IT’S BEEN a two-year wait for a new album from Manchester four-piece The Courteeners – and it’s been worth it. As expected, each song on third album Anna lends itself to rocking live venues, which is good news as they are about to start an 18-date UK tour. Opener Are You In Love With A Notion? gets the party started, while Money and single Lose Control are standouts and showcase frontman Liam Fray’s punchy vocals. However, Van Der Graaff and beautiful Marquee show Fray can also impress on slower, soulful tracks as well as signature indie anthems that pack venues.
Arguably their best album yet.
Caroline Davison
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