Hopes & Fears by Keane (CD, May-2004, Interscope Records USA)

Heard these guys on a web stream and decided to take a chance on the cd. I was
not dissapointed! They are compared to Coldplay and on a couple of songs they are quite similar but all in all they are different. Without any guitar they can still rock but in a calm kind of way. If you like Coldplay's quieter songs you will love this band. I can't wait to hear what or if they changed anything on their next release. Hope they come out with something new soon!

Keane's Hopes & Fears showcases the talent trio that take on rock pop without a gaggle of guitarists constantly rhythming and solo riffing the songs right to death. As with many modern day popular artists Keane's music has come to many people via use in Movie Soundtracks and TV Commercial music.
Keane's lead singer has a higher register than many are use to hearing in the USA music marketplace but that doesn't mean the boy can't sing. I have to agree with other reviewers that compare his voice with Eric Carmen (of Raspberries and solo work fame); and that is a compliment. The lad in Keane gets across expression and feeling quite well, and Keane's lyrics have a touch of the older-but-wiser been around the block feel to them. These lads know how to write, play, sing, you name it. Hopefully the cash-greedy Music Executives holding The Contract don't muddy Keane into a different direction or a different band member line-up. Keane could niche quite well and their music will express their personal growth as it takes place. If Music Exec Shirt N Ties mess with Keane's magic they may ruin the good thing that is better left alone.

Ive always love great songs~ but always try to find the CD Single first before I decide on a whole CD~sometimes that is it-only that song or two youll love but be disappointed in the rest! But Keane's Hope & Fears is definately in my book one EXCELLENT CD! Every song is great & you can get into the whole CD!

good group,cheap price,free shipping. c.d was in perfect condition.i'll be back.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful easy to listen to songs. Calm with a splash of occasional upbeat rhythms. Theatrical tones with a strong wave of emotion. You'll instantly recognize their style and songs when you hear them on the radio. Some songs takes a few rounds to get in to then suddenly it's addictive, you'll want more.

This is really an interesting and different album. The more I listen to it, the more I like it. It is a gem!

I Love the mood Keanes Music puts me in.
My favorites on this CD are:

Somewhere Only We Know

This is the Last Time

and

BedShaped

CD is a great buy with more than just 1 good song like most.

Plus the story of Keane is a great one.
No Guitars here only Vocals, Piano and Percussion, these guys pull if off.

Tom has a fantastic voice

I have added Keane to my list of favorite bands.

You can listen to two of the songs on this CD on Keane's myspace page here:

This is the Last Time
and
BedShaped

http://www.myspace.com/keane

Just one more great mix of music to make my life a better place

The CD is great but the CD came in a clear CD protector with out the cover booklet. Was not really happy about that!

I bought this album because I wanted more from the band who sings one of my fave songs--"Somewhere Only We Know." The rest of the album isn't as good as that one song, but it is good overall...

The product is great! i really enjoy the music, so does my husband.That's why I get it for him for Christmas. We love it. It was a very convenaint place to but it.

This is a very unique sound. I love the piano and the soothness!!! It's very relaxing. I hear it on my drive home from work!!!

I heard Keane's song "Somewhere only we know" on the radio a few years ago. I loved it he first time I heard it. I bought "Hopes and Fears" for one song and hoping there would be some other good songs on it. I loved every last one so much. From start to finish it is an absolutely wonderful CD. The voice of Tom, the lead singer is so unique, I could listen to him all day. I highly recommend this CD and also "Under the Iron Sea", which is Keane's other album.