyone I know about them because I believe they are masters of their craft.
I only hope that one day they will do a US tour; otherwise, I'll simply have to travel back to the British Isles to see them live!
Upon arrival in the UK last year, I purchased both Bell X1 albums on impulse, having never heard anything other than their Timberlake cover. I instantly fell in love with both Neither Am I and Music in Mouth, and when I returned home I shared the music with all of my friends.
When I found out the the band was releasing a new album, I knew that chances were it would be several months or even a year or more before it became available on my side of the pond, and since I was craving more music from the Bell boys, I knew I couldn't wait that long, so I forked over the import price. And I have not been disappointed.
While Neither Am I remains my favorite of their albums, Bell X1 have done it again with Flock.
It's simply a musical masterpiece, layering innovative rhythms, haunting melodies, and spine-tingling arrangements to create a sound that delights and saddens all at once. On a cloudy day, Bell X1 is often my go-to band for the perfect soundtrack for the day, and now, with Flock, they are quickly becoming my go-to band on any day.
I have seen many comparisons between them and Radiohead, and I definitely agree with them, and only hope that these guys attain the following that Radiohead has developed worldwide, because they are equally deserving of it. I love them more with every song I hear, and I tell everyone I know about them because I believe they are masters of their craft.
I only hope that one day they will do a US tour; otherwise, I'll simply have to travel back to the British Isles to see them live!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a wonderful album from start to finish. The best adjective I can summon is "lush". The instrumentals are full and surrounded with wonderful vocals which make this album very balanced. I was taken by surprise the first time I listened to this because I had not expected quite so well rounded and impressive an effort. Kudos.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I really tried...
...to get into this band, but I just can't. They seem to be on the cusp of being good, but their music is just too serious and, often, drab. Read more
Published 13 months ago by puma
Pretty Flocking good.
4 stars again, which is what I gave Elbow for "Seldom Seen Kid" but I meant 3.5 for Elbow and I mean 4.5 for this. Phew, Im glad I got that out of the way. So, to the "choonz". Read more
Published on November 5, 2008 by Pastor of Disaster
Fantastic Album All the Way Through
Bell X1's "Flock" offers beautiful, elegant, complex melodic rock with a large variety of musical instruments. Read more
Published on August 20, 2008 by Alpha Centauri
Not hearing the Radiohead but...
To me this is sort of a Snow Patrol album with a sprinkling of Modest Mouse - and it's pulled off with some success. Read more
Published on April 17, 2008 by CBlaze
Awesome!
I bought this disc on a wim and am very pleased. There's not a clunker on the disc. If you like Marillion, Embrace, or Radiohead this CD has the feel of each of these bands... Read more
Published on April 7, 2008 by Anna Bachman
Wide-ranging songs for a varied sound
My folks purchased this disc for me at a music store in Dublin, thanks to the recommendation of a sales clerk who must possess unique musical tastes. Read more
Published on May 1, 2007 by Sal Nudo
A must own
This Album is probably going to go down as my favourite of the year. I recommend anyone who likes Snow patrol go out a buy this. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Read more
Published on November 11, 2006 by Mark Lacroix
Fed up with U2 then why not try BELL X1?
Many people probably now know that Radiohead take their name from a Talking Heads song. What far fewer folk have a handle on is how to join the dots between the two bands. Read more
Published on April 1, 2006 by lamposts
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