There's nothing terribly complicated about the Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, but that's by no means a criticism. Rather than inject their songs with complex chords, or steep their lyrics with their political and social agendas, this Glasgow trio have instead focussed on writing 13 songs that are pure, unabashed entertainment. And it's a pace--and an attitude--that doesn't let up, from the jumpy opening bars of "Henrietta" to the groupie-reminiscing of "Ole Black'n'Blue Eyes". In many ways, Costello Music sounds like a return to the hedonistic rush of early 1990's Britpop, with it's exhilarating guitar riffs and arrogant swagger--"Chelsea Dagger" somehow applies the attitude of early Oasis to the pop catchiness of Great Escape-era Blur. But the Fratellis also know their history: the ska-punk of "Cuntry Boys & City Girls" and "For the Girl" has the Fratellis sounding like the cheeky offspring of the Clash, or a less-irritating Madness. But all this analysis kind of misses the point of Costello Music: this is music for dancing, not for contemplation. It's loud, fast and in-your-face, exactly what you'd expect from three young men with guitars. --Ted Kord

This album is undoubtedly a cut above the unnecessarily huge number of indie pop albums being churned out at the moment. The songs are instant hits with catchy melodies and energetic music to back them up. After a few listens though, and a massive amount of radio airplay, what remains is a collection of tunes you're a little bit sick of.

The standout tune for me is Creepin' Up The Backstairs, the only track inventive enough to keep me wanting to listen weeks after I bought the album.

Don't waste time reading the reviews...just go and buy it...take my word for it whatever you pay is not enough! Absolutely mindblowing!!

This is not so much sing-along as roll your windows down, crank the volume and scream along at the top of your lungs, bouncing in your seat (preferably while someone else is driving)!!

There is not a weak track on the album. Chelsea Dagger is possibly the best, but the whole thing is sheer loud brilliance.

I really wasn't expecting this, and it's awesome to hear something fun and exciting amid all the copycat sounds out there. The Fratellis obviously share some sounds with other styles of music, but they play it well, and put enough of a twist on it that it's a pleasure to listen to. Check them out if you're tired of the same old thing most of the radio stations.

An absolutely brilliant album. I had to listen to it about 3 times to get used to it, and after that I just couldn't help singing along or humming in the street! It's really uplifting and fun music.