The Album Review Club - Week #145 - (page 1923) - Tellin' Stories - The Charlatans

[RobMCFC]

TELLIN’ STORIES



Tbh I wasn’t looking forward to this one as much as I normally do with Robs nominations.
Quick bit of trivia , I used to frequent The Black Swan pup in Lower Withington Cheshire, I remarked to the landlord at the time how good the music was that he played which was mostly Americana.He told me he managed a band, The Charlatans! It was Steve Harrison a local in these parts , hence the band was always referred to as being from Northwich, whereas as Bimbo states they were mostly from the Midlands.

Anways onto the album, I’ve not heard much by the band other than a few singles and Madchester music has never been my bag.
I’m not sure who influenced who but time wise it appears The Charlatans were formed first.
On a few tracks especially ‘With No Shoes’ and ‘How High’ I’m definitely getting LG nasal swagger in Tim Burgess’s delivery, on others IB and The Stone roses musically, also echoes of Kula Shaker.
There’s the obvious Dylan tribute on ‘Get it On’ which I enjoyed. I tended to prefer the more acoustic tracks as they seem more suited to TBs voice.I’ve been able to listen to this album a lot this past week, it’s ok but hasn’t made me a fan,but I can see why fans of Oasis and TSR would love this.


6/10

Thanks. Enjoy the Jason Isbell show tonight!

 

[RobMCFC]

I suppose the Charlatans next album (Us and Us Only) might be better suited to those who prefer a bit more of an Americana sound. And if the nasal voice of Tim B is doing your nut, try Wonderland, where he goes all falsetto and the band kind of change sound too.

After the brilliance of Tellin' Stories and Us and Us Only, I was very disappointed with Wonderland. I suppose it's music that has it's audience, and you can't knock them for trying something completely different, but it wasn't for me.

 

[ballbag]

After the brilliance of Tellin' Stories and Us and Us Only, I was very disappointed with Wonderland. I suppose it's music that has it's audience, and you can't knock them for trying something completely different, but it wasn't for me.

Yeah was a shock when I first heard Wonderland and it took a fair few listens to enjoy it. Not my favourite offering of theirs by any stretch. Couldn't listen to it all in one hit anyway. It divided a few fans from what I remember.

Personally, I've always enjoyed the earlier albums like Some Friendly, Up To Our Hips, and The Charlatans (eponymously titled one).

 

[threespires]

I suppose the Charlatans next album (Us and Us Only) might be better suited to those who prefer a bit more of an Americana sound. And if the nasal voice of Tim B is doing your nut, try Wonderland, where he goes all falsetto and the band kind of change sound too.

Lol, having said I've got not interest in visiting their back catalogue I've put Wonderland on and am really quite enjoying it! His falsetto isn't all that but it works quite well with the album as a whole and I quite like the looser vibe with bits of electronica.

 

[ballbag]

Lol, having said I've got not interest in visiting their back catalogue I've put Wonderland on and am really quite enjoying it! His falsetto isn't all that but it works quite well with the album as a whole and I quite like the looser vibe with bits of electronica.

Haha I stuck it on too! Just at The Bell and The Butterfly and feeling the urge to groove like a mo fo.

 

[Mancitydoogle]

Thanks. Enjoy the Jason Isbell show tonight!

Cheers