5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album from the Fratellis

r. · 4 January 2021

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } "Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied," is a brilliant album, up there with "Costello Music". I keep coming back to it; there's always something new to be heard, a new lyric that resonates and makes you go "I know what you mean."This album is in a different vibe to the high-octane energy of their earlier ones; they have turned the page, into confident introspection. Old-school Fratelli fans might be a little surprised by it but honestly, it gets just better and better every time I listen! It has a solid maturity about it, not just in the music but in the lyrics. Try "Desperate Guy" for emotionally moving and "Baby Don't You Lie to Me" for a big in your face reminder that the Fratellis still rock and always will. There is only one song which seems a little out of place on the album, "Moonshine" with its end-of-the-evening-slow-dance vibe. Its a bit different, paving the way for the bitter sweet tones of the album "In Your Own Sweet Time."The Fratellis are one of those bands who are not afraid to change; they flourish on it, something that few bands can do past that first hit album . They do so with punch and grace (two words you wouldn't expect to see together but true)! Happy listening.

5.0 out of 5 stars It works ok

A.C. · 2 September 2023

Right

5.0 out of 5 stars I know some people miss the dirty chaos of Costello Music and whilst it is a ...

M.T.F. · 3 September 2015

I know some people miss the dirty chaos of Costello Music and whilst it is a great album, a band evolves and this album continues with their evolution using more musical styles, a wider variety of tempos but it's still the Fratellis. The lyrics still tell stories from the underside of life, the music varies from gentle to the frenetic pace they're most well known for. I've not heard a bad Fratellis album, this continues that theme.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great album great band

m. · 21 August 2021

Great vocals great chill out album

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album

S.H. · 31 May 2020

Love love love this album! Arrived very fast and in great condition. Since their tour got cancelled it’s great to at least get to hear them on vinyl :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Fratellis rock!

R.E. · 16 February 2021

I loved Costello music and wanted more, I think this is just as good, give it a try!

5.0 out of 5 stars (R)evolution

J. · 24 September 2015

Wow, what a great surprise! This album shows a big step forward from the previous ones, it is clearly more grown up, with great sonority, new instruments, but still very Fratellis. A true evolution!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fratellis album yet

C.T. · 29 September 2015

Best Fratellis album yet! All the songs are excellent and the acoustic versions are really fabulous. Buying the deluxe album is really worth it and if you can, go see a live gig!

Musik, die man liebt. Hammeralbum!

C. · 11 September 2015

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Fantastic album

J.D. · 22 July 2021

Great album, a markedly different sound for the band but a successful one nonetheless

Five Stars

j. · 14 October 2015

Excellent CD. Fratellis always deliver!

GRAN CD

J.M.T. · 6 November 2015

Com sempre... genials!Sense cap mena de dubte un dels millors grups pop rock que hi ha en aquest moment.

Significantly surpasses their previous work

d. · 24 February 2016

In my opinion, the best album they've ever made (and that's saying something). If you are looking for a carbon-copy of Costello Music, then this will not be your favorite album. The album continues the progression that The Fratellis have been steadily making with every new album, and this is by far my favorite of all of them (including Jon Fratelli's solo foray, Psycho Jukebox). This album is so solid that it's hard to decide what to like most about it. It has a variety of different styles it uses, and just feels more mature and finished than their earlier work. If this album is any indication, the Fratellis simply get better with age, and I am quite eagerly anticipating their next release (which cannot come too soon). Also, if you have the option, I highly recommend the version that has acoustic versions of several of the songs. The acoustic versions are just as good as the regular, in their own unique way. Can not recommend enough. 7/5 stars.