Sunday, June 12, 2011

Chapel Club "Palace"


This is a new band from London that I saw on the UK charts several weeks ago.  It's a major label release, so it should have some marketing money behind it.  I can't quite put it in the Shoegaze category as others have, but I understand their reasoning.  Here is a video of one of the best tracks of the record, so you can decide for yourself.  I just watched it, too, and for once I actually think the video adds a positive aspect to the music.  I get the Smiths comparisons for the monotone voice, but I was never a Morrissey fan, so yep, that sameness does not endear this record to me as a whole.  A track or two at a time, OK.  I did hear the New Order influence the bands lists, but my experience takes me back further in years than the members', and I believe they are a dead ringer for Chameleons UK crossed with a generous dose of Big Country. 

"Palace" has had some moderate success in Europe and Asia.  It's only $8 here in the States, so if you are a fan of this style, help 'em chart, will ya?

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