Sunday, March 28, 2010

Welcome Back to Thirteen Senses

Once in a blue moon, a new band comes along which literally takes your breath away. Thirteen Senses did that to me a few years ago. They had a very successful first album THE INVITATION. Their second album, CONTACT, released in 2007 was less successful.

They seemed to disappear off the face of the earth, but last night I stumbled across their new album, available for free to listen to on their website. The title track, CRYSTAL SOUNDS is brilliant. Have a listen to the whole thing HERE.

Crystal Sounds - Full Album Stream by ThirteenSenses

Thirteen Senses are from Cornwall, and are apparently the only Cornish band to ever have a top ten hit!

I've always wanted to see them in concert and I thought my luck was in as they are playing in London on 8 June. But typically, I am busy that evening hosting an Ann Widdecombe evening in Chelmsford.

I know most of you consider my musical taste somewhat dodgy - and for good reason. But do yourselves a favour and at least have a listen. If you like Embrace, Athlete, Radiohead or the Killers, you might well like them.

Here's an acoustic version of one of their hits, Follow Me.

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9 comments:

  1. Jabba the CatMarch 28, 2010 12:24 am

    Who???

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  2. NewmaniaMarch 28, 2010 8:16 am

    The recommendations of a man whose favourite band is Sparks must be handled with asbestos gloves and goggles

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  3. Gregory SpawtonMarch 28, 2010 8:35 am

    Crikey, another Thirteen Senses fan! I've got both of the CD's but was underwhelmed by the second and had no idea there was more to come. Thanks for the tip.

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  4. BennyMarch 28, 2010 10:06 am

    I looooooooved Into The Fire. I heard it when it was on a Big Brother montage a while ago but it's been used in many places.

    One of my favourite songs of all time, not heard any other stuff so will take a listen! Cheers.

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  5. brian in the tamar valleyMarch 28, 2010 10:08 am

    Also from Cornwall, Iain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOIjd0fBPX0

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  6. carrewMarch 28, 2010 10:30 am

    Good call Ian. Thanks for introducing this band. I'd never heard of them before but they'll be on my ipod very shortly.

    cheers

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  7. Little Black SamboMarch 28, 2010 2:05 pm

    They don't sound very Cornish to me.

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  8. Tim GrebinMarch 28, 2010 5:23 pm

    Wait a minute... this isn't politics!

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  9. Is this a riot?March 29, 2010 1:45 pm

    My god, I cant believe I actually agree with Iain Dale on something, never of thought it would be music that brought us together. 13Senses are truly an amazing band and live just brilliant.

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