Robbie Daw

English trio Keane's last album, the lush, moody Under The Iron Sea, was woefully overshadowed by frontman Tom Chaplin's drug problem and eventual stint in rehab. Since then, Tom's cut his hair, the band members have apparently mended their relationship with each other and, it would appear, they've listened to a lot of David Bowie to make their latest, Perfect Symmetry. That's hardly a bad thing, though. The early '80s Bowie influence—circa "Ashes To Ashes" and "Let's Dance"—is apparent on singles "Spiralling" and "The Lovers Are Losing," as well as other album tracks. One clear standout to download (if you're not gonna go for the whole album) is energetic bubblegum synth jam "Again And Again." Perfect Symmetry features co-production by frequent Aimee Mann collaborator Jon Brion, as well as Stuart Price.