Suede - New Morning

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Music Review: Although more up and poppy, this is still a beautiful album
Rating: 4 Stars

Then comes the second half of the album, where things get really interesting. While the first half is very poppy, after the style of "Coming Up," the second half sees Suede exploring new territory and sounding like they never have before-and the result is fabulous. Track 7.) Astrogirl is an interesting song. It makes full use of strings and lounge-style piano. The chorus is full of chords and key changes that bring Pulp to mind, and the song in general sounds like Bowie-always a good thing. Track 8 includes two songs on one track, "Untitled" and "Morning." Track 8a.) Untitled is a lovely little song that is atmospheric and melodic from start to finish. Richard and Alex sing lovely backing vocal harmonies throughout. Track 8b.) Morning is another simple song using acoustic guitar complete with finger-sliding squeaks and a cheesy synthesizer. If Michael Stipe sang this song it could be easily mistaken as an R.E.M. song-that's a fist for Suede. Track 9.) One Hit to the Body starts out nice and mellow then picks up a little momentum in the chorus. I hate to keep comparing these songs to other groups, but if Martin Rossiter sang this one it would be a Gene song. Which perhaps doesn't say much considering that Gene sound a lot like Suede in the first place. Track 10.) When the Rain Falls uses a funky bass and lounge piano for a sound that I instantly liked. The harmonies have a 70s feel to them and Brett speaks some of the lyrics toward the end, which is also a first for Suede. After a short break, Track 11 begins, which, like Track 8, includes two songs on one. Track 11a.) You Belong to Me is a bonus track included only on the limited edition, first pressing of "A New Morning." It's a poppy piece with synthesized strings and Brett falsettos, not nearly as prevalent on this album as normal. Brett kind of sing-speaks the lyrics in a Kevin Rowland of Dexy's Midnight Runners style. After about 10 minutes of silence, Track 11b.) Oceans begins with a crackly recording that sounds like vinyl. This is a hidden track and a gem of a song that would be right at home on "Dog Man Star." The annoying thing is you have to either wait or fast-forward through "You Belong to Me" and the 10-minute silence every time you want to listen to it. It's one of those songs that always seems to end to soon.

Over all "A New Morning," which varies from pop, to mellow summer tunes, to late-night lounge acts, is definitely better than "Head Music" and I think after repeated listens it will surpass "Coming Up" as well. It can't really be compared to either of Suede's first two albums, and quite honestly, until Bernard Butler rejoins the group, Ed Buller produces, and Brett gets addicted to heroin again, Suede will never make another "Dog Man Star." Holding "A New Morning" up to the standards of "Dog Man Star," it would only be a 3-star album. Comparing it to everything else out there on the radio today, it's by far a 5-star album. But, we know what Suede is capable of, and so I give it 4-stars. "A New Morning" will go down in history as an important Suede outing. Brett's voice is sounding better than ever, though I miss all the falsettos. Steven did a fine job producing. The mixing is nice too, though I'd like to hear the bass lines a bit louder. Basically, "A New Morning" is Suede stripped down, writing melodies that are both catchy and melodic. Even when multiple instruments are used, the production keeps the sound short, sweet and tight. Reading the reviews about a "new, happy Suede" I though I'd hate this album, but I was wrong. It's an album that any Suede fan will enjoy, if not eventually love.

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