The Coral

‘Dreaming Of You’, ‘In The Morning’ and ‘Pass It On’ as well as 2007’s hits ‘Who’s Gonna Find Me’ and ‘Jacqueline’ are just some of the very fine songs that have seen The Coral embraced as one of the vital bands in the British music scene! Playing their Merseybeat inspired cosmic guitar pop with psychedelic folk-rock. their debut album received a Mercury Music Prize nomination and they have built up a vibrant reputation for their engaging live sets.

"When you almost lose everything, you don't take it for granted any more," says The Coral's frontman James Skelly. "That's why this record feels like a new start. And I also think that's why it's so good. We've had to prove ourselves. We've got the hunger back."

Roots & Echoes is the record to remind you what a brilliant and unique band The Coral are. Its songs glow with warmth and heart, musicality and melody. Where previous Coral albums would descend into frantic jams, this one is less Beefheart and more Bacharach. "We've become better songwriters," says Skelly.

"There's nowhere in Liverpool that's got all the vintage gear we wanted," says Skelly. "We went away with Ian Broudie and recorded two tracks, which was great, but it was just costing too much. And then Noel said we could come and use his studio for nothing."