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  • Artist: The Lads
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 2002
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

In 2002, New Zealand band the Lads released their project Marvel. The follow up album to their 2000 release Lost at Sea, stylistically Marvel is a variation of rock, featuring influences of ska, pop and alternative, resembling the sound of groups such as They Might Be Giants, Delirious and Newsboys.

Winner of the "Smelliest Mosh Pit 2000" award, the band is composed of members Bennett Knowles, Chris White, Matt Chapman, Mark Millard and Steve King. On Marvel, The Lads focus on the theme of searching for God. Songs include "Creator," "Call My Name" and "International Mystery Man."

Overall, Marvel is a fun release with its upbeat melodic rock sound. However, amidst the quirky musical arrangements, it does not stray from communicating a passionate message clearly pointing to The Lads relationship with God. ~ Ashleigh Kittle, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Wonderful Day The Lads
Creator (Lyrics) The Lads
Who Is Miky Trousers? The Lads
You're a Star (Lyrics) The Lads
Call My Name (Lyrics) The Lads
Warm (Lyrics) The Lads
Freedom (Lyrics) The Lads
Cannibalism The Lads
International Mystery Man (Lyrics) The Lads
Supersonic (Lyrics) The Lads
Open (Lyrics) The Lads
Island (Lyrics) The Lads
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Marvel
Studio album by The Lads
Released 2001
Recorded 2001
Genre Christian rock
Length 46:75
Label Parachute Records
Producer Malcolm Welsford, Nic Manders
Professional reviews
The Lads chronology
Lost @ Sea
(1998)		 Marvel
(2001)		 Alive in Concert
(2003)

Marvel is the third full length release from the New Zealand Christian rock band The Lads. Following its release in 2001 it won "Gospel Album of the Year" at the 2002 New Zealand Music Awards.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Wonderful Day" - 3:26
  2. "Creator" - 4:05
  3. "Who Is Mikey Trousers?" - 3:08
  4. "You're A Star" - 4:13
  5. "Call My Name" - 3:54
  6. "Warm" - 4:54
  7. "Freedom" - 3:21
  8. "Cannibalism" - 3:36
  9. "International Mystery Man" - 3:29
  10. "Supersonic" - 3:22
  11. "Open" - 4:23
  12. "Island" - 4:42

Singles

Year Single Chart Peak
position
2001 "Creator" New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart 27
2001 "International Mystery Man" New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart 39

Trivia

  • The song "Who Is Mikey Trousers?" was featured on the 'Best Of The Pacific' playlist, an in-flight radio show played on all Canadian Airlines and Air Canada flights. They are the only New Zealand band to achieve this feat.

Personnel

  • Mark Millard – Vocals, Saxophone
  • Matt Chapman – Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Bennett Knowles – Bass, Backing Vocals
  • Chris White – Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano, Trumpet, Accordion, Backing Vocals
  • Steve King - Drums, Backing Vocals

References


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