Keane is back with a new mixed sound

Night Train EP

Tom Chaplin:  Vocals/Piano/Organ/ Guitars 

Tim Rice- Oxley: Keyboards/ bass/ synthesizers / backing vocals

Richard Hughes:  Drums/ Percussion/ Backing vocals

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Brit piano pop rockers Keane are back with a new EP! For those who care, and can get off the cold play bandwagon they can hear the smooth tracks these guys lay down.

Night Train was dropped on may 10th, it is eight songs that were written and recorded along the way in the Perfect Symmetry tour of 2007.

I loved this EP, I wish it was a full length album. There are no weak links, each song is different and has it’s own charm. They went away from their signature ” Piano Ballads”  & as frontman Tom Chaplin says it shows them in a different light.

There is a great mix, the first song starts out with an instrumental Muse esque sound. From there its a whirl wind of  synth rock, hip hop, soft rock, pop, alternative and It all comes back full circle with  ”My Shadow”, a signature Keane style sound.

This also marks one of the first times they collaborated with someone outside the band. Two songs feature  Somali/ Canadian rapper K’naan, & one features Japanese emcee Tigrah. The first single “Stop for a minute” with K’naan is nothing short of brilliant, with a powerful beat and piano line and a catchy chorus.

In my opinion Keane has a flawless discography and Night Train is another fantastic addition that keeps me eagerly waiting for another full length album. GO BUY IT!!!