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No.45 - ‘The Bell And The Hammer’ by This Day & Age (2006)

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“  If I could learn to act patiently, then I would see that my view of time is selfishly based around me;  I should run away, but I  can't; chasing dreams that are slowing down for me;  I should turn around, but I can't; It's within my reach …” Another round of applause  given to the pool of online streaming algorithms for showing me a plethora of new music. Not all stay within my listening world for long and some become firm favourites. The Bell And Hammer is one of the best albums ever  recommended to me and one that continues to grow on me with every listen. This Day & Age cross into indie from melodic rock. If you are a fan of Keane, Coldplay or Ben Folds, but fancy something a little heavier in the guitar department, you will absolutely enjoy this album. A strong piano/keys and soaring vocals with decent harmonies set the standard for most songs.  The tone of Jeff Martin’s voice has a sweetness that fans of the aforementioned bands will love. ...

No.49 - ‘The Face Of Love’ by Sanctus Real (2006)

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Burn away the pride;  Bring me to my weakness, until  everything I hide behind is gone;  And when I'm open wide  with nothing left to cling to;  Only you are there to lead me on;  'Cause honestly, I'm not that strong…” There are cons to music streaming; mostly the incredible lack of earnings that goes back to the artist. But as a consumer, I have Deezer and Spotify to thank for the plethora of new music they’ve both suggested. At a time when I was just discovering the vastness of Christian rock bands, mostly out of America, certain Sanctus Real songs stood out amongst the ocean of music I was piling through, and “The Face Of Love” is still my stand out album by this fantastic band.  If you’re a fan of Switchfoot, you probably know these guys. Heavier than your standard rock/indie albums, but just as melodic. Think Snow Patrol but a little rockier and more overdriven…more in the U2 category. The songs are excellent and the melodies are very catchy; anth...