Doves: Your views

Doves are doing well in the UK singles chart

Mancunian trio Doves have become better known since their single, There Goes the Fear, went straight into the UK chart at number three recently.

Their biggest previous hit from debut album Lost Souls only reached number 32.

There Goes the Fear is the first single from their second album, The Last Broadcast.

"The trouble is, many of the tunes just do not live up to the grandeur of the ideas - which is very frustrating because we know that when they do, they are great," wrote BBC News Online's Ian Youngs.

But what do you think?

Is this a difficult album? Or will it bring the band greater success?

Doves are great!! It's nice to see an original, independent and talented band getting into the 'pop' dominated charts.
Rick, UK

Actually the tunes do live up to the hype. There Goes The Fear is a great single, but by no means the strongest track on the album. One of the tracks, N.Y. is a haunting tune that hooks back a line to the 70s, very cleverly composed, and totally removed from the days of Sub Sub. Granted, on first listen this may not be as accessible as the grand first album, Lost Souls, but listen to it a couple of times and it is in fact a haunting, cleverly put together piece of work that builds on the strengths of Lost Souls
Adam Goran, UK

In summary: life affirming. That is all.
Ed Reade, UK

I really loved the first one. The new album is much of the same but I think the songs are a bit more accessible than the previous very dark album. Great album in general. Some songs are a bit odd, but I liked it.
Matt, UK

Having heard the album in its entirety last thursday, it is nothing short of a masterpiece. Having used several producers, provided the "wall of sound" lacking in today's songs. From intricate string arrangments, to sonic bleeps, the Doves are looking at a certain Mercury nomination.
Ajay Arora, UK

Saw them in London the other week where I heard a lot of tracks off the new album....they all sounded great, but I don't think it is commercial enough to be a huge success. Great band but I don't believe they are gonna have the massive year the press have been talking about.
Chris, Manchester

BIG fan since their first album, thought they had a lot of potential then and with this one they've hit it - "NICE" - well done lads!
Woody-Andrews, England

Fine album but not the masterpiece that some reviews have stated. Doves certainly know their way around the studio as every trick in the book is used here. Definitely worth a purchase for the fantastic drumming alone.
Ed, UK

Production wise, nothing short of pure genius. The moody atmospherics, uplifting strings make this a surefire Mercury music nomination. Clearly the most well thought out album of the year (so far).
Sachin, UK

Doves have made the best rock album since OK Computer. This is timeless, beautiful music.
Dan, USA

Album fantastic. Band fantastic. Excellent live! Nothing more to say.
Di, UK

Listening to the The Last Broadcast album, you get a since of playfulness that is not so transparent in the first album, Lost Souls. I like this album. The guitars are great, sounds good, I enjoy what Goodwin and the Williams¿ are doing.
Jamie, US

The Last Transmission is one of the most creative albums in recent years. Doves deserve much credit for this piece of artistry with upbeat tunes like Words and Ny. A band's second album is often the most difficult to make. Taking this into account they've come through with flying colours since their debut album Lost Souls.
Adrian Schuck, England

What an album. I thought the first album would take some beating but this is even better. Oasis and Doves are set to dominate British music. Take that London!!!
Bigcul, Manchester, UK

I was a huge Doves fan a couple of years ago when the first album came out, and saw them live eight times around that period. But I think this album is a disappointment. The songwriting, although still good, is not a patch on what it used to be, and every track bar New York sounds pompous and overproduced. I'm absolutely gutted that they blew the chance they had to improve on Lost Souls. I think it's a real shame - the magic that was so apparent in Doves' earlier material is gone.
Sarah, Manchester, UK