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The Zutons

The Big Decider

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THE ZUTONS – THE BIG DECIDER – ALBUM REVIEW

2008 is remembered for a financial crisis, the Beijing Olympics, Barack Obama being elected U.S. President and Iron Man kickstarting the Marvel Cinematic Universe that now features an unfathomable amount of films and shows.

That year also saw The Zutons release their third album, ‘You Can Do Anything’ which, despite fairing well in the charts, failed to achieve the success of their previous two records. By the end of the 2009 festival circuit, the group quietly disbanded and a band once seen as having a big future was done.

With the members moving onto new projects, starting families and living life, it seemed for a long time that a reunion of any sorts was off the table. After a one-off show in 2016, it would then be 2019 when fans would finally get a more solidified tour in celebration of their debut album.

When a handful of shows occurred in the next few years it seemed that a semi-lasting reunion was in effect though any hopes of new music still seemed unrealistic. Fans therefore were delighted when a fourth album was teased with the legendary Nile Rodgers onboard as producer.

In true Zutons fashion it would then take a further two years to confirm the release of ‘The Big Decider’ some 16 years since their last album. That announcement was followed by the release of lead single ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’, which instantly spotlighted the influence of Rodgers on the record. The bands custom indie sound surrounded by disco funk vibes.

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That track also welcomes listeners to the album before leading into recent single ‘Pauline’, which is more of a tone-setter for the nine track collection. Slower and more methodical than their previous work, there isn’t any of their trademark uplifting charm that shines through on classics like ‘Valerie’.

Indeed this is a very different band then the one that crafted their reputation of joyous guitar pop in the noughties. The fact is though that it’s a different world that they find themselves releasing this record (well except the financial predicament), and they are of course different people now. Literally in some cases with only frontman Dave McCabe, sax maestro Abi Harding and drummer Sean Payne still in situ.

Yes, ‘The Big Decider’ isn’t a rehash of their original output and nor should it be. With Rodgers’ and Ian Broudie’s assistance they’ve created something unique and different which is a good way of describing what the band has always been. They didn’t fit the landfill indie scene perfectly and they aren’t aligned with the recent indie resurgence.

That does raise the question of what the audience for this album will be? Whilst the 35 minute duration helps keep things succinct, there isn’t really anything that will grab your attention on here either. The album is worth a listen and is a nice reminder of the group’s talent. It doesn’t tarnish their early work as some returns do, but it doesn’t necessarily add much either.

Still, it’s good to finally have The Zutons back and releasing new music together. Hopefully ‘The Big Decider’ is just a first step into a brand new era from this gem of a band.

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Volume 26 features our cover stars Lake Malice as they prepare for their debut headline tour! We also review new albums from Yard Act, Bruce Dickinson, Kaiser Chiefs, Noah and the Loners and Liam Gallagher & John Squire!

Our News Report has all the latest music news including live announcements from Paul Weller, Electric Six, Blood Red Shoes, Black Water County, SOiL, Journey, Blackout Problems, Gen and the Degenerates, Latitude Festival, British Summer Time, Bearded Theory, Tramlines, Cro Cro Land and Attitude Festival!

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Volume 25 features our cover stars The Mysterines as reveal details of their sophomore album. We also review new albums from The Snuts, Gen and the Degenerates and Blackout Problems, and we review The Zutons live in Norwich!

Our News Report has all the latest music news including live announcements from Liam Gallagher, Kings of Leon, Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, Alice Cooper, The Pearl Harts, Greta Van Fleet, Royal Blood and Radar Festival!

Plus all the best new releases including Kasabian, Kings of Leon, Paul Weller, Frank Turner, Linkin Park, Sum 41, Daytime TV, Crossfaith, The Cruel Knives, TheCityIsOurs, Between You & Me, Susan Santos, Raven Numan and The Struts!

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Volume 21 is a special edition celebrating our ‘Discover’ New Music Week! We also have album reviews for Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Alkaline Trio, an EP review for Dream State and live reviews of The Sleeping Souls & Sean McGowan in Nottingham and the Slam Dunk Winter Jam in Norwich.

Our News Report has all the latest music news including live announcements from Latitude Festival, Y Not Festival, Truck Festival, Kendal Calling, Wychwood Festival, Live At Leeds, Liam Gallagher & John Squire, Billy Talent, Eagles, The Black Crowes, Placebo, October Drift, Pitchshifter, The Wildhearts and Alkaline Trio!

Plus all the best new releases including Frank Turner, Courting, The Zutons, Bad Wolves, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Don’t Panic, Blackout Problems, Shannon & The Clams, Scott Stapp, Bruce Dickinson, The Longest Johns and Amongst Liars!

Finally, we round up the latest additions to our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist with a special bumper update including El Moono, Ashen Reach, SWARM6IX, Shooting Daggers, Feral Family, Attendant, VENUS GRRRLS, Gürl, Neversaid, The Gems, FLOYA and Defects!

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Volume 14 features cover stars Don Broco as they conclude their ‘Amazing Things’ era. We also catch Halestorm play their biggest headline show to date and The Darkness as they celebrate 20 years of ‘Permission to Land’!

We have our News Report rounding up new releases from Green Day, IDLES, Dream State, While She Sleeps, Architects, Marisa and the Moths, TheCityIsOurs, DragonForce, Scott Stapp, South of Salem, Royal Tusk, Casey, Bad Touch and I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME!

Plus new live announcements from Victorious Festival, Steelhouse Festival, Radar Festival, Maid of Stone, All Points East, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Dream State, Rituals, Scorpions, Creeper, The Cadillac Three, Limp Bizkit, Bloc Party, Twin Atlantic, Knocked Loose, The Almighty, Sepultura, Orbit Culture, Deaf Havana, Kasabian, Millie Manders and the Shutup and The Zutons!

Finally, we round up the latest additions to our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist with SAVE USThe Gems and Interlaker!

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Volume 11 features cover stars Massive Wagons as they kicked off their UK Tour this week. We also review live shows from Millie Manders and the Shutup, Bob Vylan and Lonely The Brave.

We have our News Report rounding up new releases from Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Neck Deep, Heriot, The Dollyrots, Guise, Defects, BIG SPECIAL, BLACKGOLD, Gen and the Degenerates and Greywind!

Plus new live announcements from Joanne Shaw Taylor, The Zutons, Tool, Lightning Seeds, The Nightmares, Dirty Honey and Peter Hook & The Light!

Finally, we round up the latest additions to our ‘Discover’ New Music Playlist with Hunter OliveriThe Cain Pit and Creature Cult!

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