Embrace (UK) - Out of Nothing

better then coldplay!!!!!!!!!!

Great band and if you can get the dvd of them in concert and you will see why they are better then coldplay..their new record will be in 2009 summer it looks like :-( they decicded to take a long break June 20, 2008

Excellent uplifting music

This album starts with an upbeat uplifting song which grabs your attention very quickly.. and doesnt let go after that. The lyrical style of the lead vocalist creates an album with a very positive feel and is highly recommended. October 9, 2007

Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet

For those new to Embrace, first things first - they do not sound like Coldplay. Personally, I think they are much better, and very underrated in the States. "Out of Nothing" is considered by some to be their best album, and I would agree. Sample these standout tracks:

"Someday"
"Keeping"
"Spell it Out"
"A Glorious Day"

"Gravity" does sound a bit like Coldplay, given that it was written by Chris Martin - but, that's the exception to the rule. Don't be fooled if your local college radio station hasn't been playing this band - they are very good and this is the album to get (even over the newer "This New Day", imo). January 1, 2007

Let me "Spell It Out" for you

There's a natural tendency to take something unfamiliar and compare it to something familiar. That's what's happening here as Amazon reviewers are comparing Embrace to Coldplay. Perhaps it's unfair to Embrace to liken them to Coldplay because as a band, I'd think Embrace wants to stand on their own merits. However, if you're being so closely measured against the hottest rock and roll band in the world today, is that really a bad thing?

The truth is that on Out of Nothing, Embrace does sound like Coldplay. That doesn't change the fact that this album is an outstanding work. Embrace wrote these accessible, infectious songs themselves, and they perform them with first-rate musicianship and compelling vocal performance.

These guys haven't hit the radio in the States, but when payola runs radio, you're better off looking elsewhere on your own for new artists. The truth is that Embrace is better than most anybody who's new on today's radio. I discovered Out of Nothing on the internet several months ago, purchased the album, and it has been a constant spin in my CD player ever since. Every track on this disk is memorable. Songs move gracefully from the contemplative to the soaring to the driving and powerful. At all times the album is captivating. In my opinion, on Out of Nothing, Embrace measures up to Coldplay in every respect. If you're a fan of grandstand arena rock in the vein of Coldplay and U2, then trust me, you will enjoy this album. It's great! April 22, 2006

Great Buy

If you like Coldplay or Keane, you will love this band. I have really enjoyed it and have shared it with many of my friends and family. March 18, 2006

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