Album Review: Lostprophets – Weapons – Released 2nd April 2012
Lostprophets – Weapons
Lostprophets have announced the release of their brand new album Weapons and their first headline UK tour in two years. It is to be released on April 2nd and is followed by a 14 date tour of the UK and Ireland culminating with a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Fans will no doubt be ecstatic to finally get to hear this album – it’s been a long wait and many were wondering if it would ever be released. They will also be pleased to hear that they can also purchase a Deluxe Edition, which features never-before-heard demos and alternative versions, as well as a remix of Bring ‘em Down by Russell Lissack of Bloc Party.
The album will definitely not disappoint long-term Lostprophet fans. It still maintains their distinct rock sound and has a similar vibe to their last album The Betrayed. While they maintain consistency there will be some however, who criticize them for not breaking out of their comfort zone. That said, bands who continue to produce good, solid, familiar tracks tend to have a much longer shelf life than those who try to branch out too far.
That’s exactly what this album is – good, solid tracks with a long shelf life. While I’m not an avid Lostprophets follower, there is something about this album that has me coming back for more listens.
Best track on the album for me is Somedays. It’s a track that perhaps won’t stand out straight away, and is slightly more relaxed than a lot of the hardcore rock tracks. It begins more acoustic and vulnerable, building up to a big drum entrance that slips easily into a more upbeat, vibrant track.
The band have already released the first single Bring Em Down in February, and their track Better Off Dead can be downloaded for free via their website. They are more representative of the rest of the tracks on the album, so it’s worth checking them out if you want to get a feel of what to expect!
TOUR DATES
April 2012
Sun 15 Dublin Olympia
Mon 16 Belfast Ulster Hall
Thu 19 Liverpool O2 Academy 1 0844 477 2000
Fri 20 Manchester Academy 1 0161 832 1111
Sat 21 Leeds O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Mon 23 Birmingham O2 Academy 1 0844 477 2000
Tue 24 Aberdeen Music Hall 0844 499 9990
Wed 25 Glasgow O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Fri 27 Newcastle O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Sat 28 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 0292 022 4488
Mon 30 Nottingham Rock City 0115 822 1314
May 2012
Tue 01 Cambridge Corn Exchange 0122 335 7851
Wed 02 Southampton Guildhall 0238 063 2601
Fri 04 London O2 Academy Brixton 0844 477 2000