Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517856455
Label: Universal / Island
Manufacturer: Universal / Island
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal / Island
Release Date: October 13, 2008
Running Time: 51 minutes
Sales Rank: 17
Studio: Universal / Island

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Disc 1:

1. Spiralling
2. The Lovers Are Losing
3. Better Than This
4. You Haven't Told Me Anything
5. Perfect Symmetry
6. You Don't See Me
7. Again & Again
8. Playing Along
9. Pretend That You're Alone
10. Black Burning Heart
11. Love Is The End
12. SPLASH SCREEN

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Would it be outlandish to suggest that wholesome rugby-shouldered ruddy-faced English piano-pop boys Keane have spent the best part of their two-album career fanning the impression that they exist somewhere between an easy Mothers’ Day gift and the album it’s ok to give your girlfriend back when you split up, just in order to blow everyone out of the water like 80s neon-pop commandos with the boldness of their third? You know, utilising the element of surprise? Probably, but even though their debut (Hopes & Fears) and its follow up (Under the Iron Sea) may have been broader creative successes than many care to admit, it is true that Perfect Symmetry is a synth-brandishing Tyrannosaurus Rex next to those trundlingly melodic Trojan horses. From the moment "Spiralling", the single that made a nation choke on its Yakult, erupts like a Top of the Pops volcano with flashes of David Bowie, Talking Heads, Erasure, Prefab Sprout and James, amongst others--with the "WHOOOO!" interjections impacting like lava hitting an LA swimming pool and sending cocktails flying--the album is generally as taut, bulky and bronzed as a teen Arnold Schwarzenegger. Old habits die hard and there is still much in the way mid-paced melancholy, but they are sung with clarity and the songwriting stays tight with some deep lyrics and turns of phrase to balance out the vague and which presumably reflect Tom Chaplin’s documented decent into addiction. "Playing Along", a beautifully arranged set of textures and gathering emotional bursts, is a particular high. --James Berry




Rating: - The Killers copy
Once again Keane has failed to come up with the goods. After a fabulous first album and a disaster with Under the Iron Sea, Perfect Symmetry slips between the two with several tracks sounding like a second rate Killers tribute band. Why didn't they stick to the distinctive sound of Hopes and Fears instead of diluting their appeal by emulating the top Indie band.

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Rating: - The 80s sucked first time around!

Really poor effort from keane (and im a fan of all their previous work). Terrible 80s synth sounds topped off with poor quality lyrics and boring arrangements made this album totally wash over me.

Disappointing.

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Rating: - Most definitely Keane's best
Totally agree with G. Forster, this is Keane's best album by a long way. First two albums had some good stuff but got a bit boring, this is just a refreshing change of sound. Pop music at it's best. Recommended!

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Rating: - Best album so far
Perfect Symmetry is fantastic. It takes the best of Hopes and Fears and Under the Iron Sea, added some analogue synths and written some of their best melodies to date. The track Perfect Symmetry is simply the best song they have ever written. The difficult third album made to look easy. This really is a stunning record.

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Rating: - Out of Sync
Loved the first two albums and looked forward to hearing this. However, it had a horrible eighties sound to it and I was bored to death by the end of the CD. Even a second play didn't help.

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