Clever Eleven Sep. 2007

At last! The first proper edition of Clever Eleven has hit the shelves! This month provided loads of great indie anthems, with some still-going-strong old-timers inbetween.
Sheffield proves to still be better at music than football, getting three slots in this super squad (3, 6 & 11).

1. The Enemy - You're Not Alone
- With anthemic singles like this (the fourth from the Coventry trio's #1 debut album), you gotta love your enemy.
2. Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere
- The Boss lets loose in style.
3. Milburn - What Will You Do (When The Money Goes)
- If The Coral and Arctic Monkeys were to get it off, this is what their offspring would sound like. And I'd take the kid any day.
4. Rogue Wave - Chicago X 12
- Forget Natalie Portman and the over-hyped Shins; THIS is the band that can change your life.
5. Foo Fighters - Long Road To Ruin
- This powerpop stomper proves that Grohl & co are best when they're not too angry.
6. Little Man Tate - European Lover [New Version]
- Standout track from slightly mundane debut album gets re-recorded for full effect.
7. Hot Hot Heat - Good Day to Die
- The Canadian Strokes add some strings and timpani for their eulogy.
8. Silversun Pickups - Well Thought Out Twinkles
- LA indie brats that have more in common with Smashing Pumpkins than their initials.
9. Hard-Fi - Can't Get Along (Without You)
- Scheduled second single with more than a nod to Motown.
10. The Go! Team - Doing It Right
- Feelgood party cracker from the Brighton six-piece' somewhat messy sophomore effort.
11. Richard Hawley - Tonight The Streets Are Ours
- Sheffield romantic croons about the streets where the great music is created. Or at least 3/11 of it.