Reviewed by Chris Render
After reviewing single Vanity Kills, I was uncertain what to make of Codeine Velvet Club (perhaps best known as the side project of Fratellis front-man Jon Lawler), save that I liked them. Having now heard their full self-titled debut album, I can happily say that the future for Codeine Velvet Club is a bright one.
Codeine Velvet Club is exactly what Vanity Kills had led me to expect, which is to say catchy and unforgettable. This indie-pop-electro (for lack of a better phrase) masterpiece is coherent and well-paced, ensuring for anyone in doubt that Lawler could easily make a successful career for himself outside of The Fratellis. Both Lawler and collaborator Lou Hickey display energetic vocals and skilful guitar work, making Codeine Velvet Club a fantastic debut album
Although, as with most albums, some tracks do fall a bit short (Begging Bowl Blues and Nevada left me somewhat cold), album highlights such as opener Hollywood, Little Sister and single release Vanity Kills show that Codeine Velvet Club are one worth watching. While maybe not to everyone’s taste, and indeed met with mixed reviews, Codeine Velvet Club struck me as a fantastic debut album for a band not to be missed.
4/5
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Sunday, 31 January 2010
Friday, 22 January 2010
Codeine Velvet Club – Hollywood
Released 28/12/09
Reviewed by Andy Knox
Jon Lawler (better known as John Fratelli) and Lou Hickey create a great blend of mix gender vocals over a tune which at points is very 1950s. And although it would be an unfair assumption to think of CVC as a more mature Fratellis, one notable similarity from The Fratellis is Lawler’s low self-asteem which is seen in “she’s got too much class for the likes of me”, however, judging the band and the tune without comparison, this is a strong song that could do well.
Reviewed by Andy Knox
Jon Lawler (better known as John Fratelli) and Lou Hickey create a great blend of mix gender vocals over a tune which at points is very 1950s. And although it would be an unfair assumption to think of CVC as a more mature Fratellis, one notable similarity from The Fratellis is Lawler’s low self-asteem which is seen in “she’s got too much class for the likes of me”, however, judging the band and the tune without comparison, this is a strong song that could do well.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Codeine Velvet Club - Vanity Kills
Reviewed by Chris Render
It’s good to be reviewing again, not least of all because I get to listen to musical triumphs like Vanity Kills. Codeine Velvet Club’s new single is a brilliantly catchy display of talent, one that I find myself whistling long after last hearing it. I’m definitely expecting to hear more from this talented group of artists in the coming months. Codeine Velvet Club are among the most interesting artists I’ve encountered this year.
4/5
It’s good to be reviewing again, not least of all because I get to listen to musical triumphs like Vanity Kills. Codeine Velvet Club’s new single is a brilliantly catchy display of talent, one that I find myself whistling long after last hearing it. I’m definitely expecting to hear more from this talented group of artists in the coming months. Codeine Velvet Club are among the most interesting artists I’ve encountered this year.
4/5
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