Asleep in the Back is very good indeed

I totally don't see any relation to Coldplay. They're much lighter than Elbow. I think the closest relation to Elbow is the Doves. I think Asleep In The Back was a really good album with a good amount of diversity. All Music Guide gave Cast of Thousands an even higher rating than Asleep In The Back so I bought the album without listening to a single track. I've only listened to it one through but nothing caught my ear. I really do think that they were trying to emulate the Doves and maybe a little Badly Drawn Boy on that album. For those that like both albums which tracks would I probably like from Cast of Thousands?

I kinda avoided Elbow for ages. I'm a huge Doves fan and foolishly expected Elbow to be a second -rate Doves wannabe band. I eventualy bought A Cast of THousands and was absolutely blown away by it. Without doubt my favourite album of last year. I've since bought the first album and I have to say, it hasn't had the same immediate impact. Perhaps it just needs more time.

that's true: I tried, tried to like it for a long time.
but cannot keep myself thinking of that Asleep In The Back is a fOcking boring album..

s/o willing to help me loving it ??