Courteeners new album Pink Cactus Cafe was headed to #1 in the UK last week, but got beat out by the late release entry from Tyler, the Creator. They debuted on the chart at #2, behind by a mere 700 units! The album has still done amazingly well with 24,354 sales over the week. Despite the tight competition, Pink Cactus Café has already proven its place in the hearts of fans and critics alike, with the album having earned Record of the Week at Radio 2 with the title track “Pink Cactus Café” still on the playlist!
“The Beginning of the End,” a collaboration with DMA’s, received a fantastic review from The Indiependent. The track further showcases the band’s ability to create evocative, anthemic songs that continue to resonate deeply with their audience.
“With a song as good as this it really doesn’t seem like the beginning of this new album will be the end for the indie quintet.” — Matt Carter of The Indiependent
Pink Cactus Café is the latest chapter in Courteeners’ evolution as one of the UK’s most beloved alternative rock bands. The LP delivers a mix of emotionally charged lyrics, raucous energy, and infectious hooks, further solidifying the band’s legacy in the British music scene.
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Critical Acclaim for Pink Cactus Café:
“Anthems … they’re bigger and better”
**** MOJO
““Swaggering … mesmerising… irresistible.
Courteeners have already become stadium rockers. Now they’re stadium popstars, too”
**** Classic Pop
“Full heart, fed mind and kaleidoscopic … a colourful sky that stretches way beyond Manchester. There’s confidence, and then there’s this.”
**** NME
“A triumph”
Louder Than War
“One of their most exciting records to date.”
Rolling Stone UK
“Courteeners still deliver anthems … Crisp, succinct, and above all fun”
7/10 CLASH
“Brimming with melodic wild abandon … this a new era with soul and 60s pop”
**** The Mirror
“Mixing soul and old-school pop while keep their edge.”
**** Daily Star
“Refreshingly contemporary while retaining the heartfelt sincerity that has always defined Courteeners … ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’ showcases their growth and maturation as artist”
When The Horn Blows
“A looser pop sound and plenty of collaboration”
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