The Kooks, 'Inside In/Inside Out' (Astralwerks)

Floppy-haired British newcomers with hooks to spare.

For a young band that the English press has prematurely anointed as the next Arctic Monkeys, the Kooks actually boast an ingenious pop-rock sound: lovably gauche subject matter blended with pure Britpop melodies, a touch of classic-rock swagger, and eager guitar solos with a satirical edge.

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