Album: Costello Music by The Fratellis (2006)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Cooking Vinyl
Format: Album

Description: Costello Music is the debut album by Scottish rock band The Fratellis. It was released on 30 October 2006 on Fallout Records and was a moderate success, peaking at #2 in the UK Albums Chart and spent 83 weeks in the Top 100. It debuted behind FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake and stayed in the #2 position for two more weeks, this time behind Ta-Dah by Scissor Sisters. The album had five single releases, as well as the download-only EP "Flathead". "Chelsea Dagger" was the most successful single, peaking at #5 in the UK and #4 in the Netherlands, but the other singles failed to chart in most countries.
Its success resulted in the band touring internationally, playing shows in Europe, the United States and Japan. The band's ensuing popularity saw them win the 2007 BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act.

Artist Background: The Fratellis are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2005, known for their infectious blend of indie rock and catchy melodies. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli (real name John Lawler), bassist Barry Fratelli (real name Barry Wallace), and drummer Mince Fratelli (real name Gordon McRory). They are joined for live performances by Will Foster on keyboards. The band gained widespread attention with their debut album Costello Music (2006), which featured hit sin... Part of the Glasgow, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Jon Fratelli, Dirty Pretty Things, Kaiser Chiefs, The Pigeon Detectives

Music Scene: Part of the Glasgow, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2000s, Album, Cooking Vinyl

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Costello Music is the debut album by Scottish rock band The Fratellis. It was released on 30 October 2006 on Fallout Records and was a moderate success, peaking at #2 in the UK Albums Chart and spent 83 weeks in the Top 100. It debuted behind FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake and stayed in the #2 position for two more weeks, this time behind Ta-Dah by Scissor Sisters. The album had five single releases, as well as the download-only EP "Flathead". "Chelsea Dagger" was the most successful single, peaking at #5 in the UK and #4 in the Netherlands, but the other singles failed to chart in most countries.
Its success resulted in the band touring internationally, playing shows in Europe, the United States and Japan. The band's ensuing popularity saw them win the 2007 BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act.

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