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| Allmusic Biography : Before embracing Brit-pop in the late 90s, Doves three members -- vocalist/bassist Jimi Goodwin, guitarist Jez Williams, and drummer Andy Williams -- figured prominently in the Madchester scene, where they scored a Top Five single as part of the dance combo Sub Sub. "Aint No Love (Aint No Use)" peaked at number three in the U.K., but Sub Sub failed to produce any significant follow-up hits, and a fire destroyed their recording studio in February 1995. After taking several years to restructure their sound, the musicians reappeared in 1998 as Doves, whose sweeping pop/rock material owed more to the Verve and Radiohead than Sub Subs club-oriented peers. Doves debuted in October 1998 with the Cedar EP, which sold out of its limited pressing and paved the way for the musicians association with Badly Drawn Boy (who employed them as his backing band on several singles). Doves released two additional EPs, Sea and Here It Comes, before signing a European contract with Heavenly Records, the venerable London-based label that had recently scored a hit with Beth Orton. Heavenly issued Doves full-length debut, Lost Souls, in April 2000, while an American release followed in October via the Astralwerks label. Marrying traces of Sub Subs danceable past with an emphasis on live pop/rock instrumentation, Lost Souls earned a nomination for the Mercury Prize -- which the band ironically lost to Badly Drawn Boy -- and spawned three Top 40 singles in the U.K. By 2001, the bands American representation had been upgraded to Capitol Records, and Doves returned to the U.K. charts one year later with The Last Broadcast. The sophomore album debuted atop the charts in England and, like its predecessor, climbed to platinum status, propelled in part by the number three single "There Goes the Fear." While assembling their third album, Some Cities, Doves retreated to the English countryside and took up residence in a number of cottages, churches, and intimate recording studios. Although conceived far away from the bands native Manchester, Some Cities still sported an urban tone, and the album climbed to number one during its first week of release. Doves audience was further expanded through a number of touring efforts, some of which saw the band opening for the likes of U2, Oasis, and Coldplay. Several years later, Doves once again decamped to more rural surroundings -- this time to the agricultural community of Cheshire, England, where they set up shop in a converted farmhouse -- to record another album. Kingdom of Rust was ultimately released in April 2009, followed by a greatest hits album one year later. | ||
 | Album: 1 of 10 Title: Sea Released: 1999-05-24 Tracks: 3 Duration: 13:29 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Wikipedia AlbumCover | 1 Sea Song (06:12) 2 Break Me Gently (Incidental) (01:24) 3 Darker (05:51) |
 | Album: 2 of 10 Title: Lost Souls Released: 2000-04-03 Tracks: 12 Duration: 59:15 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify TrackSamples Allmusic AlbumCover | 1 Firesuite (04:36) 2 Here It Comes (04:50) 3 Break Me Gently (04:38) 4 Sea Song (06:12) 5 Rise (05:38) 6 Lost Souls (06:09) 1 Melody Calls (03:27) 2 Catch the Sun (04:48) 3 The Man Who Told Everything (05:47) 4 The Cedar Room (07:38) 5 Reprise (01:45) 6 A House (03:40) |
| Lost Souls : Allmusic album Review : Hailing from the scene that brought the defining sounds of the Smiths, the Stone Roses, Oasis, James, and the Charlatans, Doves is another Brit-pop band playing around with depressing lyrical imagery and embryonic soundscapes that made the Mancunian circuit so popular throughout the 80s and 90s. Gloriously basking in the ethereal ones before them, their debut Lost Souls is a shoegazing twist of emotional bliss. Music hasnt sounded so heavenly since Radiohead and The Verve. The dozen-track look into streaming psychedelia taps into melodic waves of love lorn and sadness, especially on songs like "Rise" and "Lost Souls." The mood rouses and the positive clamor of "The Cedar Room" becomes the albums brassy anthem, very Oasis-like. Frontman/bassist Jimi Goodwin drools like a swooning Damon Albarn during "Here It Comes" and whooshing guitar licks from Jez Williams recall the sounds of Noel Gallagher. NME boldly claims it as the best debut album since Definitely Maybe. Theyre onto something good. If only Liam and Noel could calm down a bit and find that mesmerizing nature once again. [In October 2000, Lost Souls was issued in America on Astralwerks with three added bonus tracks not included on the original version]. | ||
 | Album: 3 of 10 Title: Lost Sides Released: 2000-11-20 Tracks: 19 Duration: 1:25:13 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify Allmusic Wikipedia AlbumCover | 1 Break Me Gently (Incidental) (01:24) 2 Darker (05:51) 3 Your Shadow Lay Across My Life (03:45) 4 Meet Me at the Pier (03:02) 5 Down to Sea (04:22) 6 Crunch (04:00) 7 Zither (02:32) 8 Valley (04:23) 9 Northenden (04:02) 10 Hit the Ground Running (02:54) 11 Willow’s Song (03:58) 12 Far From Grace (04:25) 1 Words (Echoboy remix) (07:25) 2 N.Y. (Chris Coco remix) (04:27) 3 M62 Song (Four Tet remix) (06:26) 4 The Sulphur Man (Rebelski remix) (04:56) 5 The Last Broadcast (Magnet remix) (05:24) 6 Where We’re Calling From (Hebden Bridge remix) (06:43) 7 Satellites (Soulsavers remix) (05:04) |
| Lost Sides : Allmusic album Review : Released as a promotional vehicle for Lost Souls by Heavenly in a run of only 1,250 copies, Lost Sides collects 12 songs that didnt make it onto Doves debut album. All of the songs on the collection would see release across the various singles extracted from Lost Souls. Unlike many a Brit-pop B-side collection, Lost Sides doesnt really work that well as a cohesive whole. Some of the songs are variations on album cuts, others kind of meander in stifled or dated grooves, and two or three tracks are obvious throwaways. But enough charm peaks out of the corners to elevate a number of the songs and make Lost Sides or the singles worthwhile. The bombastic anthemic rock of "Darker" sees Doves at their most aggressive, experimenting with vibes reminiscent of Talk Talk. These vibes continue on "Meet Me at the Pier," as edgy guitar jabs contrast most pleasantly with Jimi Goodwins sweet humming. "Valley" and "Your Shadow Lay Across My Life" both would have been fine fits on Lost Souls, as both songs feature the bands trademark swirling bombast and strong melodies. Perhaps best of all, and not really indicative of the bands usual sonic territory, is "Acoustic No. 1," which features dynamic chugging acoustic guitars that simply and delightfully embed themselves into ones brain for the remainder of the day. Lost Sides certainly isnt essential listening for casual fans, and even hardcore fans wont be that impressed, since nothing to be found here represents the band at the top of its game. But the collection is pleasant enough while it lasts. | ||
 | Album: 4 of 10 Title: The Last Broadcast Released: 2002-04-29 Tracks: 12 Duration: 53:59 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify TrackSamples Allmusic AlbumCover | 1 Intro (01:17) 2 Words (05:42) 3 There Goes the Fear (06:54) 4 M62 Song (03:48) 5 Where We’re Calling From (01:24) 6 N.Y. (05:46) 7 Satellites (06:50) 8 Friday’s Dust (03:35) 9 Pounding (04:45) 10 Last Broadcast (03:22) 11 The Sulphur Man (04:37) 12 Caught by the River (05:55) |
| The Last Broadcast : Allmusic album Review : When Doves issued Lost Souls in fall 2000, Britpop was immersed in its melodic gloom-and-doom era, ushered in by the success of Radiohead. The likes of Coldplay, Travis, Elbow, and Starsailor followed in their wake, as did Doves. What separated Doves from the rest was a glint of passion, evident on their 2000 debut, Lost Souls. Two years later, the atmospheric dreamscapes of Lost Souls were torn asunder for the musical daybreak of The Last Broadcast. As it turns out, the psychedelic vibrancy of "Catch the Sun," the brightest track on the album, pointed toward this brave second record. Gone are the hazy space rock trips and the cheerless attitudes; Doves are on the sunny side of the street for The Last Broadcast. The seven-minute sonic boom of "There Goes the Fear" finds Jimi Goodwin sharing vocals with Jez and Andy Williams for a glorious chorus. Each of them switches up vocal duties throughout, lending a joyous feel to the album itself. From the bold front of "Words" to the fiery momentum of "Pounding," The Last Broadcast shows a refreshing rawness that was absent before. The High Llamas Sean OHagan delivers sweeping orchestral arrangements for the sublime "Fridays Dust," while the electronic dewdrops of "The Sulphur Man" push Doves divine ambience further to the front.Doves were caught up in making grand compositions on Lost Souls, which worked fabulously, but it was too much. Theyve stripped down to the basics, letting the optimism of The Last Broadcast take center stage. Its a brilliant moment. | ||
 | Album: 5 of 10 Title: Some Cities Released: 2005-02-21 Tracks: 13 Duration: 56:04 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify Allmusic Wikipedia AlbumCover | 1 Some Cities (03:22) 2 Black and White Town (04:17) 3 Almost Forgot Myself (04:42) 4 Snowden (04:12) 5 The Storm (04:52) 6 Walk in Fire (05:34) 7 One of These Days (04:50) 8 Someday Soon (04:08) 9 Shadows of Salford (02:44) 10 Sky Starts Falling (04:11) 11 Ambition (04:00) 12 Eleven Miles Out (04:30) 13 At The Tower (04:37) |
| Some Cities : Allmusic album Review : For those who adored the lush textures of Doves second album, The Last Broadcast, the seriousness of Some Cities might be a bit jarring. The ambitious indie rock trio is much more direct and exact this time out, and its a great shift in style. In contrast to this opus, optimism ruled on The Last Broadcast, which soared with a majestic celestial setting of bright choruses, vibrant electronic beats, and gushing guitar riffs. Some Cities percolates with more of a hopeful but grounded spirit, an English spirit. The bands native Manchester comes into view. Shades of ash and cinder surround Doves guitar flow, but without melancholy. The albums title track captures that with vocalist/guitarist Jimi Goodwins earnest plea, "Some cities crush/Some cities heal/Some cities laugh/While other cities steal/Cant I make you see?" Pianos and drums run parallel on "Black and White Town" and match the adrenaline and motion of "There Goes the Fear." Only two songs in, the bands soft dreamy focus turns into complex emotion, and its beautifully done. Both the sweeping acoustic guitars of "Someday Soon" and the symphonic lament "The Storm" continue the cinematic slow burn of Some Cities, reflecting upon a cloudy countryside. Escaping the dreariness of Manchester is what fueled Doves to start a band in the first place. Some Cities isnt a Mancunian downer. Its very real and Doves best yet. | ||
 | Album: 6 of 10 Title: Live at Eden Released: 2005-04-26 Tracks: 6 Duration: 30:59 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Wikipedia AlbumCover | 1 Pounding (03:57) 2 Words (04:46) 3 Catch the Sun (04:57) 4 Caught by the River (05:32) 5 Satellites (06:34) 6 There Goes the Fear (05:11) |
 | Album: 7 of 10 Title: Kingdom of Rust Released: 2009-04-03 Tracks: 11 Duration: 49:54 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify Wikipedia Allmusic AlbumCover | 1 Jetstream (05:30) 2 Kingdom of Rust (05:11) 3 The Outsiders (03:28) 4 Winter Hill (05:18) 5 10:03 (04:04) 6 The Greatest Denier (03:57) 7 Birds Flew Backwards (02:51) 8 Spellbound (05:40) 9 Compulsion (05:14) 10 House of Mirrors (04:17) 11 Lifelines (04:24) |
| Kingdom of Rust : Allmusic album Review : Four years after retreating to the English countryside to record 2005s Some Cities, Doves return to a more urban state of mind with Kingdom of Rust. "My god," Jimi Goodwin sings during the title track, "it takes an ocean of trust in the kingdom of rust." Guitars chime throughout the chorus, where Goodwins baritone searches of a lost love amidst a towns landscape. A string section makes an appearance toward the songs conclusion, bringing with it the same sweeping, Brit-pop uplift that fueled the bands debut album. Doves are still indebted to that scene -- the same one that spawned dozens of guitar-fueled, new-millennial rock bands -- but their songs have become broader in scope, often reaching an elated, emotional peak before spending a good amount of time on that emotions melancholic comedown. As the album title suggests, Kingdom of Rust gives time to both sides of the bands personality, from the sweeping, cathedral-esque anthems ("The Outsiders," "Winter Hill") to dark, tarnished brooders ("Jetstream") that help level the spectrum. Songs like "10:03" and "Birds Flew Backwards" strike a balance between those two camps, with the latter track featuring a stately cello and some dazzling moments of atmospheric, reverb-heavy harmonies. This is still a bright record, though, one that finds catharsis in the gloomier songs and strength in the tracks that resemble Lost Souls anthems. | ||
 | Album: 8 of 10 Title: The Places Between: The Best Of Released: 2010-04-05 Tracks: 34 Duration: 2:35:57 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify Wikipedia AlbumCover | 1 There Goes the Fear (06:54) 2 Black and White Town (04:17) 3 Snowden (04:10) 4 Here It Comes (04:53) 5 Words (05:42) 6 Kingdom of Rust (05:11) 7 Sea Song (05:17) 8 Pounding (04:45) 9 10:03 (04:04) 10 Catch the Sun (04:48) 11 Jetstream (05:30) 12 The Man Who Told Everything (Summer version) (05:40) 13 Andalucia (04:21) 14 Caught by the River (05:55) 15 The Cedar Room (07:38) 1 Blue Water (04:32) 2 Eleven Miles Out (04:27) 3 Rise (05:17) 4 Darker (05:51) 5 Push Me On (03:54) 6 Willows Song (Bury version) (03:53) 7 Valley (04:23) 8 Northenden (03:53) 9 M62 Song (03:40) 10 The Drifter (03:58) 11 Fridays Dust (Capitol Tower session) (03:23) 12 Almost Forgot Myself (demo) (04:41) 13 Your Shadow Lay Across My Life (03:45) 14 The Last Son (04:38) 15 The Sulphur Man (04:37) 16 At the Tower (instrumental edit) (03:50) 17 Reprise (01:52) 18 Ambition (03:43) 19 Firesuite (noise version) (02:23) |
 | Album: 9 of 10 Title: Live at the Eden Sessions 2nd July 2010 Released: 2010-07-14 Tracks: 18 Duration: 1:31:49 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% AlbumCover | 1 Push Me On (04:32) 2 Snowden (04:07) 3 Pounding (04:33) 4 Jetstream (05:41) 5 Winter Hill (05:24) 6 Where Were Calling From (01:50) 7 House of Mirrors (03:59) 8 Words (05:05) 9 10:03 (04:40) 10 Greatest Denier (04:00) 1 Kingdom of Rust (05:20) 2 Black and White Town (04:22) 3 Caught by the River (06:06) 4 Cedar Room (10:23) 5 Firesuite (05:05) 6 Catch the Sun (04:49) 7 There Goes the Fear (06:10) 8 Spaceface (05:38) |
 | Album: 10 of 10 Title: 5 Album Set Released: 2012-10-01 Tracks: 58 Duration: 4:14:51 Scroll: Up Down Top Bottom 25% 50% 75% Spotify Allmusic AlbumCover | 1 Firesuite (04:36) 2 Here It Comes (04:50) 3 Break Me Gently (04:38) 4 Sea Song (06:12) 5 Rise (05:38) 6 Lost Souls (06:09) 7 Melody Calls (03:27) 8 Catch the Sun (04:48) 9 The Man Who Told Everything (05:47) 10 The Cedar Room (07:38) 11 Reprise (01:45) 12 A House (03:40) 1 Intro (01:17) 2 Words (05:42) 3 There Goes the Fear (06:54) 4 M62 Song (03:48) 5 Where We’re Calling From (01:24) 6 N.Y. (05:46) 7 Satellites (06:50) 8 Friday’s Dust (03:35) 9 Pounding (04:45) 10 Last Broadcast (03:22) 11 The Sulphur Man (04:37) 12 Caught by the River (05:55) 1 Break Me Gently (Incidental) (01:24) 2 Darker (05:51) 3 Your Shadow Lay Across My Life (03:45) 4 Meet Me at the Pier (03:02) 5 Down to Sea (04:22) 6 Crunch (04:00) 7 Zither (02:32) 8 Valley (04:23) 9 Northenden (04:02) 10 Hit the Ground Running (02:54) 11 Willow’s Song (03:58) 12 Far From Grace (04:25) 1 Some Cities (03:22) 2 Black and White Town (04:17) 3 Almost Forgot Myself (04:42) 4 Snowden (04:12) 5 The Storm (04:52) 6 Walk in Fire (05:34) 7 One of These Days (04:50) 8 Someday Soon (04:08) 9 Shadows of Salford (02:44) 10 Sky Starts Falling (04:11) 11 Ambition (04:00) 1 Jetstream (05:30) 2 Kingdom of Rust (05:11) 3 The Outsiders (03:28) 4 Winter Hill (05:18) 5 10:03 (04:04) 6 The Greatest Denier (03:57) 7 Birds Flew Backwards (02:51) 8 Spellbound (05:40) 9 Compulsion (05:14) 10 House of Mirrors (04:17) 11 Lifelines (04:24) |