Editorial Review:

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They call themselves Frightened Rabbit, but there's nothing shy or timid about this Glasgow trio. On The Midnight Organ Fight, singer/guitarist Scott Hutchison says what he thinks--what he feels--and he doesn't hold anything back. That doesn't make the follow-up to 2006's Sings the Greys a difficult or painful listen. It's cathartic. In 'The Modern Leper,' Hutchison laments that 'a cripple walks among all you tired human beings,' while in 'Good Arms vs Bad Arms,' he admits that 'I might not want you back, but I want to kill him.' For all the unvarnished honesty, a cautious optimism shines through, particularly on the ebullient 'Old Old Fashioned,' within which he suggests, 'We can get old, old fashioned just like they did in '43!' Aside from their keen melodic sense, the musicians alternate between acoustic strumming and electric thrumming; fast songs and leisurely ones, like the Simon and Garfunkel-ish 'Poke.” Though the Glaswegians have their own thing going on, they still bring a few other acts to mind, particularly the Shins, Arab Strap, and indie-era Snow Patrol. Followers of those more established entities will find an equally appealing, if pricklier sensibility at play throughout this Fight. --Kathleen C. Fennessy









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Disc 1:

1. The Modern Leper
2. I Feel Better
3. Good Arms vs Bad Arms
4. Fast Blood
5. Old Old Fashioned
6. The Twist
7. Bright Pink Bookmark
8. Head Rolls Off
9. My Backwards Walk
10. Keep Yourself Warm
11. Extrasupervery
12. Poke
13. Floating in the Forth
14. Who'd You Kill Now?

Rating: - * Album of the Year! ... My favorite album of the year. If you don't have it yet, just download. These guys are great! Can't wait for their next one! Rating: - * just keep listening... ... I like to read a lot of reviews about artists and albums that I have never heard or better yet never even heard of. I came across this gem a few weeks ago doing just that. Wow...the first couple of listens to this album I sort of didn't know how to feel about it--I wasn't sure if I enjoyed the lead singer's voice (him being Scottish) or not. So I gave it a few more listens. His voice grew on me. The lyrics grew on me. All the songs would not stop playing in my head. As a side note, if you are one that is easily offended by profanity, then a few of his lyrics will rub you the wrong way because he does use some choice words in a few songs. Even so, I highly recommend this album to anyone and everyone. If at first listen you have doubts, give it some time. Keep Yourself Warm, Poke, Floating in the Forth just to name a few to push you over the hump. Rating: - * acoustic/electric ... There is a mix of both acoustic & electric songs on this mix. This is a great cd to chill to or sing along to. I was most impressed with the lyrics such in Heads Roll Off. There is a quest on this album, not just a moment like the Midnight Organ Fight. The scottish accent is not overdone such as with Idlewild, but these songs have a depth that lasts. Rating: - * Better with each listen ... I had been telling people that this album sounded like "Scottish folk-pop". I have no idea what that means, really, but it sounded good. After a few more listens, it turns out that there is so much more to this album that some dumb made-up music genre. One example: "Fast Blood" seems simple enough: Four chords, Coldplay-like vocals leading into a really catchy chorus. "I get it", you might say at first, but the subtleties are caught in subsequent listens. The intro: the rest of the band is actually brought in on the second chord of the progression, giving an off-centered feel right away, as if they are catching up to the guitar. The second verse changes the feel of the song when the drummer switches to the high hat, a change emphasized by more straight-forward guitar strumming as well. These subtle transpositions turn these his good pop melodies into great songs. These song-shifting elements could have been left out in an attempt to dumb-down the songs for a wider audience. Man, I am glad they did not do that. The most inconsistent part of the album is the lyrics. Although I personally find some moments of lyrical brilliance. "I Feel Better" finds him trying desperately to convince us (and himself) that this the it last song he will write about a past lover. However, the listener gets it and is unconvinced. Overall: Well done. Highly recommended. Rating: - * Great stuff ... I happened across this band after hearing "Old, Old Fashioned" on the radio as I was flipping stations. That song caught my ear and had me tapping away to it. Its one of those tunes that sticks in your head long after hearing it, so I looked it up. I hadn't heard of these guys before, but I took a chance, bought the cd and I'm glad I did. It's great. Real stuff, not studio crap. It's a cd I'll play anytime, hanging with friends, chillin by myself, driving around, whatever. Old fashioned is a good way to describe the style of music - good songwriting, songs us regular joes can relate to, fun to listen to, some curse words, but just honest stuff. Talented rabbits they are.