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Blue Lights On The Runway (CD)

By: Bell X1 (Artist)

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DISC 1 for Blue Lights On The Runway (CD) Album By Bell X1 (Artist)
1   Ribs Of A Broken Umbrella, The
2   How Your Heart Is Wired
3   Great Defector, The
4   Blow Ins
5   Amelia
6   Better Band, A
7   Breastfed
8   Light Catches Your Face
9   One Stringed Harp
10   Curtains Are Twitchin', The
 

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Rolling Stone (p.77) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Over the straight-forward stomp of 'The Great Defector,' Noonan sounds like a young David Byrne on the uplifting, carnivalesque chorus."
Q (Magazine) (p.97) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t once again showcases just how satisfying a Talking Heads obsession coupled with an ability to craft uncommonly graceful ballads can be."
Paste (magazine) (p.60) - "The digitized percussion opening lead single 'How Your Heart Is Wired' quickly spills into a lush guitar riff that suggests a more adrenalized version of Radiohead's 'Talk Show Host.'"

Title Note

Irish four-piece Bell X1 has built a devoted fan base, over the course of three albums, with their knack for melodic hooks and organic rock sound. BLUE LIGHTS ON THE RUNWAY, the band's fourth studio effort, takes a detour from that established blueprint by mixing electronica elements in with the guitars, bass, and drums. The result deepens the Bell X1 sound, giving it a heady edge without detracting from its overall warmth. Memorable melodies are still at the heart of each of these songs, whether they're rockers ("A Better Band"); gentle, digitally outfitted groovers ("How Your Heart is Wired"); or reflective ballads ("Light Catches Your Face"). This album comes recommended to those who enjoy Snow Patrol, Coldplay, or any well-crafted pop/rock with an adult alternative side.

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After critical raves, three national tours and multiple late-night TV bookings surrounding their breakout album Flock, Irish band Bell X1 is back with the ambitious and cutting Blue Lights on the Runway. Their second album on Yep Roc Records, BLOTR belies a synth-based metamorphosis for the group Paste Magazine called, "one of Ireland's greatest bands." The central creative trio of Paul Noonan, Dave Geraghty and Dominic Phillips retained the melody-focused approach of their first album but expanded their sound through the addition of glitchy electronic nuances ('The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella') crunching, prominent guitars ('Breastfed') and glittery art pop ('The Great Defector'). Noonan's gorgeous ballad 'Light Catches Your Face' anchors the work, exemplifying the emotional gamut fans have come to expect from the versatile rockers. Touring, licensing and the excitement of their now legendarily rabid fans are sure to combine for an even greater swell of success for Bell X1 in 2009. Quite literally, Blue Lights on the Runway will mark the take-off of a long, rich career.

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