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Musically, ''Perfect Symmetry'' is a departure from Keane's established piano-pop sound, with the band employing [[guitars]] for the first time since their early musical beginnings and a larger reliance on [[synthesizers]] than their previous effort ''[[Under the Iron Sea]]'', as well as experimenting with other instruments such as the [[musical saw]], [[saxophone]] and [[string arrangements]]. Also most notable is the emergence of a 1980s' [[synth pop]]-influenced style on most songs such as "Spiralling" and "Again and Again". The album is the result of a more relaxed and creative recording process in comparison to the tense sessions for ''Under the Iron Sea''.
Musically, ''Perfect Symmetry'' is a departure from Keane's established piano-pop sound, with the band employing [[guitars]] for the first time since their early musical beginnings and a larger reliance on [[synthesizers]] than their previous effort ''[[Under the Iron Sea]]'', as well as experimenting with other instruments such as the [[musical saw]], [[saxophone]] and [[string arrangements]]. Also most notable is the emergence of a 1980s' [[synth pop]]-influenced style on most songs such as "Spiralling" and "Again and Again". The album is the result of a more relaxed and creative recording process in comparison to the tense sessions for ''Under the Iron Sea''.


The cover for the album was revealed on 5 September. [[Tim Rice-Oxley]] explained that the imagery of the band are photographs of bigger than life-size sculptures of the band members, made by Korean artist Osang Gwon. It was implied that these sculptures will form the basis of the album's image and promotion up to the date of release.<ref>[http://www.keanemusic.com/archive-comment.php?rnd=SmdLtqHjQIPI16cQHoaTqziphvZKje44TLWR%2Fp19%2Fhw%3D Keanemusic.com] - Album Cover Art Revealed</ref> It was also revealed that the first full single release from the album was "[[The Lovers Are Losing]]", which was released on 20 October 2008. The next single will be "[[Perfect Symmetry]]", which will be released on 29 December 2008.
The cover for the album was revealed on 5 September. [[Tim Rice-Oxley]] explained that the imagery of the band are photographs of bigger than life-size sculptures of the band members, made by Korean artist Osang Gwon. It was implied that these sculptures will form the basis of the album's image and promotion up to the date of release.<ref>[http://www.keanemusic.com/archive-comment.php?rnd=SmdLtqHjQIPI16cQHoaTqziphvZKje44TLWR%2Fp19%2Fhw%3D Keanemusic.com] - Album Cover Art Revealed</ref> It was also revealed that the first full single release from the album was "[[The Lovers Are Losing]]", which was released on 20 October 2008. The next single was "[[Perfect Symmetry]]", released on 29 December 2008.
On 6 October the entire album was made available to stream, along with commentary from the band, on [[Last.fm]].<ref>http://www.last.fm/music/keane/Perfect+Symmetry</ref>
On 6 October the entire album was made available to stream, along with commentary from the band, on [[Last.fm]].<ref>http://www.last.fm/music/keane/Perfect+Symmetry</ref>


Revision as of 03:54, 12 January 2009

For the album by Fates Warning, see Perfect Symmetry (Fates Warning album).
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Perfect Symmetry is the third studio album by English rock band Keane, released on 13 October 2008 in the United Kingdom.[2] The album's title was released on 31 July 2008. The band had completely transformed their look and their new album was said to be also very unexpected. According to international Island Records manager, Jon Turner, the general international feel is of excitement and "Spiralling" is a favourite track of the US company.[3]

Musically, Perfect Symmetry is a departure from Keane's established piano-pop sound, with the band employing guitars for the first time since their early musical beginnings and a larger reliance on synthesizers than their previous effort Under the Iron Sea, as well as experimenting with other instruments such as the musical saw, saxophone and string arrangements. Also most notable is the emergence of a 1980s' synth pop-influenced style on most songs such as "Spiralling" and "Again and Again". The album is the result of a more relaxed and creative recording process in comparison to the tense sessions for Under the Iron Sea.

The cover for the album was revealed on 5 September. Tim Rice-Oxley explained that the imagery of the band are photographs of bigger than life-size sculptures of the band members, made by Korean artist Osang Gwon. It was implied that these sculptures will form the basis of the album's image and promotion up to the date of release.[4] It was also revealed that the first full single release from the album was "The Lovers Are Losing", which was released on 20 October 2008. The next single was "Perfect Symmetry", released on 29 December 2008. On 6 October the entire album was made available to stream, along with commentary from the band, on Last.fm.[5]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Spiralling"4:19
2."The Lovers Are Losing"5:04
3."Better Than This"4:04
4."You Haven't Told Me Anything"3:47
5."Perfect Symmetry"5:12
6."You Don't See Me"4:03
7."Again and Again"3:50
8."Playing Along"5:35
9."Pretend That You're Alone"3:47
10."Black Burning Heart"5:23
11."Love Is the End"5:40
Total length:50:40
Bonus Tracks
iTunes Edition
No.TitleLength
12."My Shadow"4:47
13."Time to Go"3:50

Bonus DVD

  1. Making of Perfect Symmetry documentary
  2. Track by track commentary
  3. "Spiralling" (Live Rehearsal)
  4. "Spiralling" (Demo)
  5. "The Lovers Are Losing" (Demo)
  6. "Better Than This" (Demo)
  7. "You Haven't Told Me Anything" (Demo)
  8. "Perfect Symmetry" (Demo)
  9. "You Don't See Me" (Demo)
  10. "Again and Again" (Demo)
  11. "Playing Along" (Demo)
  12. "Pretend That You're Alone" (Demo)
  13. "Black Burning Heart" (Demo)
  14. "Love Is the End" (Demo)

Themes

Main article: Spiralling
Main article: The Lovers Are Losing

For this third album, the band have explored a new theme relying on human kind. "Spiralling" and "Perfect Symmetry" deal about life's nonsense; while "Better Than This" and "Pretend That You're Alone" regard human evolution.

Perfect Symmetry's Tour Dates

Date City Country Venue Capacity
Europe
October 27, 2008 Antwerpen Belgium Lotto Arena
October 28, 2008 Rotterdam Netherlands Ahoy
October 31, 2008 Copenhagen Denmark Valby Hall
November 1, 2008 Stockholm Sweden Annex
November 3, 2008 Oslo Norway Sentrum
November 5, 2008 Cologne Germany Palladium
November 6, 2008 Berlin Germany Tempodrom
November 7, 2008 Munich Germany Zenith
November 9, 2008 Barcelona Spain Razzmatazz
November 11, 2008 Madrid Spain La Riviera
November 12, 2008 Lisbon Portugal Coliseu dos Recreios
November 20, 2008 Paris France Le Zénith
UK 2009 Tour
January 23, 2009 Belfast Northern Ireland Odyssey Arena 14.000 Tickets/Sold Out
January 25, 2009 Dublin Ireland The O2, Dublin 15.629 Tickets/Sold Out
January 27, 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne England Newcastle Arena 11.068 Tickets/Sold Out
January 29, 2009 Glasgow Scotland SECC 12.000 Tickets/Sold Out
January 31, 2009 Manchester England MEN Arena 19.358 Tickets/Sold Out
February 01, 2009 Nottingham England Nottingham Arena 13.000 Tickets/Sold Out
February 03, 2009 Bournemouth England Bournemouth International Center 7.218 Tickets/Sold Out
February 04, 2009 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Arena
February 06, 2009 Sheffield England Hallam FM Arena
February 07, 2009 Liverpool England Echo Arena
February 09, 2009 Plymouth England Plymouth Pavilions
February 10, 2009 Brighton England Brighton Centre 5.045 Tickets/Sold Out
February 12, 2009 London England O2 arena 20.000 Tickets/Sold Out
February 13, 2009 London England O2 arena 20.000 Tickets/Sold Out
Latin America
February 25, 2009 Guadalajara Mexico Auditorio Telmex 9.400 Tickets Avaible
February 27, 2009 Mexico City Mexico Sports Palace 18.000 Tickets Avaible
February 28, 2009 Monterrey Mexico Arena Monterrey
March 3, 2009 Bogotá Colombia Coliseo Cubierto El Campín
March 5, 2009 Santiago Chile Movistar Arena 12.000 Tickets Avaible
March 7, 2009 Buenos Aires Argentina Club. Ciudad de Buenos Aires 30.000 Tickets Avaible
March 10, 2009 São Paulo Brazil Credicard Hall 7.500 Tickets Avaible
March 12, 2009 Belo Horizonte Brazil Chevrolet Hall 3.700 Tickets Avaible
March 13, 2009 Rio de Janeiro Brazil Citibank Hall 8.500 Tickets Avaible

Release

  • 13 October 2008 worldwide, excluding:
  • 10 October: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland
  • 11 October: Australia
  • 14 October: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, United States
  • 15 October: Finland, Romania, Sweden
  • 16 October: Thailand
  • 17 October: South Africa
  • 20 October: Indonesia
  • 21 October: Korea
  • 23 October: Argentina
  • 28 October: Brazil
  • 31 October: Denmark
  • 17 November: France
  • 2 January 2009: China

Personnel

  • Tim Rice-Oxley – piano, keyboards, guitar, percussion, synthesizers, composition, backing vocals
  • Tom Chaplin – vocals, guitar
  • Richard Hughes – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Jesse Quin - bass, guitar, (on "Black Burning Heart"), percussion, backing vocals
  • Stephen Hussey - violin (on "Love Is the End")
  • Chris Fish - cello (on "Love Is the End")
  • Jo Silverston; Ian Harris - musical saw (on "Love Is the End")
  • Jim Hunt - saxophone (on "Pretend That You're Alone")
  • Anaël Train - french vocal (on "Black Burning Heart")
  • Jake Davies - engineering
  • Mark "Spike" Stent - mixing and additional production
  • Stuart Price - co-production (for "Again and Again" and "Black Burning Heart")
  • Jon Brion - additional production (for "You Haven't Told Me Anything")
  • Scott Johnson - on Studio Tech
  • Stephen Marcussen - mastering
  • Beth Louise Warren - band assistance and recording co-ordinator
  • Osang Gwon - sculptures for booklet
  • Rob Chenery at Tourist - design and art direction
  • Shamil Tanna - photography
  • Adam Tudhope - managing


Worldwide sales: 540.500

! Country !! Peak position !! Sales !! Certification |- | United Kingdom || #1 || N/A || N/A |- | Mexico[6] || #1 || N/A || N/A |- | Australia || #33 || N/A || N/A |- | Argentina || #2 || N/A || N/A |- | Netherlands || #3 || N/A || N/A |- | Ireland || #4 || N/A || N/A |- | Portugal || #5 || N/A || N/A |- | Switzerland || #6 || N/A || N/A |- | Canada || #7 || N/A || N/A |- | Spain || #7 || N/A || N/A |- | United States || #7 || 44,000 || N/A |- | Belgium || #8 || N/A || N/A |- | Germany[7] || #10 || N/A || N/A |- | Sweden || #18 || N/A || N/A

See also

References

  1. ^ Keanemusic - Next single revealed, 6 November 2008
  2. ^ "Archive". keanemusic.com. 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
  3. ^ "Music Week: Keane return in Perfect Symmetry". Retrieved 1 August. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Keanemusic.com - Album Cover Art Revealed
  5. ^ http://www.last.fm/music/keane/Perfect+Symmetry
  6. ^ "Mixup Top Ten (as of October 20)". Retrieved October 23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |acessyear= ignored (help)
  7. ^ http://www.keanemusic.com/archive-comment.php?rnd=lqAXQiu2A2JzhvMjvCmJpfRUPo6ofZVKW4rlCMYcLuw%3D
Preceded by UK number one album
19 October 2008 – 25 October 2008 		Succeeded by
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