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Song of the Day #5,049: ‘The Starting Line’ – Keane

When today’s random song popped up, I had a hard time remembering that English indie rock band Keane ever released an album called Strangeland.

A quick search of the blog revealed my lone post on the 2012 recording, written the year of its release, in which I trashed it as the band’s first misstep after a string of very good albums.

This is the first time I’ve heard a moment of the album in the decade since.

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Song of the Day #1,474: ‘Disconnected’ – Keane

Over their first four albums (if you count the 2010 EP Night Train), Keane managed to tread new ground with each new release.

Their first record, Hopes and Fears, put them solidly in Coldplay territory, featuring smart piano pop with earnest lyrics and soaring choruses. On Under the Iron Sea, they hardened and deepened that sound and delivered their best album yet.

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