Cover of The Cooper Temple Clause Kick Up The Fire, And Let The Flames Break Loose
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For fans of alternative and experimental rock, lovers of genre-blending music, listeners seeking dynamic and powerful rock albums
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THE REVIEW

Album of the month!
In fact, it's not too far-fetched to seriously consider it album of the year!
I rushed to the store right after watching the launch video for the single “Blind Pilots” (where a guy gets drunk at his bachelor party with friends, transforms, no less, into Satan, complete with goat legs, and goes around causing chaos in London).

Songs that start slow, with just some hand claps in time, a piano in the background, and then suddenly explode, when you least expect it, transforming into a rock that only a few bands currently know how to do so well (in fact, I can only think of one, but I won't say which).
I don't know what type of rock it is: it's indefinable, a mix between sonic experimentation, sweet atmospheres, echoes, and deep sounds, but also very heavy guitars (sometimes on the verge of nu-metal) and an angry singing that almost always ends up sliding into softer tones.

Guitars of all kinds, and then again synths, keyboards, trumpets, percussion, for a type of rock that draws from all sources, from grunge to electronic... quite a long digestion time, in short!
On the NME review it says “We wouldn't have been surprised if there had also been a chicken solo on the album. Forget about letting the flames in: this is already hell!”.
No need to waste more words, they would just ruin the surprise for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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This review praises The Cooper Temple Clause's album 'Kick Up The Fire, And Let The Flames Break Loose' as an exceptional and possibly the best album of the year. The music combines diverse elements like heavy guitars, synths, and experimental sounds, creating a unique and dynamic rock experience. The reviewer highlights the album's unpredictability and musical depth, recommending it highly to listeners.

Tracklist Lyrics Videos

01   The Same Mistakes (04:52)

02   Promises Promises (03:25)

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03   New Toys (05:26)

04   Talking to a Brick Wall (05:59)

05   Into My Arms (06:13)

06   Blind Pilots (04:01)

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08   Music Box (06:24)

09   In Your Prime (02:17)

10   Written Apology (10:10)

The Cooper Temple Clause

The Cooper Temple Clause are an English alternative rock band from Reading, known for fusing guitars with electronics and dynamic shifts. Active from 1998 to 2007, they released three studio albums, earning particular acclaim for their second, Kick Up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose.
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