It may seem strange to discuss Christian symbolism in the pages of NME, but a quick rummage through the Bible is crucial to understanding what The Courteeners are getting at with the title of their debut album. Viola Beach, who were killed in a car crash in Sweden together with their manager Craig Tarry, previously supported Courteeners on three of their UK tour 2015 dates. Not only that, but their 2008 debut marks the Manchester-formed rock trio’s first-ever number one album, following the release of their 15th anniversary addition of the record – featuring remastered tracks and previously unreleased material. Tickets went on sale at 9am on Ticketmaster here with over 60,000 tickets expected to sell out for the event. Two versions were released on seven-inch vinyl: the first with "Not One Could I Give", while the other featured a live version of "What Took You So Long?

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On 17 December 2010, the band announced a headline show at Delamere Forest, scheduled for 2 July 2011.Although the album was released to mixed reviews from critics, it has become a somewhat cult success though many fans [ who? The live EP, Live at Manchester Apollo, recorded at their most recent tour, was released on 10 October 2008. Jude won the inaugural Guardian's First British Album Award, beating out albums by Glasvegas, Duffy, Adele, and Noah and the Whale. Their kitchen sink indie is based on some fine templates, notably No You Didn't, No You Don't's Smiths-ian sway. Even more surprising is ‘No You Didn’t, No You Don’t’, a breezily nostalgic Smithsian jangle-pop wonder that truly bridges the gap between thug and hug.

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It became both Radio X and BBC Radio 2's Record of the Week [30] and was included in the Radio X's "The 50 Best Tracks of 2015" list. His full length debut on Daptone Records is equal parts raw feeling and elegance and exudes confidence and charm. The first song released from the album was "Cross My Heart and Hope To Fly", making its radio debut on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show as his Hottest Record in the World. Whichever path they end up choosing, ‘St Jude’ is conclusive proof they have far more interesting things to say when they let the tunes do the talking.The first at Warrington's Parr Hall was followed by a sold-out headline homecoming show at the 10,000-capacity Manchester Central (formerly known as Manchester GMEX). We weren’t going to put this on [the album], but after ‘Please Don’t’, we needed something to get straight back in, really attack the listener. It would also see the band embraced by legions of fans, at their own live shows and on festival bills everywhere. The song was also played at a number of matches, including the game when they won the title and the final home game. We've not been exterminated yet' – Liam Fray tells us about The Courteeners' 'St Jude' 10th anniversary tour and re-release".