Constantines - Shine a Light [Japan Bonus Tracks]

Though this is their second album, so few people heard The Constantines' self-titled debut that, in effect, Shine A Light is the introduction to the band's sound for many. Fortunately, it's a good one, delivering on the rough-hewn ambitions of The Constantines with a fiery intensity that few of their contemporaries can match. On harshly brooding songs like the title track and "Nighttime/Anytime (It's Alright)" -- on which singer Bryan Webb sounds like it's anything but -- and on quiet mood pieces like "Goodbye Baby & Amen," The Constantines sound focused, meaningful, and above all, smart. Read More