Haven - All for a Reason

The follow-up to the phenomenally successful 'Between the Senses' (2002) is another blast of soulful indie from the brilliant Haven. 'All for a Reason' was produced by the legendary Johnny Marr & the Manic Street Preachers' knob-twiddler Dave Eringa & is a tremendous leap forward from their debut. The album kicks off with the brilliant harmonies of 'Change Direction' before delving into Travis territory with 'Have No Fear' - containing a sky-scraping chorus & guitars that positively sparkle. Elsewhere the single 'Wouldn't Change a Thing' is a match for anything on the Snow Patrol album & closer 'Getaway' contains a riff that will have had Marr salivating. 'All for a Reason' is the sound of a band about to hit the big time - miraculous, breathtaking & inspired. Ten tracks. Copy Controlled. Radiate. 2004.