The Whole is greater than the sum of its partsý
This really is a very well constructed and evocative album. And if the singles 'Hide You', 'Catch' and 'Hungry' weren't enough to entice you there is certainly a great deal more on offer here to sink your teeth into from this very distinctive and talented group. In particular- 'Slip and Slide (Suicide)' and 'I want it all' are extremely meaningful, powerful examples of what this band can do. The haunting and resonant voice of the lead singer, the poignant lyrics and the bold musical choices could all have easily come across as depressing by themselves, but together they become something greater. This is a deep, thought provoking and particularly brave debut album, but this is music that's also very easy to float away on and the listener is given ample opportunity to gently muse on this record that's charged with inventive and mesmerising sounds throughout. There's also a refreshing amount of difference between the tracks, too often debut albums trade on a single sound or idea and carry it through into every track, but despite the phonetic similarity in the lyrics between 'Hide You' and 'Catch' there is a surprising variation here in feelings, sounds and ideas. Definitely one to add to your collection. Great album artwork too- very unusual!

Slipping and Sliding
This is a classy dance album mixed with Sian's passionate vocals it all adds up to a superb listen. I still crank up the volume and savour the 62 mins 43 secs!It's almost like Portishead on speed with a bit of pop thrown in for good measure. Stand out tracks are '(Slip and Slide) Suicide','I Want it All','Resist' and 'Pride'. If you like Indie AND dance then this is well worth purchasing.

Lyrically breathtaking, sounds amazing
Kosheen unknown still to many by name but play a song and most will go "oh yeah I know that." Their debut, is Kosheen at its finest, the follow up is dissapointing, they have left there roots and not for the better. Resist however, is fabulous. Released tracks Hide U, thumping dance track, but deep haunting lyrics, about embracing minorities, the video is great. Catch about hurting through love is brilliant in the car but listen carefully and it will help you if your feeling damaged by a lover. Harder, more mellow, and very refined about looking back on perhaps what could have been, will get you thinking. Hungry perhaps the best song, is again refined,thoughful and deep, with soft vocals from Sian. About fulfilment, utilising whatever for a greater good, amazing metaphors, and use of rhyme. Other songs on the album, I want it all, is ambiguous perhaps about a 3 way relationship, or something else, still excellent. Face in a crowd, excellent tune, always gets people listening and brilliant lyrics, Gone, Cruelty, are all amazing. The album is a real soundtrack to life, its emotional uplifting encouraging and provoking. It is a blend of genre, I recomend it to anybody, who appreciates music, songwriting, and the refined huskyness of a female voice. Listen to each track carefully, and you will stop and consider its content, and effect on you. ENJOY

Words can't explain...
Resist is incredible. The fabulous 'Hungry' was definitely my favourite until i realised the sheer brilliance of the title track 'Resist,' which has to be one of the most beautiful tracks ever written. Having said that, the album in its entirety is flawless. It's gorgeous.

You will have "Pride" in this Album :P
Well what can i say this Album totally rocks :) Quality dance tracks like "Catch" which im sure most people who have typed in "Kosheen" in to the amazon search engine know of :)

Was one of the main reasons i bought this album (now quite some time ago) But in my opinion tracks like "Empty Skies", "Hide U" and "Pride" are even better. An absoloutely quality Dance album that will have its place in your cd deck for a long while to come. "Face in the crowd" was another track that i took an instant liking to, mainly for the vocals and catch tune.

Please do your dance collection justice and drop a copy of this into your checkout basket, you wont be disapointed.