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Romance at Short Notice |  | Artist: Dirty Pretty Things
Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
Category: Music
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 10011
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 46 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 602517723511
EAN: 0602517723511
ASIN: B0018CWW3M
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Buzzards And Crows - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Hippy's Son - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Plastic Hearts - Dirty Pretty Things, Graeme Stewart, Mike "Spike" Drake, Terry Edwards, MD, John Eacott, Caroline Hall, Ben Wood | | • | Tired Of England - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman Dirty Pretty Things, Mike Drake, Dick Beetham, Ben Wood | | • | Come Closer - Dirty Pretty Things, DPT, Ben Wood, Mike "Spike" Drake | | • | Faultines - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Kicks Or Consumption - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Best Face - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Truth Begins - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Terry Edwards, MD, John Eacott, Caroline Hall, Ben Wood, Graeme Stewart | | • | Chinese Dogs - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman | | • | The North - Dirty Pretty Things, DPT, Audrey Riley, Boguslav Kostecki, Laura Melhuish, Susan Dench, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood | | • | Blood On My Shoes - Dirty Pretty Things, Nik Leman, Mike "Spike" Drake, Ben Wood |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Brilliant second album... June 30, 2008
R. Hulatt
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Whilst taking a turn from waterloo to anywhere, this album doen't lack what made DPT so great in the first place: catchy melodies and briliant lyrics (yes, i do refuse to review this album in reference to either the libs or pete, I think DPT are worthy of being reviewed alone). I actually find it impossible to pick out any standout tracks, as they are all genuinely so very good. Because the songs are all quite different from each other, the album doesn't have the same blurring into one song that Waterloo had on the first listen, which is good.
br /Nice to hear more of the others singing as well, particularly anthony, who has an excellent voice.
Brilliant... July 13, 2008
N. Robinson (Stoke-on-Trent)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I dont normally write reviews, but sometimes a band comes along that remains largely under-rated and dont get the praise they deserve - DPT are one of those bands. I loved Waterloo to Anywhere, and so had high expectations of this album - it didnt disappoint. RASN manages to get the perfect balance between moving on and trying something new, while still maintaining all the things i loved about DPT in the first place. There is passion, energy and emotion in these songs that puts many newer, younger, more commercially successful "indie" bands to shame. Its much more varied, ecletic and melodic than WTA, and the songs are real growers - its one of those albums that gets better with every listen. My favourite would have to be "Truth Begins", its such a beautiful song, though "Come Closer" a gorgeous acoustic number, and "Hippys Son" full of anger and passion with an infectious chorus, arent far behind. Having said that i love every track on the album, theres not a single "filler" on there, and it has the sound of a band who have well and truly found their own voice and moved out of the shadow of previous projects. Lets just hope they now get the recognition they deserve...
Unfairly criticised July 19, 2008
Mrs. C. A. Harrison
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have the two Libertines albums and Waterloo to Anywhere and, having heard DPT two or three times performing tracks (Plastik Hearts, Come Closer and Tired of England) from this album prior to its release, I was looking forward to buying it. However, I almost didn't bother because of the many mediochre reviews I read in the music press. But I did buy it and, having listened several times to it, I really like it and have to disagree with the critics. I think it really depends on whether you like the ballads like 'Truth Begins'and 'The North' which really show which of the Libertines has the best voice. The more punchy tracks are also good although they perhaps do not have the 'edge' of the Libertines tracks.
br /I think that the real problem is that people love to slag off Pete Doherty on account of his drug issues, but somehow, Carl Barat is not really forgiven for NOT being Pete Doherty and too many comparisons are made by many. The fact is, he writes good lyrics, good tunes and has a strong voice and great stage presence and energy. Having had the pleasure of meeting him on a wet evening at a provincial gig recently when he happily chatted to the fans waiting outside in the rain and posed for endless photos ; he has no inflated ego issues either. Instead of grabbing the headlines through his lifestyle like Pete, he is quietly getting on with it and I wish him luck. He is doing his own thing, he is not Pete Doherty or The Libs so please stop comparing him and give him credit for what he does!
Worth waiting for July 2, 2008
Sir Michael Bruce (Cheshire, England)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wow! My hopes were high but this album exceeded them. Romance at Short Notice contains tracks with the same infectious, punchy, punk influenced flavour to be found on DPTs' debut album, but also introduces us to more complex medlodies and harmonies that we have not heard before from the band. There are many highlights but the stand out track for me is Buzzards and Crows, a 3 minute whirling roller coaster of a song reminiscent of Madness at their best. This album should herald the arrival of DPT's into the nation's conciousness, but it won't, because for some mystifying reason they seem to be judged too "indie?" for mainstream radio. That's a shame, but at least you'll never hear them in the fruit and veg aisle in Asda, and that's no bad thing!
Great! The Dirty Pretty Things have grown up. July 21, 2008
Mr. Benjamin M. Farmer
This album is great and definately worth the wait with the most outstanding songs being: Hippy's Son, Plastic Hearts, Tired of England, Faultlines and Best Face.... So half the album really, which proves just how great this album is. Infact the other songs i feel are not very far behind and i am sure they will grow on me.
br /This album shows the Dirty Pretty Things find a slightly calmer sound while still keeping that angry, exciting energy.
br /So all in this is a very successful second album and i think they have not fallen into the trap of producing poor quality second albums. This album shows the Dirty Pretty things find their style.
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