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Some Cities
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724387460928
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
MPN: 74609
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: March 01, 2005
Studio: Capitol
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Editorial Review:
In the three years between this album and its epic-scaled predecessor, The Last Broadcast, Manchester trio Doves were obviously doing something more artistically rewarding than mere touring. It's not that their sense of ambitious scale has waned. It's that it has been refocused inward here toward personal matters and the state of their Northern UK homeland. The title track and thumping, soul-inflected single "Black and White Town" state as much early on. But much more than Doves' subject matter has evolved as well. The album's sonically intriguing mix of influences fuse singer Jimi Goodwin's unabashed hook jones with bottom-heavy club rhythms and the restless, expansive instincts of multi-instrumentalist twins Andy and Jez Williams. Then, all is channeled through the fuzzy aura of too many youthful 3am's at Manchester's famed Hacienda nightspot.
The gorgeous moodiness of "Snowden" and string-drenched, mouth-harp seasoned "The Storm" show how far the band has evolved from its early Sub Sub incarnation/Manchester heritage, even as the bigger-than-life "Walk in Fire" shows just how deep those roots go. It's a magnificent record, one whose sense of scale belies its innate efficiency, and arguably Doves' most wholly satisfying to date. --Jerry McCulley
Some Cities is a turbo charged, sonorous assault; at points crunching and urban, sounding like a midnight high-speed joy ride through the industrial beating heart of their hometown city Manchester. The album, Some Cities could only ever have been born in the North of England and is the sound of a full throttle, Doves band. It's also the sound of the band at their most relaxed and confident, their most driven and fine-tuned. EMI. 2005.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Great sound, Reminds me of Tears for Fears
This is a good album. "Black and White Town" is as good as it gets. I like the vocals and the music. They put together original tracks and have their own sound. That being said, they remind me a little of Tears for Fears but that's a compliment. I would recommend this to other fans of indie music. I'm looking forward to their new album!
Matt Zarnstorff
Rating:  - The Mancunian Epic Continues!
Another great album from a band whose glory days are ahead of them. All of the dark and desolate enviornment of a post-industrial Manchester is captured in every note of this album.
Rating: - Hardly can skip a track, do albums do that?? THANKS DOVES!!!
Loved LOST SOULS, one of my all-time favs of any group to be honest. Honest, full of intrigue and originality that hooked me as a Coldplay fan. I now consider myself a graduate of Coldplay to the Doves. Coldplay's music is very listenable, great for pop/rock today, but lacks the musicianship and experimental work the Doves are able to explore and provide for their fans. Coldplay is too predictable, bottom line. I do like their music however. Anyways, getting back from that tangent, Some Cities ... Read More
Rating:  - It's okay
This album is like a shiney used car that is prone to breaking down: it seems nice on the surface but you just can't get much mileage out ot it.
I really like the sound of this band, but when I bought the album, I tired of it quicker than I expected. It's funny: I can't think of a single song on the album I really can't stand except "Shadows of Salford" but as a whole it's hard to get into. It seems like they are trying to imitate Coldplay in places but not getting the desired result.
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Rating: - Another great Doves Album
Doves somehow retain their great sound yet always expand further into their musical expression.
This band adds to Last Broadcast and Lost Souls.
Someday Soon is my favorite song on this album. But every song compliments one another.
I cannot wait for the next Doves album.
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