The Gown Student Newspaper at Queen's University Belfast

REVIEW: The Courteeners – Falcon

I’ve struggled with this album. On the first listen I thought it had potential.  Their debut album ‘St. Jude’ didn’t have much to say but was fun and pacey Manchurian lad rock.  ‘Falcon’ takes the same formula and slows it to half the pace in an attempt to be taken seriously.  However, they often end up sounding just like any other band and coupled with lacklustre lyrics, “I think it’s time for me and you, To take over the world,” there really isn’t anywhere for them to go.

BY BEN FINCH

Single ‘Cross My Heart and Hope to Fly’ stagnates half way through, but is followed straight away by the second release ‘You Overdid It Doll’ which is the epic song that they are clearly looking for.  ‘Falcon’ could have been a rollicking trip through the city of Manchester but ends up a pleasant and boring night in The Rover’s Return.

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