English rock band formed in Chorley, Lancashire. Debut album Love Is Here (2001) established their melancholic, melodic style. Core members mentioned in reviews include James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), Barry Westhead (piano/keys) and Ben Byrne (drums).

Debut Love Is Here (2001). Subsequent albums discussed in reviews: Silence Is Easy (2003), On the Outside (2005), All the Plans (2009), All This Life (2017). Reviews emphasize melancholy, strong melodies and James Walsh's vocal delivery.

DeBaser reviews praise Starsailor's early work (especially Love Is Here and Silence Is Easy) for melancholy songwriting and James Walsh's voice. Later albums and post-reunion releases receive mixed-to-positive reactions, noting evolution in sound. Recurring themes: love, loss, maturation and strong melodic writing.

For:Fans of britpop, indie/alternative rock and melodic, melancholic songwriting; readers seeking album-focused reviews.

 Love is here is instead a masterpiece without mincing words, without labels, a record where styles mingle but the sounds never muddy.

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 The band's debut album is a fantastic album, made of good music, with compelling lyrics, it’s an LP made with heart.

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 Poetry, hints of a glorious musical past, strings, acoustic guitars, and so much, much melody.

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 The first album Love Is Here was a true goldmine: Tie Up My Hands, Poor Misguided Fool, Alcoholic, Way To Fall, Fever, Good Souls...

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