Bell X1 CD Blue Lights On The Runway Irish Electronic Indie Rock Synth Art Pop

Description: After critical raves, three national tours and multiple late-night TV bookings surrounding their break out album Flock, Irish band Bell X1 is back with the ambitious and cutting Blue Lights on the Runway. Their second album on Yep Roc records, BLOTR belies a synth-based metamorphosis for the group Paste Magazine called 'one of Ireland's greatest bands.' The central creative trio of Paul Noonan, Dave Geraghty and Dominic Phillips retained the melody-focused approach of their first album but expanded their sound through the addition of glitchy electronic nuances ('The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella') crunching, prominent guitars ('Breastfed') and glittery art pop ('The Great Defector'). Noonan's gorgeous ballad 'The Light Catches Your Face' anchors the work, exemplifying the emotional gamut fans have come to expect from the versatile rockers. Touring, licensing and the excitement of their now legendary rabid fans are sure to combine for an even greater swell of success for Bell X1 in 2009. Quite literally, Blue Lights on the Runway will make the take-off of a long, rich career. Track Listings 1Ribs of a Broken Umbrella 2How Your Heart Is Wired 3Great Defector 4Blow Ins 5Amelia 6Better Band 7Breastfed 8Light Catches Your Face 9One Stringed Harp 10Curtains Are Twitchin' Product information Original Release Date‎2009 Label‎Yep Roc Records Number of discs‎1 ASIN‎B001PPGAS0 Additional Information Customers who viewed this item also viewed Sponsored Customer reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 30 global ratings Top reviews from United Kingdom Ian McKenzie 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Order was n great condition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2021 Great LP packed well and delivered on time. Share Report Ayejoe 4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Talking Heads for the modern era Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2009 Mixing synth pop sounds in with David Byrne type vocals and Talking Heads choppy rhythms, especially on The Great Defector, this is the sound of the lads really enjoying themselves ! Well worth a pop ..... One person found this helpful Share Report soh677 5.0 out of 5 stars great value, will use Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2014 Fast postage, great value, will use again Share Report ChrisD 5.0 out of 5 stars Y'know, these guys really should be big in the UK by now Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 June 2009 Having made it big in their native Ireland - The Great Defector made number 3 there recently (despite having a beginning that sounds like the soundtrack to a ZX Spectrum game) - here's another crack at the UK market from Damien Rice's far more interesting former bandmates... See more One person found this helpful Share Report Steven Roberts 5.0 out of 5 stars another great album Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2009 OK lets start by saying i have a very eclectic taste in music but have little time in general for bands like Snow Patrol, Keane and the like however i absolutely love Bell X1, who you could say exist in the same stratosphere as these bands. I think this is because they make their music in a genuine way and you get the feeling they are trying to make music for themselves rather than for the masses or the top 40. Its also because their songs are always fantastic and as with their last 2 records "Music In Mouth" and "Flock" there isnt a bad song on here. Why they havent been as successful as their contemparies is beyond me and im sure after this record the average Joe still wont have any idea who they are but for the rest of us we have another great album to enjoy. 3 people found this helpful Share Report David Briggs 3.0 out of 5 stars This isn't it, not yet Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2009 I already have 'Flock' and 'Music in Mouth', and I know these guys have got great music in them (if you don't know them, try 'Bad Skin Day' or 'Alphabet Soup'). One day they're going to produce their 'Seldom Seen Kid', but unfortunately this isn't it. There aren't any... See more 3 people found this helpful Share Report Ian 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence in Music Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2009 I love Flock - after being introduced to Bell X1 by my old friend Dr. Chris, I quickly realized what a special band they are and what a special album Flock is. With their new album they continue in a similar vein to Flock, albeit I feel, a little more downbeat... See more 4 people found this helpful Share Report CeeJayEll 5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet album! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2009 I stumbled across their track 'Great Defector' on last FM and loved that, a really happy Talking Heads-sounding track with a catchy hook and African guitar style..... Damn catchy!! This prompted me to get the album and I've got to say, it's pretty good stuff. The rest of... See more One person found this helpful Share Report See more reviews Top reviews from other countries Jas 4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Bon produit Reviewed in France on 30 May 2017 L'album du groupe le plus produit à ce jour je pense. Pas forcément le meilleur à mon oreille mais il est réussi et ils nous enmportent dans leur sillage. Un chouilla plus rock, plus radio aussi. Entre Radiohead, counting crow, fiction plane.... Report Translate review to English max92 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase grand work, boys Reviewed in the United States on 30 July 2009 First off, thanks to Sirius station the Spectrum for having "The Great Defector" in heavy rotation over the last several weeks - would never have heard of these guys but for the Spectrum. This album is good and ...different which is the greater compliment in this age of...See more Report Dean K 4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great Music Reviewed in the United States on 10 February 2010 This band must have listened to a Lot of Talking Heads, you can hear the influence. The music is great and although they have been around for sometime it is not until recent times that I had heard their music. Thanks to WFUV. I would reccomend for anybody who enjoys...See more Report J. T. Johnson 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A very good CD... Reviewed in the United States on 17 September 2013 I have all of Bell X1's CD's and I must say that this is an amazing CD. This CD really has grown on me over time and I have to say that it does not disappoint in the least. The CD opens with "The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella," "How Your Heart is Wired," and...See more 2 people found this helpful Report L. Holewczynski 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase GOOD MUSIC for a bad day! Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2010 I was so looking forward to listening to this CD, but I wanted to save it for a bad day...it did not disappoint. Report See more reviews How customer reviews and ratings work Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings, help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon Sponsored TOP OF PAGE Your Amazon.co.uk Download the Amazon App Registry & Gifting Your Account Your Subscribe & Save Items Sell on Amazon Business Recalls and Product Safety Alerts Recycling Accessibility Amazon.co.uk Your Orders Your Lists Find a Gift Your Recently Viewed Items Sell on Amazon Returns 1-Click Settings Customer Service £GBP - Pounds United Kingdom Already a customer?Sign in Conditions of Use Privacy Notice Cookies Notice Interest-Based Ads Notice © 1996-2024, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates This is an amazing album by Bell X1 titled "Blue Lights on the Runway". The CD comes in a cardboard sleeve and features a studio recording of the album. The album is graded as Mint (M) and has never been opened. It was released in 2009 under the Belly Up record label. The album features the instruments of guitar, voice, and drums and is in the style of indie rock. The album is perfect for those who enjoy pop, alternative, and rock music. The CD comes with a case and inlay, both of which are in mint condition. The album is in black colour and has English language lyrics. This is a great addition to any music collection and is sure to impress any music lover.

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Location: Glasgow

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