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A really fine young band that takes a lot of "by the book" lyrics and sounds, and manages to make them sound fairly fresh. If you have any interest in mid-nineties Brit-Pop check it out.
i wanted the sound track to once upon a time in the west, this is sure not what it claims to be, total bomb not worth a flip, total dissatisfaction, something labeled totally wrong, don,t buy this it,s junk, not worth the plastic is made of..!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2007
I was a big fan of Hard-Fi's debut album, "Stars of CCTV", which went to #1 on the charts in the U.K. I was worried that it would be all but impossible for the band to surpass its first effort. Fortunately, my fears were unfounded. Not only is "Once Upon a Time In the West" musically and lyrically the equal of the first album, I believe in many ways it is superior.
Back are the infectiously catchy hooks, the sing-a-long lyrics, and the head-bobbing grooves. Stylistically, the album borrows much from Clash influenced punk rock, the latest trends in indie rock, and Motown R&B. This is one of those albums you can listen from beginning to to end without skipping any tracks. While most of the songs are full of energy, the album does pause several time for slower music (songs which I personally love). Thematically, the album tackles the topics of loneliness, alienation, boredom, and yearning. The mixture of quick paced fun music with mostly melancholic lyrics creates a uniquely satisfying effect on the listener.
The album opens with the first single, "Suburban Knights" and doesn't miss a beat the rest of the way. There are several sing-along anthems: "I Shall Overcome", "Television", "Can't Get Along (Without You)", and "Little Angel". As well as some stripped down rock ballads: "Tonight", "Help Me Please", and the finale "The King". Each song is refreshingly unique without trying too hard to be so.
Hands down, "Once Upon a Time In the West" is one of the best albums I've heard all year - potentially, one of my all-time faves. As if that wasn't enough, it features the greatest cover art ever. Hard-Fi deserves to catch on in America as they already have in the UK. Buy this album! It does not disappoint.
Best Songs: Suburban Knights, The King, Can't Get Along (Without You), Little Angel For Fans Of: Kaiser Chiefs,Razorlight,Editors
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2007
Hard-Fi's debut "Stars of CCTV" was brilliant and was always going to be (to borrow the title of one of their songs) Hard to beat.
"Once upon a time in the west" gives it a tough fight. Though nothing on it is as brilliant as "Hard to beat" or "Cash machine", it does contain its fair share of great tunes.
The sound this time is a bit edgier, with more ballads this time around. The brilliant "Little angel" has horns and chugging guitar riffs. Lead off single is a galloping synth rocker with traces of ska. The ska influences are also heard in the lovely, more downbeat "Television" and "I shall overcome", the latter is closest in sound to their debut CD and begs to be a huge hit!
For ballads, we get "Tonight" (what a rousing chorus), the tender Beatles-like "Help me please", the brilliant organ sprinkled "We need love" (addressing the current state of insecurity in the world), and closing string laden epic "The king" (think "Move on out").
The album has already topped the UK charts. Here's hoping they find the success they so deserve in the US.
Per il mio gusto CD con pezzi molto interessanti Tuttavia ho comprato un articolo nuovo, ma ricevuta una confezione CD priva di pellicola esterna e con parecchi graffi..
Seit ich in einer Kultursendung von 3sat eine kurze Vorstellung von Hard-Fi zu sehen bekam - ich kannte die Gruppe nicht(!) - komme ich nicht mehr los. Dass die Briten leicht verrückt sein können, läuft hier zu Hochform auf. Natürlich im positiven Sinne und unter kreativer Verwendung aller musikalischen und emotionalen Möglichkeiten - es ist nie langweilig. Die Jungs haben Aufmerksamkeit verdient!!!
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