THE FOALS

they "foal" me...band from 2005 .... nice and interesting  rhythm, the beat makes the difference here.
i can hear a bit of the U2 or even the James inside or even (but more deep) the Smiths. Its a mix that reminds me the punk sounds with a fade voice.

Liked most "Inhaler":  there's something there that triggered me the Foo Fighters.

Surely its not another falsetto voice band (as sometimes there's seem to be a trend)
 as its showed  at the same "Inhaler"

Lyrics fit their purpose they're not subtl, neither obvious, its in the middle;
They're balanced it terms of instrument sounding.

They have a strong signature and aligned within all my heard track,
though it can be a bit repetitive

They're music animals!

Band shows: http://www.foals.co.uk/live.htm

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Portugal The Man

these guys sound great and different; A band from 2004, Alaska US. (keep doing it!)
have deep commitment in stage.

The voices perfectly combine and there's room for more in what comes to creativity,
for what i've heard so far, originality comes from the natural sounds, so prefer the live shows;
The edited  late sound is more commercial, but that will always be the dilemma on a band, stick
to the original sound or step ahead to broader markets.

Instruments are coherent with attitude and bands philosophy...
keyboards not always fit in the live concert

Lyrics are true with band spirit, they are daring light (sometimes obvious)
but not too deep, no need for it, its meant for younger target. "could it be we've got lost in summer",  "we've got the whole world hanging there in our little sea of air"

so: long live Portugal. The Man,

Band shows: http://www.portugalthemantourdates.com/

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