The All New Adventures Of Us: Best Loved Goodnight Tales
The All New Adventures Of Us: Best Loved Goodnight Tales
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Thursday, 02, Oct 2008 04:13
One Little Indian, out October 6th.
In a nutshell...
Fresh, exciting, imaginative, emotive, new
What's it all about?
Featuring the singles, A Good Liar is a Good Storyteller and Firetruck, the 11-track debut album was conceived in the depths of the north Swedish montains, from a band better placed on the streets of Northampton.
Who's it by?
The seven-member Northampton band, hereafter referred to as Tanaou, have been likened to the musical equivalent of the Secret Seven.
The band consists of; Jamie C Macefield, Kate Williams, Paul Macefield, Gary Fleming, Chris Jones, Phil Spry and Nic Willes.
Their live act started in 2007.After their appearance on the BBC Electric Proms Next Stage Tour, the band have been working hard on their debut album.
As an example...
"Shush said the match to the bomb, don't call me a burn out/I've been lying in this Mass grave for days now/The novelty's worn thin, but we could use these useless wodden limbs, to build a fort and wage war.. - Me Me Me
Likelihood of a trip to the Grammys
Best Loved Goodnight Tales falls short of the nomination list. Maybe given a warmer climate and a more driven focus, they could stand in a good position with their follow-up album.
What the others say
"Tanaou could be on to something here. Admittedly there's nothing massively challenging here, but Firetruck is bright and interesting enough to suggest that Tanaou have a few great tricks up their sleeves." - Music OMH
"The All New Adventures of Us (Tanaou, to their fans) are the kind of band it is impossible for anyone to hate." - last.fm
So is it any good?
The album lacks a firm sense of direction, the absent focus and non-consistent style makes it feel like what you'd expect to see at one of those hidden jumble sales in an old and creaky village hall. I know in this day of manufactured pop groups we should be congratulating them for their originality and inspiring contribution to the music industry but whether the risk has been worth it, they still need some work and organisation.
Despite these factors, Tanou have brought an enchanting and emotive collection of songs to the table and they seem to work in their own little way. The exciting mix of meaningful poetry and carefully blended musical individualism stops you in mid thought.
Trumpet fan fairs, drum roles, guitars, pianos and tambourines come together with enthusiasm and passionate spirit. The band has clearly put their soul into their music.
The enchanted snow-capped mountains of north Sweden have certainly inspired the Tanou into creating an album that has something to attract all musical tastes. But even so you can't help but notice the mix match of styles, with a bit of thought and careful planning they may be able to impress with their follow up.
We have not yet seen their best.
6/10
Daniel Andrews