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Perfect Symmetry | 
| Artist: Keane
Label: Universal / Island
Category: Music
List Price: £16.99
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Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 17
Media: Audio CD
Running Time: 51
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 602517856455
EAN: 0602517856455
ASIN: B001GF7W2C
Release Date: October 13, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Spiralling | | • | The Lovers Are Losing | | • | Better Than This | | • | You Haven't Told Me Anything | | • | Perfect Symmetry | | • | You Don't See Me | | • | Again & Again | | • | Playing Along | | • | Pretend That You're Alone | | • | Black Burning Heart | | • | Love Is The End | | • | SPLASH SCREEN |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Would it be outlandish to suggest that wholesome rugby-shouldered ruddy-faced English piano-pop boys Keane have spent the best part of their two-album career fanning the impression that they exist somewhere between an easy Mothers' Day gift and the album it's ok to give your girlfriend back when you split up, just in order to blow everyone out of the water like 80s neon-pop commandos with the boldness of their third? You know, utilising the element of surprise? Probably, but even though their debut (Hopes & Fears) and its follow up (Under the Iron Sea) may have been broader creative successes than many care to admit, it is true that Perfect Symmetry is a synth-brandishing Tyrannosaurus Rex next to those trundlingly melodic Trojan horses. From the moment "Spiralling", the single that made a nation choke on its Yakult, erupts like a Top of the Pops volcano with flashes of David Bowie, Talking Heads, Erasure, Prefab Sprout and James, amongst others--with the "WHOOOO!" interjections impacting like lava hitting an LA swimming pool and sending cocktails flying--the album is generally as taut, bulky and bronzed as a teen Arnold Schwarzenegger. Old habits die hard and there is still much in the way mid-paced melancholy, but they are sung with clarity and the songwriting stays tight with some deep lyrics and turns of phrase to balance out the vague and which presumably reflect Tom Chaplin's documented decent into addiction. "Playing Along", a beautifully arranged set of textures and gathering emotional bursts, is a particular high. --James Berry
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Finally a return to goodness. November 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It may have taken a while, but they have finally returned back to writing great songs. After a poor second album Keane have returned with a really strong third album. From start to finish this is an outstanding album which has catchy tracks such as "Spiralling" and "Better Than This."
It does take a few listens before you can really appreciate it, but with every listen it is growing on me, and I only bought it last week!
I've only given it four stars because I feel it should only have five stars if it is really outstanding!
 Fantastically Different November 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's great to hear a band bold enough to try something different with a third album rather than let it be a marker of their steady decline (e.g. Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight). With 'Perfect Symmetry' Keane pulls off a welcome and surprisingly different return.
The 80's feel is apparent but the album avoids becoming a pastiche. The album makes you think of Queen, Bowie and other greats, but the strong vocals and melodies make it unmistakably Keane. Tempo is generally upbeat throughout, tinged with retro drum machines and synths and unashamedly pop, which is no bad thing.
Production is slick and tight as with the previous two albums. This wont be a Keane album for everyone, but for some it's an outstanding return. Recommended!
 The Killers copy November 7, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Once again Keane has failed to come up with the goods. After a fabulous first album and a disaster with Under the Iron Sea, Perfect Symmetry slips between the two with several tracks sounding like a second rate Killers tribute band. Why didn't they stick to the distinctive sound of Hopes and Fears instead of diluting their appeal by emulating the top Indie band.
 The 80s sucked first time around! November 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Really poor effort from keane (and im a fan of all their previous work). Terrible 80s synth sounds topped off with poor quality lyrics and boring arrangements made this album totally wash over me.
Disappointing.
Most definitely Keane's best November 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Totally agree with G. Forster, this is Keane's best album by a long way. First two albums had some good stuff but got a bit boring, this is just a refreshing change of sound. Pop music at it's best. Recommended!
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