Charlatan

I can't bear these half-assed reissues of albums. The ineptitude and laziness of some record companies never ceases to amaze me.

Thanks! :)

Does it come in a card slipcase? I'm gonna wait for a few weeks til it drops in price. £16 - Ha!

Quite like that although it has some phoned in lyrics. What unflattering artwork.

I knew as soon as I heard 'You And Me' that it was a Stuart Price production. Sounds like something that could have been on the 'III' album. Nice enough song but it feels a bit like retreading old ground. Looking forward to see what they come up with for the tour.

Can't stop laughing! :lol:

Yeah, feels very strange to know there's a new album out in only 4 days time. Not much fanfare at all. Keeping my expectations in check. Wasn't a fan of Wonderland and although Windows has grown on me somewhat (that acoustic version is great), I'm not overly fussed on the other two new tracks.

The song has grown on me somewhat but still all feels a little underwhelming. Is there going to be a video?

It's laughable. They've been lazy for years when it comes to promoting singles but this on another level. Where's the promo? Where's the video? Haven't they just signed a deal with EMI? Doesn't really bode well for the future.

I'd forgotten about Sure as lead. It's grown on me over the years but its a song that's just sort of 'there' in their discography. Is there any news on who they worked with on the new album? Did they work with John Shanks again at all?

It's strange, isn't it. To launch a new album era with such a weak track is so unlike them. It sounds like a B-side at best, even then I'd say that's being generous. Just hoping the album is stronger.

Bonus track 'Serenity' on the HMV Exclusive version. Not digging the new single so far.