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Mixing equal bits Merseybeat melody, ragged Nuggets energy, and pure rock nostalgia, the Coral create one of the 21st century's finest odes to 1960s and 1970s garage rock. Not since The La's has a band more convincingly aped an era, and like that album, there's not a cringe-worthy moment in sight. If the lads were accused of being too bombastic and experimental on their debut, here they rein in their influences and just stick with the program of creating rocking tunes. The songwriting, playing, and production are so subtle, one almost imagines that these 12 songs are lost sonic treats from the Animals, Love, or some forgotten band of psych-pop dreamers. While a number of the songs stick out as highlights, particularly the catchy U.K. singles "Don't Think You're the First" and "Pass It On," a majority of the songs work as growers. While the band has abandoned the rousing loony attitude of its debut, and filtered out any ska influence, jazz, blues, and Spanish guitar motifs keep things varied. Beyond the singles, every track works its own fine magic, but the spooky, chugging "Bill McCai" and the atmospheric ballad "Careless Hands" are particularly noteworthy. The album loses its bearings somewhat after "Pass It On," not because the final two songs are weak, but because they stray from the even tone of the previous ten songs. Remarkably authentic in recovering the vibes of early British rock, Magic and Medicine is a mature, solid throwback. Whether or not the Coral travel these same musical avenues in the future, for now they've definitely created an album that's a world unto itself, and one that's well worth repeat visits.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
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Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Nick Power, Composer - Nick Power, Lyricist - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Broudie, Producer - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - Louis Baccino, Flute - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Limited
Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Nick Power, Composer - Nick Power, Lyricist - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records Limited
Ian Skelly, Drums - Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Paul Duffy, Bass - Nick Power, Keyboards - Bill Ryder-Jones, Guitar - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Co-Producer - The Coral, Performer - James Skelly, Vocal - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Guitar - James Skelly, Lyricist - Lee Southall, Guitar
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Skelly, Drums - Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Paul Duffy, Bass - Nick Power, Keyboards - Bill Ryder-Jones, Guitar - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Co-Producer - The Coral, Performer - James Skelly, Vocal - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Guitar - James Skelly, Lyricist - Lee Southall, Guitar
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records Limited
Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - Megan Childs, Violin - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Skelly, Drums - Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Paul Duffy, Bass - Nick Power, Keyboards - Bill Ryder-Jones, Guitar - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Co-Producer - The Coral, Performer - James Skelly, Vocal - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Guitar - James Skelly, Lyricist - Lee Southall, Guitar
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records Limited
Ian Skelly, Drums - Ian Broudie, Producer - Andy Frizell, Brass - Jon Gray, Engineer - Paul Duffy, Bass - Nick Power, Composer - Nick Power, Lyricist - Nick Power, Keyboards - Bill Ryder-Jones, Guitar - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Co-Producer - The Coral, Performer - Martin Smith, Brass - James Skelly, Vocal - James Skelly, Guitar - Lee Southall, Guitar - Simon James, Brass
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Bill Ryder-Jones, Composer - Bill Ryder-Jones, Lyricist - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Skelly, Drums - Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Paul Duffy, Bass - Nick Power, Keyboards - Bill Ryder-Jones, Guitar - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Co-Producer - The Coral, Performer - James Skelly, Vocal - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Guitar - James Skelly, Lyricist - Lee Southall, Guitar
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records Limited
Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Nick Power, Composer - Nick Power, Lyricist - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Ian Broudie, Producer - Jon Gray, Engineer - Gary Butler, Mastering Engineer - The Coral, Performer - The Coral, Co-Producer - James Skelly, Composer - James Skelly, Lyricist
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
Albumbeschreibung
Mixing equal bits Merseybeat melody, ragged Nuggets energy, and pure rock nostalgia, the Coral create one of the 21st century's finest odes to 1960s and 1970s garage rock. Not since The La's has a band more convincingly aped an era, and like that album, there's not a cringe-worthy moment in sight. If the lads were accused of being too bombastic and experimental on their debut, here they rein in their influences and just stick with the program of creating rocking tunes. The songwriting, playing, and production are so subtle, one almost imagines that these 12 songs are lost sonic treats from the Animals, Love, or some forgotten band of psych-pop dreamers. While a number of the songs stick out as highlights, particularly the catchy U.K. singles "Don't Think You're the First" and "Pass It On," a majority of the songs work as growers. While the band has abandoned the rousing loony attitude of its debut, and filtered out any ska influence, jazz, blues, and Spanish guitar motifs keep things varied. Beyond the singles, every track works its own fine magic, but the spooky, chugging "Bill McCai" and the atmospheric ballad "Careless Hands" are particularly noteworthy. The album loses its bearings somewhat after "Pass It On," not because the final two songs are weak, but because they stray from the even tone of the previous ten songs. Remarkably authentic in recovering the vibes of early British rock, Magic and Medicine is a mature, solid throwback. Whether or not the Coral travel these same musical avenues in the future, for now they've definitely created an album that's a world unto itself, and one that's well worth repeat visits.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:13
- Main artists: The Coral
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Deltasonic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative en Indie
(P) 2003 Deltasonic Records 2002 Ltd.
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