A Hundred Million Suns

The grammy-nominated band's fifth studio album was recorded throughout the summer of 2008 in Hansa studios in Berlin (where Bowie recorded Low, Heroes and Lodger) and at Grouse Lodge deep in the irish countryside and produced by Garret 'Jacknife' Lee (Bloc Party, REM, U2). The album sees them exploring a somewhat rockier, although still decidedly radio-friendly, direction than on the introspective Eyes Open. As evinced by the single Take Back the City, the band's knack for writing catchy pop hooks remains intact.

2LP - Repressed on Deluxe Double Vinyl.