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• Artist: The Futureheads
• Album: News & Tributes
• Label: Vagrant
• Year of Release: 2006
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• Reviewed by: mschmitt on 2006-09-03

These cheeky boys from Sunderland have done it again. "News and Tributes," the sophomore release from The Futureheads, is packed full with more silly rants and whimsical guitar riffs that are sure to please any fan of their debut and get more people hooked. Picking up from where they left off, the opening track "Yes/No" show off The Futurehead’s half-angry half-goofy playing style, all the while bleating the repeated line "Yes! / No!" "Fallout" is the third track, hitting hard with drumbeat-like guitar chords, backing the imagery-packed lyrics. "After days in the dark / The light broke through / And it was visible to see you." Next comes the sure-to-be single off the album, "Skip To The Last", which is fast paced and easily stuck in one’s head. In quite obvious relationship woes, the lyrics desire to know the end before the beginning, "Skip to the last paragraph / Before we start / See the happy ending / Or the broken heart." With bouncy backing vocals, this song is easily the best on the album. For some pure post-punk sonic mincing, turn to ""Return of the Beserker." Fast non-relenting guitars supported with hard beating drums create a strong sonic attack, catching you off guard when its all dropped for the naked, solitary guitar solo. The Futureheads’ strength lies in coupling cheeky pop attitudes with post-punk instrumentals. They get their songs stuck inside your head and do not let go. Insightful and memorable at their best, and silly everywhere else, The Futureheads second album should be a well-welcomed hit for those who enjoyed their debut.

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