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Editorial Reviews:

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Hugely popular in their homeland of Ireland, the Frames top the charts and play to 30,000 people in Dublin. The aptly-titled live album is their fifth and the one they're hoping will connect in America. The quintet's sound draws upon such acts as the Clash (with whom they share a love of the anthemic) and the Pixies (with whom they share a quest for more oblique explorations), as well as on native traditions (albeit updated with a big wallop and galloping propulsion). Recorded before an enthusiastic audience, the band is clearly spurred on by the adoration, as well as a sense of community. The songs often feel like they're giving voice to their countrymen, celebrating a shared sense of justice, outrage, home, faith, and hope. One of the secrets to the band's dazzling and incendiary sound is the mix of full throttle guitar and soaring violin. Lead singer Glen Hansard builds heartfelt ruminations into his between song patter, and leads the band down many surprise avenues, with bits of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" appearing out of their own numbers. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

What a pity!!! November 23, 2004
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

It blows my mind everyday that this band hasn't blown up the American charts yet. I blame it on their promoters. I lived in Ireland in 2002, and the best experience I took from that country other than my wife, is THE FRAMES. This band is the most amazing band to have ever set foot on stage. They are even more amazing in concert. Glenn Hansard has the most amazing stage presence ever seen, and can tell a story in which the whole crowd is completely captivated. I try to burn as many cd's for friends that I can so they can get some airplay over here in the states, and everyone that has heard them says the same thing. This is the best undiscovered band in the history of music. I can't wait for them blow up the charts over here. So set your calanders for Feb. 8th for their new release "Burn The Maps". Oh by the way I already had my copy sent over, and this cd will blow your f&^%$#ing minds. No joke.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best bands out there October 23, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful

Having spent almost a year in Ireland, I had heard of the Frames a bit, and a friend of mine made me a copy of Set List. I immediately fell in love with them. I also had the pleasure of seeing them at Oxegen, and in Boston. So I have seen them in their home country, and in mine. They put on a great show no matter where they are, and this album really shows their abilities off. Their sound is very together, and you can feel every word that Glen sings. The violin really makes their sound combined with Glen's voice. They do have a unique sound, but it is one worth listening to. I prefer their live sound to their recorded sound, it's more real and heartfelt. If you ever have the opportunity to see them, I highly reccomend them. And if not, Set List is a decent substitute.

5 out of 5 stars

The Best Band you've Never Heard of: The Frames August 14, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I first heard the Frames earlier this year when they were on tour with Damien Rice. I got to the venue early, and it changed my life. The Frames are terrific live--so good, in fact, that after a few songs, I didn't care if Damien Rice ever came on the stage--I could have liistened to the opening band all night long and left happy. "Set List" is the next best thing to being there, and this comes from a person (me) who doesn't usually like live albums. This one, however, is different; the album really captures the energy of the music in a way that most studio recordings simply can't. But, as it includes songs from all of the band's previous 5 albums, don't be surprised if you end up craving the other albums as well. How The Frames have managed to slip through the cracks of the American music scene is simply one of life's great mysteries.

5 out of 5 stars

Very little risk.... May 7, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is the first review I've ever been compelled to write. An Irish friend suggested The Frames to me based on my taste in music. I bought "Set List" on a whim, having only heard the song Fitzcarraldo. Sometimes live albums are best appreciated with prior knowlege of the music, but this album is so verstitle and impactful that I will waste no time aquiring the rest of their albums. Very charismatic with a huge style range. The lead singer is clearly a wonderful storyteller, both with lyrics and onstage. I haven't taken the CD out of the player since it when in, and have told everyone I know about it. I feel ill-prepared to rate the songs, or even discuss the styles, as I am very new to them. Still, its important for me to share my newfound musical love, in case there is a newbie weighing whether or not they should take a risk. DO IT!

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic-Emotionally Charged-Wholly Sincere April 6, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I heard Pavement Tune on KEXP and was immediatly impressed. "God Bless Mom" is my hands down favorite, but the entire albumn is great. I lucked out and got to see them open up for Damien Rice at the Moore theater. I don't think a great portion of the audience was there to see the Frames, so it was awesome watching them completely win over the crowd. This isn't one of those CD's that takes a few listenings to - You will love it right off. They just started a tour, and I dare say that they put on one of the best live performances I have seen. Please see them if you have the chance. A side note - I find some of their other albumns to be pretty subdued - If you have heard of their devoted following in Ireland it probably has a lot to do with the emotionalism of their shows. It carries over onto this Live CD perfectly.

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