Manchester band The Courteeners’ debut album ‘St. Jude’ has been nominated for the inaugural Guardian album award. Formed in 2006, the Middleton lads have had a hugely successful couple of years and it’s not been the least bit surprising. Liam Fray’s uncompromising, cocky manner sets the tone for the band and their music certainly justifies his demeanour.
The album is packed full of great tracks, and with singles such as ‘What Took You So Long?’ and ‘Not Nineteen Forever’, the band are helping to create a new scene in Manchester. With fantastic melodies and great hooks, the songs are also proving a massive success on the road. The lads are able to generate an amazing atmosphere with their raucous, sweaty gigs, the crowd almost appearing to be plucked straight from the terraces.
They’ve also come in for some pretty high praise from non other than Morrissey, himself claiming to be a massive fan of the band.
The fact that the album peaked at No.4 in the charts and went gold in the current musical climate, what with bands clogging up the charts by means of selling out, is an achievement in itself. Winning this award however, will more than support their credentials as one of the finest new bands around.
To place your vote, click www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/poll/2008/nov/06/firs-album-award-vote
Voting ends 30th November and the results will be revealed in the Guardian’s ‘Film and Music’ supplement on 19th December.
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