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THE REVIEW
"We are in tune with 18-year-olds who buy vinyls, not with bands that adapt to the radio. I want to appeal more to this kind of people than the mainstream. I want to go completely against the current trends." These are the words of Brett Anderson when introducing the world to the seventh Suede album, the second after the reunion, and when commenting on his relationship with the friction in music today. Words that are confirmed by this heavy and sophisticated album.
If "Bloodsports" from 2013 reconnected the dots with the past and winked at pop sounds similar to those of "Coming Up," "Night Thoughts" can be compared to their masterpiece "Dog Man Star." Suede decides, with a more ambitious and atmospheric work, to move forward, and they do it the old-fashioned way, with a concept tied to a film by NME photographer Richard Sargent (included in the deluxe edition of the album) about a man who loses his son and immediately his entire life falls apart.
These are "night thoughts" full of pathos, suffering, and melancholy that run through and connect the various tracks of the album, recorded between London and Brussels and produced by the trusted Ed Buller, from the orchestral opening of "When You Are Young" to the ghost of "Beautiful Ones" present in "What I'm Trying To Tell You," passing through the hook of singles "Outsiders" and "Like Kids" up to the solemn finale of "The Fur & The Feathers."
The enduring fans of the English band have another handful of songs to sing with their hearts in their hands.
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Suede's seventh album, Night Thoughts, marks a shift towards a heavier, more sophisticated sound reminiscent of their classic Dog Man Star. Frontman Brett Anderson embraces a path against mainstream trends, crafting a concept album filled with melancholy and emotional depth. Produced by Ed Buller, it features orchestral elements and stands as a noteworthy continuation for longtime fans. The album’s thematic cohesion is enhanced by an accompanying film, making it a profound artistic statement.Tracklist Videos
Suede
Suede are an English rock band associated with 1990s britpop, known for glam-leaning alternative rock and Brett Anderson’s theatrical frontman role. After disbanding in 2003, they reunited and released a well-regarded run of albums including Bloodsports, Night Thoughts, The Blue Hour and Autofiction.18 Reviews
