Self-described “Keane purists” have been groaning for a while now about their push towards a new sound. There has been an even louder collective groan over their newest single, which infuses hip hop with their signature Britpop piano rock.
I am here to say that all of these naysayers are wrong. “Stop for a Minute,” which feature Canadian hip hop artist K’naan, is absolutely, positively one of Keane’s best songs in their fifteen year career. I whole-heartedly support the evolution of this band and the new direction that they have been taking. It’s bloody brilliant.
Their latest album is an EP titled Night Train, which was recorded during their tour for their 2008 album Perfect Symmetry. Check it out and keep an open mind, because it’s awesome.
This discussion currently has 3 responses.
June 1, 2010
I’m not sure it’s their best ever but it’s a solid tune. K’Naan has his moments. This and “Waiving Flag” are pretty awesome.
June 3, 2010
Yeah, maybe not their best song ever, but I like it too. The problem with this song is it never really crescendos into anything. It’s relatively flat line for the entire running. That said, I really like Keane and still dig this song and likely the entire album (I haven’t heard it yet).
The visuals in this video give me a headache though. I really don’t like it.
June 3, 2010
I’m not sure it’s their best ever but it’s a solid tune. K’Naan has his moments. This and “Waiving Flag” are pretty awesome.