Product description About this ItemThe item format is a CDuk, 2010This specific sale is a new release, shipped direct from the manufacturerThe Artist Name is The CharlatansThe Title is Who We TouchThe Catalog Number is COOKCD527XCondition NewOther CommentsNew Store StockThe Media Condition is NewThis is new and unplayed The Sleeve Condition is NewNew unplayed We Use Stock ImagesBecause we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. The Sleeve When we describe the sleeve we are describing the printed paper cover or booklet that is included inside the case. The case is not part of the sleeve. CD Version CD's are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, demonstration (demo), not for sale, promotional (promo), special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The CD you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling before you buy it. This CD Inner and Outer Sleeve For this specific sale the CDs sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing. While we ship all items with some outer casing, such as a digipak, jewel case, cardboard casing, or plastic sleeve, for this specific sale we are selling only the inner paper sleeve and CD only, as specifically outlined in the description of this listing. (we make this disclaimer a Review The Charlatans have been described as survivors since a remarkably early stage, the adjective applied in relation to both their bounce back after a flop second album and also their continued success in the wake of the sad death of original keyboardist Rob Collins.Thirteen years on from that, however, and The Charlatans would be survivors in any case, on the simpler grounds of having been together a very long time. Certainly there’s a note of defying the odds to the release of what is, impressively, the band’s 11th album. Now very much middle-aged men, Tim Burgess and co can scarcely hope to win much in the way of fresh blood in a musical landscape so utterly different from that of their heyday, something the limp number 39 chart placing of 2008’s You Cross My Path confirmed. One assumes that the band is more a question of love than money at this stage; gratifyingly, that’s an impression borne out by Who We Touch, an album clearly put together with a huge amount of care. That it sounds a little out of date in 2010 is by the by: they’re a group from a different era who feel no pressure to pretend otherwise.That accepted, they’re certainly not rehashing former glories – those expecting pummelling Hammonds and anthemic Lancashire hollering have come to the wrong place. The first surprise comes right at the start, as Love Is Ending erupts in a blank roar of noise. It’s a red herring, though, and soon enough a lithe guitar line cuts in and the whole thing suddenly sounds like some particularly muscular leftover from the C86 era. It’s melodic, energetic, humble and hummable, with Burgess’s vocals soft and impassioned.Elsewhere, My Foolish Pride is a sweet, pastoral-bordering-on twee piano ballad. Your Pure Soul offers a lovely piece of woozy introspection, while Intimacy and Sincerity offer a pleasing electronic heart to the record, the former spooky and low-key, the latter a very game stab at Krautrock. These are warm, appealing tunes with no false bluster or crass anthemism, light years ahead of the bombastic drivel certain peers have offered up this year. The Charlatans are old fashioned, maybe even a little antiquated. But are they past it as songwriters? No way. --Andrzej Lukowski Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new window
T**N
Welcome back.......to me
I followed The Charlatans from the beginning back in the Some Friendly and Between 10th and 11th (which I actually always thought a superior album to the debut) days. I bought the majority of the albums that came out after but, other than the odd (Just When You're Thinking Things Over etc.) track or album none of them ever featured in my repeat list. Partly, I should imagine, because I didn't give them enough listens and was elsewhere with my aural pleasures.So, a positive review of this new album (Who We Touch) in the press led me to think I should purchase it just to keep the collection going. I was half expecting it to be another one that sat on the shelf and didn't get my attention. And then track 2 came on (My Foolish Pride) and I sat up and thought "heh, this is good, I like this" and then that led to track 3 (Your Pure Soul) and I was then hooked. I've now given the album a good few listens and it's a blinding album. Very melodic and very accessible from the outset. It really has got some cracking tunes on it and I would suggest you take the plunge if you're not entirely sure that yet another Charlatans album is needed in your collection. This one is. Good work guys and welcome back (to me at least).
W**Y
I wasn't overwhelmed with this buy, but adds to the collection of their history i own.
R.I.P to Jon Brookes. Never to be forgotton. Suffered from two brain tumours myself and lucky to be alive to this day - seems i was only given 10 years extra to live after the ops. Thank you Maida Vale & Queens Square, London.
M**E
Good Stuff
Consistency is the buzz word for the Charlatans. This album is solid, although it sounded much better live than on the album.
C**O
Another Excellent Charlatans Album
For Charlatans fans out there, this is another excellent album from the band which I would definitely recommend. They have a good mixture of songs and Tim Burgess is sounding as good as ever. Just hope they keep on going!!!!
C**S
Back on form
After listening to this once I really liked it. I feel the Charlatans are back on form. Definitely reminiscent of early Charlatans material. Long may it continue.
K**S
What a surprise.....
I'd drifted away from The Charlatans after a string of mediocre releases, so wasn't even aware they'd released another album until now. Up At The Lake, Simpatico, and You Cross My Path were patchy at best, throwing one or two good tunes in with a bunch of mediocre ones, and mixing up too many different styles that didn't sit well next to each other. However, having just read Tim's autobiography (well worth a read by the way...) I decided to check-out this release.All I can say is that I'm so glad I gave them another go. This album is fantastic, and while it won't spawn a string of successful singles it stands up as a solid and coherent piece of work. All the songs are good, there's no "filler" and they work well together as a complete album rather than jarring from style-to-style. Personal favourites are Love Is Ending, Smash The System and Sincerity, but there's not a bad song on here.If like me you've been disappointed in the bands last few releases and aren't sure whether to purchase this, then I urge you to give it a go, you might just be surprised.....
B**S
Great alternative adult orientated music
Great alternative adult orientated music, in this world fullof superficial commercially engineered pulp. This album has moveda long way from The Charlatans early days and is probably out oftouch with a younger audience, but to fans that have followedthe band through their changing musical genre and discerning music followersthis is a great little album. The band are musically accomplished and it feels likethey have put a lot of love and care into this. There is a low key feel of Country in places, and on track 9 (Oh!) the band give a nod and wink to early Bowie and The Doors.
D**S
A great album that grows on you
This is a another great Album from The Charlatans. You can read more in depth reviews in other music media, but from my personal point of view (and as a long time fan) I would definatley rate this as one of thier best, and is again another change of musical direction from the last album.Stand out tracks for me on first listen were "my foolsih pride", "trust in desire", and the lead single "love is ending". However, as with most other Charlatns songs the rest are still very good and grow on you with repeated listening. The bonus edition's special CD also contains alternate mixes, early versions and four cracking songs that were "cut" from the album itself, and of these I would say that "who we touch don't mind" is the best. In fact it I personally found it to be one of the better tracks on the 2cd set.All In all this is a great album by a band that still sound fresh after 20 years and 11 albums. For the extras that come with the 2cd version, along with the nice layout of the gatefold case, I would suggest paying the £2 difference in price and get that.
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